CK Chefs

Selected, not sourced.

Private chefs and hospitality professionals, evaluated by a working private chef before they ever reach your door.

Working inside someone's home requires more than culinary talent.

It requires discretion, adaptability, professionalism, communication, and the ability to anticipate what a household needs before it's asked for.

That's why CK Chefs doesn't simply collect resumes. Every professional we present goes through a thorough evaluation before being considered for placement.

Founded by a working private chef, CK Chefs brings firsthand industry experience to every placement.

The CK Chef Standard

Six things we will not compromise on.

Skill

Professional culinary ability and real experience behind it.

Character

Integrity, maturity, and professionalism under pressure.

Service

An understanding of what exceptional private hospitality actually requires.

Discretion

Respect for the privacy and trust that come with working in a private home.

Adaptability

The ability to adjust to different households, preferences, and schedules.

Reliability

Consistency that clients and fellow professionals can depend on.

Our Services

Three ways we work.

01 — Placement

Private Talent Placement

Carefully selected chefs and hospitality professionals for long-term and permanent opportunities.

02 — Staffing

Private Culinary Staffing

Vetted professionals for temporary, seasonal, event, vacation, and relief assignments.

03 — Development

Vetting & Development

A selective process that prepares emerging culinary professionals for private service.

How It Works

Five steps, in order.

1

Discover

We learn about you — your needs, your experience, and your expectations.

2

Vet

We evaluate professional history, references, skills, communication, reliability, and private service readiness.

3

Match

We identify opportunities and professionals based on compatibility, not simply availability.

4

Place

We facilitate introductions and help move the right relationship forward.

5

Support

We stay connected as the placement develops.

The CK Chefs Promise

We don't represent everyone. That's intentional.

The CK Chefs network is selective because the environments our professionals enter demand a higher level of trust.

When we present a CK Chef to a client, that professional represents more than themselves. They represent the CK Chef Standard.

Ready to find the right fit?

Exceptional people. Exceptional service.

Whether you're a private client looking for trusted talent or a professional ready for the next step, CK Chefs makes the connection.