This Viral Private Chef Shared 5 Things You Need To Know To Cook For A Billionaire

I am currently obsessed with The Bear just like the rest of the internet, and it has me wondering: what is life really like working as a private chef?

According to Rob, here are five things you should know about working as a private chef in 2023:

1. You DON'T have to go to a culinary school!

2. The private chef salary range can vary based on a bunch of different factors, but normally it falls between $63,000-112,000.

"The number of years one has under their belt plus the luck aspect of having a generous client makes for a really wide salary range. For private chefs in the Hamptons like myself, on the lowest end, I’ve seen a 70K yearly salary with the highest end I’ve seen being 500K." Rob told BuzzFeed. 

3. This job can be fun, but it also comes with added responsibilities aside from just cooking.

4. The number of hours per day can range from anywhere between 3 - 17.

"A full day of breakfast, lunch, and dinner is on average about a 3-4 hour work day, which can vary depending on the number of guests per meal and ultimately, the degree of difficulty of the meals I choose to prepare," Rob said. "My schedule has to accommodate my client’s schedule. They sometimes have their schedule planned out a week in advance or sometimes on a day-by-day basis. It varies, and they just text me whenever they’re going to be at the house and need me." Another viral Hamptons private chef on TikTok, documented her 17 hour work day when cooking for clients and their guests. 

5. Finding work can be difficult, but a strong social media presence can truly help you succeed.

"My advice to people just starting out is to get as much experience as possible. A good way to start is with family and friends, and then you can branch out to a larger network from there," Rob told BuzzFeed.

You can keep up with Rob and his culinary journey on TikTok.