Welcome to the world of CHEFIN, where culinary excellence meets recognition and opportunity. Our unique ranking system is designed to celebrate and elevate the talents of our diverse community of chefs. Whether you’re just starting your journey in the culinary arts or you’re a seasoned professional looking to expand your horizons, CHEFIN has a place for you. From Novice to Luminary, each level in the CHEFIN hierarchy is tailored to provide you with the support, visibility, and rewards your culinary expertise deserves. Dive into the details of our Chef Ranks and discover where you fit in our gastronomic galaxy, as we work together to redefine dining experiences.
Level 1: Rising Star
As a Rising Star, you’re new to our community with less than 10 jobs under your belt.
- Our Offerings for You: Enjoy casual bookings, your own CHEFIN listing, and promotion through our various channels like social media, email newsletters, and other online platforms.
- What You Bring to the Table: There are no obligations on your end.
- Requirements to Apply:
a. Minimum a Certificate III in Culinary Arts
b. 8 years of culinary experience, or complete apprenticeship as CHEFIN Novice.
c. Fill up a CHEFIN private chef signup form.
d. Pass CHEFIN Audition.
Once you meet these requirements, we’ll start assigning you jobs.
- Job Assignments:
As a Level 1 Rising Star, you will receive small to medium private cheffing jobs which include 2 – 12 guests for sit-down meals, or less than 50 guests for stand-up meals.
Level 2: CHEFIN Maven
As a CHEFIN Maven, you’ve worked between 10 to 30 jobs with us.
- Our Offerings for You: You will receive a guaranteed minimum of one booking per month and continued promotion.
- What You Bring to the Table: We kindly ask that you recognize our partnership by including @CHEFIN in your social media bio and tagging us in all your private cheffing-related posts. You also need to manage all your own private cheffing bookings through the CHEFIN platform. As CHEFIN Maven, you are requested to refrain from selling any products or services, including your own, to CHEFIN clients.
- Extra Benefit: You are encouraged to refer clients to CHEFIN. Should any bookings arise from your promotion and you are unable to accommodate them, rest assured that you will receive a 10% reward from the total booking value when the client mentions your name.
- Requirements to Apply:
a. Minimum a Certificate III in Culinary Arts
b. 8 years of culinary experience
c. and upgrade from CHEFIN rising star worked between 10 to 30 jobs with us.
- Job Assignments:
As a Level 2 Maven, you will receive small to large private cheffing jobs which include 2 – 50 guests for sit-down meals, or less than 200 guests for stand-up meals (with the help of CHEFIN Novice).
Level 3: CHEFIN Luminary
As a CHEFIN Luminary, you’ve proven your dedication with more than 30 jobs completed.
- Our Offerings for You: We guarantee at least one booking per week, plus promotion, ‘virtual executive chef’ consulting projects, and other exciting opportunities such as product design, TV shows, culinary tutoring, fully-covered trips for overseas projects, and speaking engagements at special events.
- What You Bring to the Table: We ask that you embody our brand by including @CHEFIN in your social media bio, tagging us in all relevant posts, managing all your own private cheffing bookings through the CHEFIN platform, and mentioning CHEFIN in any marketing or PR opportunities possible.
- Extra Benefit: As a distinguished CHEFIN Luminary, we will personalize name cards for your use at CHEFIN events. You are encouraged to elevate your status as a CHEFIN Ambassador and distribute your name cards freely. Should any bookings arise from your promotion and you are unable to accommodate them, rest assured that you will receive a 10% reward from the total booking value.
- Requirements to Apply:
a. Minimum a Certificate III in Culinary Arts
b. 8 years of culinary experience,
c. and upgrade from CHEFIN maven worked more than 30 jobs with us. - Job Assignments:
As a Level 3 Luminary, you will receive small to extra large private cheffing jobs which include 2 – 100 guests for sit-down meals, or less than 500 guests for stand-up meals (with the help of CHEFIN Novice).
Level 0: CHEFIN Novice
As a CHEFIN Novice, you’re not yet qualified as a CHEFIN private chef but have the opportunity to gain experience with casual assistant jobs to help out other chefs at events.
- Our Offerings for You: Paid apprenticeship opportunities to assist qualified private chefs. Learn from the best group of chefs at real private dining events.
- What You Bring to the Table:
a. Fill up the evaluation form – Arrival checklist and leaving checklist.
b. Take event photos and videos, send them to us, and (or) tag us on social media. - Requirements to Apply:
a. Currently studying year 2 at minimum a Certificate III in Culinary Arts.
b. Filled up a signup form.
c. A phone interview. - Requirements to Grow to the Next Level:
a. Minimum 20 CHEFIN Novice jobs done.
b. Study complete.
c. Pass CHEFIN Audition.
Recognizing Excellence in Every Aspect: CHEFIN Badges Celebrate Culinary Mastery
CHEFIN Badges
Menu Creation Expert
Wow Experience Master
Communication Pro
Customer Service Hero
Hospitality Star
Kitchen Design Genius
Team Training Leader
Sustainability Champion
Maintaining Your Status
To maintain your status as a CHEFIN private chef, you need to adhere to our code of conduct. This includes:
- Showing up on time for all assigned jobs.
- Treating all clients with respect and providing top-notch service.
- Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in all cooking areas.
- Complying with all health and safety regulations.
- Refraining from selling any products or services, including your own, to CHEFIN clients.
- Providing honest and constructive feedback after each job.
- Continually improving your culinary skills and knowledge.
Failure to adhere to these standards may result in demotion or removal from the CHEFIN platform.
For more details, please contact chefs@chefin.com