Making Up To $14K Per Month As A Private Chef
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- Опубліковано 22 тра 2024
- Michael Oh is a private chef from Atlanta, Georgia. After being laid off from his corporate job during the pandemic, he decided to pursue his passion of cooking full-time. He now does around 4 parties per week and makes up to $14,000 per month.
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Making Up To $14K Per Month As A Private Chef | On The Side
Got let go from his job and doubled his income while doing something he loves (with no professional experience in the field). Nothing but respect for him and hope he keeps enjoying life.
God i see what you are doing for others
But can he sustain this after the pandemic?
@@organizedchaos4559 why not? People will be able to more freely visit each other's homes.
@@organizedchaos4559 it would sustain even mor
@@organizedchaos4559 People that hire him were doing this before the Pandemic. I have a friend who hires one. Chef like this get booked up from referrals. Many also do meal preps for the week. Also the rich love to entertain in their home with friends and family, whether to show off their house(keeping up with the jones) or real specific about their diet and have no time for restaurants.
I never met this guy, but for some reason I’m so proud of him. This is what it’s all about, doing what you love and getting paid handsomely for it.
You never met him 🤦♀️
I've know Chef Oh for many years. We even worked together in corporate America for a few years. He always brought a high level of energy and genuine enthusiasm to the table. Michael could be successful in anything he chose. Glad to see a homie, a peer, and a friend find true success and happiness. Bravo Michael. Bravo!
I've been working in the food industry for years. Have tried growing an IG following but it's hard. Will try again and emulate the Chef with my own spin.
@@zachm9705 I hope everything works out for you!! don't give up bro you gotta do what makes you happy.
I knew he hung with “us”🤭
This guy is living outside of the box. That’s why he’s succeeding.
That "box" thing...too much 20th century! He is doing what he loves to do...what it seems right for him! He made a decision and stick with it! That is not "outside the box"...it seems that he found his box...his place...his happy place!
@@MarMar-go9iq exactly. Instead of living in someone else's comfort zone, he's living in his own comfort zone.
Can't grow grapes like you would grow an avacado.
@@GameFuMaster On point!
Not really. He's just an opportunist taking advantage of a situation created by Atlanta's prosperity.
@@meloncat3503 yes, that's called seizing the moment. It's how you succeed in anything. Not through complaining.
He's not just cooking, he also shows and teaches them in the process... Money well spent.
If you can provide great customer service, and have the skills to back it up with good quality work, people will throw money at you.
Teaching them to cook but is a amateur cook himself......you wouldnt get a youtube taugh brain surgeon teaching brain surgery to medical students
@@DoughBoy45 Jeff Bezos agrees
@@jamgooandyou Well maybe because your friend doesn't die from a not so good steak
@@jamgooandyou If you can cook, you can cook. I dont need to see a degree to know if I'm eating some amazing food. No need to be a snob
Crazy how the "financially stable" corporate job was gone.......just like that. And now he's making way more doing WHAT HE LOVES. Whoever is reading this comment, YOU CAN REACH YOUR GOALS!!!
It’s was a blessing that Michael got laid off because he was finally able to pursue he’s passion. Awesome story!
Reminds me of that scene from Up in the Air.
I'm waiting to be laid off.
A lot of people found their passion due to this lockdown...
Not every day you can say that!
@@edwinfcapidos don't wait! just start something by the side! you'll be surprised!
At least he gives big portions unlike those expensive restaurants.
This comment is gonna blowup
good point
That's a Korean thing. Nothing insults a Korean more than small portions.
@@hejiranyc umm ban Chan?
@@organizedchaos4559 Um... lots of ban chan?
Being fired/losing his job was literally the best thing that happened to him 😲😲😲💯💯💯
I hope I get laid off 😔
Truth
My friend always said: “ your money is other people’s pockets, you just need to find out a legal way to get it out of their pockets ”
🤣🤣
This is a very pseudo statement. It could apply to everything economic lol
This is gold... :D
I started my career as a private chef 5 years ago, and my income grew 4x. I have no formal training either, and I’m 27 now.
It’s a super cool and exciting field, and it has better pay, benefits and quality of life than any restaurant or catering gig.
Yea restaurants exploit people
How much money did you have to save in order to get started 🤔???
How did you start???
@@DaishaLashaa Yeah I want to know too. I understand Michael got started via Instagram. I'm at a point in my career where I'm stuck.
Can we link up ,may you share your ig
I smiled the whole time. YOU GO MAN! I love these non traditional businesses and jobs. Our generation is unstoppable
I’m sure the fact that he’s ridiculously handsome isn’t hurting the biz either. 🔥
Yesssss I agree
BLM 😁
@@Brucelee89896 You ok bro?
He’s definitely easy on the eyes 😉…lol
Yellow fever
This is so inspirational!!!!
We see you Sisi Yemmie! 🙌🏽🇳🇬
are you a chef?
@@toonnaobi-okoye2949 lol. I'm always running into her on these UA-cam streets!! Lol 😆
Absolutely
No its nooooot
His business is going to explode now
But what about after the pandemic?
@@organizedchaos4559 People will still eat, you know.
@@anoukc6928 yeah but restaurants will be open again
@@organizedchaos4559 he had clients before the pandemic. He was keeping his corporate job because his parents wouldn't approve. But he got laid off - pandemic - so it gave him the possibility to work full time. He offers something different that restaurants don't have.
@@anoukc6928 umm that’s not what the video said.
This truly goes to show that a culinary degree isn't entirely the key to getting to where he is. All it takes is passion and heart to get it right!
🤩🤩🤩
Online marketing as well
That is the truth!
He did a dinner for us. It was awesome. Food was excellent and just a great guy to be around.
Mhhhmm right
14k per month? That's my annual income as a chef! Studied in a prestigious culinary school in our country, worked in a few restaurants. Also worked in a 5 star hotel here. But I'm not jealous. I love my job! Cooking is passion! Kudos to you good sir! You deserve it! Keep it up!
Dayum, that's awesome. Start your own business too, creat an Instagram account and start posting and posting. It might work, no one knows. Good luck
You can do the same. You have the passion. All you need is the balls,and a bit of start up cash, sprinkle in a bit of ambition, and VOILA!
I love this story. And it doesn’t hurt that he’s so easy on the eyes.
Hopefully, he puts it to good use cos cash is ultimately thrash and there's absolutely no need holding it. 3 surprisingly easy but profitable ways to hold this amount of funds in 2021; Crypto, Real Estates, who can guess the 3rd?
@@sonyawashington1022 Has to be FX. Made my first 6 figures through it earlier this year as a newbie after I met a veteran in the field... Retiring by next year with absolutely no fears...
@@brandirichards5519 Wow I know Rebecca. Met her once at a fundraiser here in Dallas. Great speaker and full of humor too... "Ms Buy the dip" Lol.
Is this a real convo under my post? Lol
@@DavidClay seems like a bunch of bots to me...
This is such a cool story to me. Michael was able to turn his side hustle into his main and profit mentally as well as financially. I'm so happy for him!
"you have no idea how happy I am" one day I'm going to say the same thing doing the things that I love
I spent $100 on a dish last night and I was still hungry, at least his portions is big and generous.
When youve paid 100 dollars for a meal you know youve made it….plus you can watch sopranos and feel the trill of being an american, here in romania you get 2 hookers for 100!
If you had invested the $100 with Mr Carson Tyron ... then you must have been a millionaire by now 😎 I’m a witness
You went to the wrong restaurant then wtf
This is the American dream...not focusing on what your parents want but pursing your passions to the fullest. Congrats to this chef!
His story was so inspiring and motivational. Being laid off was a blessing in disguise for him. He focused on his passion and look how it manifested for him. I don’t even know this man and I am very happy & proud of him. Way to go Chef Oh!!!!
To be fair, if Gordon Ramsay was Korean, his parents would still find disappointments lol
He has no Masters degree or 4.0 GPA
@@Mo-zx4ez no he isn’t that rich
@@Mo-zx4ez yeah, no. Lmao
@@organizedchaos4559 he is a billionaire ryt?
@@alienamzal477 umm unfortunately no
I can't cook, but I am motivated to pursue my passion thanks to this video.
Same here. I love cooking.
You do not have to do what he does.
Don’t worry, he doesn’t know how to cook either. He’s just good at bullshitting people.
@@sirfluffycnut Man thx that is the first not brainwashed comment under this video. I mean before I was just thinking am I the only one thinking that this looks like scamming rich idiots?
Seems like a super nice guy, well deserved, I don’t know him but I’m so happy for him
He looks so happy because he is getting paid to do something he loves and good on him for it.
I own a personal and private chef business here in Austin. Just had our first Million dollar year. This career is expanding rapidly and we are just seeing the tip of the scale. We started Make More Money Cooking to help chefs give this a whack. Our podcast has over 25,000 subscribers and our students are building 6 figure businesses. This is the way of the future!
This is absolutely something I'd pay for if I had it. Lol it is absolutely priceless to have a wonderful homecooked meal for me! Especially working 70hrs+a week in the ED😩
Love it! Not blaming others for his bad luck and feeling sorry, going out and making it!
Kudos to him for pursuing something he loves even when the odds are against him! I believe in pursuing what you enjoy and earning at the same time, but oh boy it AINT easy.
nothing but respect for this guy
The guy unlocked his creative energy and utilized it to overcome an tricky situation. Kudos to him!
What a great episode! At the end, it's about being happy on whatever you are doing and making money while being able to do that is just a bonus
Can't express how happy I am for him, we need to hear stories like this to keep up n Goin, more strength n power man keep up di good works.
This is so awesome. He’s lucky his passion lends itself for monetization
if you're passionate enough, it will always lend itself for monetization.
@@relive911 if there are enough paying customers it will likely lend itself to monetization.
Passion is nothing without paying customers
*Before clicking I had to send this to my undercharging BFF, IN ATLANTA because mannnn... He should be* making more. 🥴🥴🥴
Kudos on Chef O for getting his worth. 🥰
Invest with Mr.Carson Tyron and thanks me later 🥰🥰
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He seems like an awesome guy. I'm glad its working out for him. God bless.
He’s living the 2021 dream lol. Good for you man! Be blessed - don’t forget to pay it forward :)
Would actually love to hear his whole story about how he built up his skills and experience as a chef. He didn't walk into up to 14K a month just knowing how to use a can opener and how to select things from the frozen dinner aisle.
Practice?
As a Home Economist in HS & College I study a variety of recipes & cook books. Understand what foods works = experiment ! Success to Chef Oh in sharing - time well spent & everyone needs to re create their passion.
His Instagram account would show the history you seek. I am sure he will do videos or a book some day.
He is not a chef, a chef is the person in command of a professional kitchen, he is a professional cook. Its just like you woudnt call a nurse doctor.
Also as someone with over 12 years of experience working in 2-3 michelin star restaurants this guy looks like he can cook good for a home cook, but his food is far from being restaurant quality and 350 dollars per person for what he is showing in this video is just ridiculously overpriced...
@@nogoodname8133 agreed, graduated CIA in 2011, I dont make anywhere near that and i'm in Napa Valley, and i kinda detest people using the name Chef as if you just can, we worked VERY hard to be called Chefs, you are a cook............I'm not hating just put in the work
What an incredibly inspiring story. You go, Chef Oh!
This is so inspiring during these tough times we're in. Keep doing what you're doing Chef Oh!
Thank you for making and sharing this video. I really enjoyed it! I wish it was longer.
It is so amazing that he had no culinary schooling and experience, self taught himself and is making 14k a month! 😲👏🏼👍🏻
That is fantastic, motivating and inspirational!
Please post more videos like this one.
This guy is making lemonade out of life's lemons
I’m so happy for his success! He is doing something he loves, meeting new people and getting paid well for it too! 😀🙌🙌🙌
Wow, would love to see more awesome stories like this, what a great job!
I am private Chef aswell, its an incredible experience. Shopping, and preparing aswell as the connections and experiences you get/give to the guests/clients is way more fufilling than any line/restaurant work.
I love all these videos that CNBC is making about the new careers people are creating because they lost their job.
I just had to scale back my personal chef business cause I was getting too busy but after seeing this I am turning it up 10x.
Are you in Nigeria?
@@PAYDAYHEDGE no in the bay area
@@chefhak oof you must be making bank as a personal chef in that area lol, good luck!
@@Thrall079 Yes it's very busy especially this time of year but we constantly turn down parties because we have no man power
Michael!!! So glad your making it and doing what you love!!!!
I'm sorry you lost you're job, But im glad you are now able to do what you love & make great $$ doing so. This is the perfect example of finding happiness in what you do everyday. I want to give him a hug & say well done.
I love this one! Buford Farmers market is a favorite place.
This episode shows that it’s good to cultivate interests and hobbies on the side that are not only enjoyable, but have the potential to be lucrative. I’m glad things have turned out so well for him. Goes to show that sometimes we have to be more flexible in our thinking, as opportunities could be within our reach, but we just don’t know it as yet.
This is awesome. Love his passion and the success he is getting
Congrats Michael, I am a self taught private chef also and grew my business to around the same revenue as well. There is a freedom that we have which cannot be valued, and I agree - meeting all of the interesting people we cook for is a fun bonus!
At the end of the day. Just do what you love. Doesn't matter what friends and families think.
all you should care about is it gets you paid. You need to get paid for doing what you love, else its just a hobby. Anyone can have a hobby.
You won't be successful like this without the personality to match. People won't hangout with you if you don't understand social cues, aren't fun to talk to, socially awkward etc. So this guy found his niche and that's awesome. Don't be mistaken that you can replicate this with ease!
He has a natural uplifting spirit about him! #StayBlessed big Mike
I love these making it videos. It really motivating me to do more and that you can start from nothing
Love it!
I would love a private chef too
Good for u Michael!
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are you spending $14k a month for it?
people who went to culinary school are punching the air
Hes never had a chef throw food at him, theres more than air punches being thrown right now
Such an inspiring and motivating story. I'm so happy for him 😌
It’s awesome to see people pivot in a trying time!
I'm super stoked for this guy (he's living the Asian-American dream: no corporate job and still earning a living), but mastery doesn't happen from a single trip to Italy or other food mecca. I personally would never pay for a private chef without proper training and experience, but he's found a way to leverage social media and an awesome extroverted personality to gain clients.
I mean trained chef are like sand on the beach.
I’ve eaten at some bad food from trained chefs. Training alone doesn’t make anyone talented.
Really i would eat his food i have been cooking for years and years but im not a trained chef
Also im a very good cook
im so happy for him!! maybe one day if he starts a restaurant empire ill be able to try his food
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I'm a self taught cook too. I never knew how much delight I get from trying and learning new recipes. It's much cheaper than restaurant and I love grocery shopping for new and unique foods
this is the definition of blessing in disguise... what an inspiration
Michael, way to go! I love to cook and meet new people too! Are you hiring or want to expand? Congrats and very inspiring! P.s. always some amazing stories about immigrants DNA.
I know it's easy to criticize his parents but I totally understand that migrant mentality around wanting stability for your children after you've taken a huge risk to come to a foreign land. For me, I want my kids to have the freedom and safety net to take risks like this guy.
This is success but @ twice the pay it is only equal to the steady paycheck he left. I doubt it takes less time and he won’t get the paid vacation he used to develop his skills and following.
I quit my job to invest but I still have problems getting a mortgage for a small fraction of my NW even though it is less than I made in the past year. He enjoys what he does and has happy customers. That’s the win.
I like how this channel makes one feel like they can do anything they like to do and find great fulfillment in it, as well as a great source of income. Great job, chef Michael! Your food looks delicious and your personality is fantastic 👍🏾
Well done. Thanks for sharing.
There’s nothing like doing what you love
Unfortunately that won't work in europe . because most people know how to cook .
You spelled “Asia” wrong…
@@karinneeskens did I say Asia ? Or did I say Europe ? And just so you are happy... It won't work in Asia. "KAREN" 😂
@@JonathanSamuel1991 😂😂😂hes def. a KAREN!!!! 😂😂😂😂haha
It’s not a matter of knowing how to cook, it’s a matter of wanting to cook. Cooking isn’t some amazing skill. If you can follow instructions you can cook, don’t act like cooking requires some sort of talent.
@@SophisticatedDogCat 😂 some cultures do some don't . Relax you millennial. Geez you guys act like Chihuahuas ... Breathe you are still alive ... And you will still after reading my comment .
It’s one those stories that are truly motivating. The guy was hit and made most of it. Seems like a wonderful guy and honestly I can see why people would book him for private events
Great channel. Love these stories❣️❣️🎉
Turned his passion into a profitable side hustle!
What a lot of people don't realize is that getting laid off or leaving your job can actually be a blessing in disguise. Don't get so attach to a "paycheck".
This is a rarity. Absolutely get attached to a paycheck if that is your lane. Not everyone is meant to be something special. Work on improving yourself along the way.
Paycheck is like heroine. Starting your own business comes with more risks but with more risks comes more rewards.
@@salv02 Yes, providing for yourself or family with consistent pay is like a hardcore drug. Good comparison.
@@Chiraq312boi Loss Aversion is real
@@salv02 I guess if you read enough side hustle cringe Instagram posts anyone can be dumb enough to think they have what it takes to run a business. 80% of the population forgets to drink water during the day, they should all be their own bosses.
Man... good for Michael. This is awesome.
Owning your business is worth the effort. I am currently an account officer and studying Financial Information System at 28 looking forward to starting my own delivery service business. I strongly believe having control of your destiny really matter. Thanks Mr Oh, I'm really inspired.
Private chef... Dope
Is he single? ..Asking for a friend
Much respect. I’m happy for him that he now can do his passion and make more money than his old job
Man I love stories like this, the dude obviously had passion and drive. on top of that he does have a smooth easy going personality so he'll do very well I think.
My korean brother u are rocking it and so handsome! Go boyyyyy
This is so inspiring! Turning those stones into bricks for build.
This guy is so awesome. Love his attitude.
This is so inspirational and so positive!
Adapt to your situation and rise to the occasion, in a nutshell
The food looks so freaking delicious 😋
Congratulations man! You are an inspiration!
🤩 this story is so inspiring. Go Michael !
Seeing him being laid off from his job and now pursuing what he loves is great and I should do that 😂
I like the way he talks just like his cooking…lots of soul.
Congratulations, keep up the great work
Some people are just born innately with talent and combine it with passion, you will get a success story. He is an inspiration for those who did not have any cooking lessons.
His food looks absolutely delicious!!!!
are you also a chef?
Housekeepers are becoming a part of the regular income household and soon personal chefs will be.
Looks good to me--when you get a chance, do a cookbook ! I am happy for -you are a real example of your art is your life. The best for you and your crew.🎉
Thank you for sharing a great guy with a passion for food☺☺.