Independent Chef

Introducing Geshmak – Your Restaurant, One Night a Week

Geshmak is the “Airbnb for Restaurants,” helping restaurants turn downtime into revenue by pairing them with independent chefs, pop-up chefs, private chefs, caterers, and culinary entrepreneurs who want their own space—without the huge cost or long-term commitment of restaurant ownership.

How it works: Restaurants open their kitchens and dining rooms on nights they’re normally closed, and chefs step in to run their own concept. Whether you’re a personal chef, wedding chef, event caterer, food truck owner, supper club host, or culinary creative, Geshmak gives you access to a fully equipped commercial kitchen and dining space one night a week to run your menu, your prices, your team, your brand—with no rent, no overhead, and no hidden fees.

Think of it like a timeshare—you don’t technically own the restaurant, but for that night, it’s all yours: your menu, your prices, your staff, your show.

Why Join Geshmak?

• No cost, no commitment, no overhead
• Test new restaurant concepts, seasonal menus, or fusion ideas
• Expand your food brand into new neighborhoods and markets
• Build a loyal following through weekly pop-up restaurants or chef residencies
• Access turnkey restaurant spaces in prime locations without a lease
• Focus on your craft—we handle the space, you bring the flavor

Not a Ghost Kitchen. Not a Sublease.

This is Restaurant Space Sharing — a shared revenue model so no one is out of pocket. It’s a win-win-win:

• Restaurants earn revenue on closed nights
• Chefs get to operate in prime spaces without the costs of ownership
• Communities enjoy unique dining experiences they can’t find anywhere else

Where We’re Cooking

After two years of planning, we’ve launched in over two dozen restaurants across six states—from Tampa to Seattle.

Our fastest growth is in Montgomery County and DC Metro areas, with multiple weekly opportunities available:

• Nights: Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays
• Weekend brunch opportunities in select venues
• Capacity: From intimate 25-seat spaces to 100-seat restaurants

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking independent chefs, catering chefs, restaurant consultants, culinary startups, and food entrepreneurs who want to:

• Reconnect with culinary creativity
• Test new menus or dining concepts
• Scale their brand into new markets
• Build a reputation and loyal following
• Launch pop-up dinners, tasting menus, farm-to-table events, brunch services, or themed culinary nights

Your Chance to Shine

If you’ve always dreamed of running your own restaurant—without the crushing financial or time commitment—this is your shot. We provide the space and infrastructure. You create the experience.

Contact us today to claim your night and start cooking in your own space as soon as next week.