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Cintia Diaz, 33, took on various restaurant roles over the years, from server and bartender to maître d’ and host. Today, she is a private chef and culinary educator in New York City. Cintia offers meal prep services and private dinners for her clients. In 2025, she brought in around $66,000 in gross income.

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I Bring In $66K/Year As A Private Chef In NYC