Full Time Private Household Chef - Scottsdale, AZ - Travel Required

This is a role for a chef who doesn't need to hide behind complexity.

A private family is looking for a chef in the spirit of Yotam Ottolenghi: ingredient-led, intuitive, and deeply respectful of simplicity. The focus here is clean, vibrant, nourishing food - made daily, with consistency and care.

If you are a chef who understands how to build a meal around a perfectly roasted vegetable, a pot of grains, a bright dressing, and a beautifully sourced piece of fish or meat - this will feel like home.

There is no chaos, no showmanship, no ego. Just a well-run household, a calm kitchen, and the expectation that food will be thoughtful, seasonal, and quietly exceptional.

What You'll Do

You'll cook daily meals that are simple but never boring - primarily lunch and dinner, with breakfast as needed. The kitchen should always feel "alive": stocked with prepared components that make eating well feel effortless.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, seasonal meals with a health-forward approach
• Build and maintain a refrigerator of ready-to-eat elements (grains, vegetables, proteins, dressings)
• Source exceptional ingredients from farmers' markets and trusted purveyors
• Occasionally deliver meals to a nearby office
• Cook for small, informal gatherings and dinners
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly at all times
• Assist with occasional errands and support the household as needed
• Work in sync with a small, professional household team

Who You Are

You're confident enough to keep things simple - and skilled enough to make that simplicity feel complete.

Qualifications

• Experienced in private homes or similar environments
• Deeply knowledgeable about sourcing and seasonality
• Focused on clean, balanced cooking without trends or excess
• Organized, self-sufficient, and consistent
• Discreet and comfortable in a private household setting
• Flexible and open to travel between residences
• Easy to work with, communicative, and grounded

Schedule & Compensation

• $150,000$175,000 annually, depending on experience
• 5-day workweek (MF or TSat)
• Occasional weekends and travel

To Apply:

• Please apply at www.mahlermatch.com for consideration. If already on our job board, click Apply Now. Qualified applicants will be contacted.

Our Story:

Mahler Private Staffing works with America’s leading families to find experienced private domestic staffing professionals for their homes and family offices. We take a personalized approach and work to get to know our candidates as well as we know our clients, so we can make lasting, long-term placements.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, we regret that we are unable to provide individual responses. Rest assured that selected candidates will be personally contacted for further consideration. We would like to emphasize that there are no fees associated with the application process for applicants.