Private Chef

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 (M–F or T–Sat) Occasional weekends and travel To Apply: Please apply at  for consideration. If already on our job board, click Apply Now. Qualified applicants will be contacted. More detail about Mahler Private Staffing, please visit