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.