Executive Chef - Private Household, Global Travel

Mahler Private Staffing; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with 3% company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Mahler Private Staffing seeks an Executive Chef to lead a private Las Vegas household kitchen, overseeing a two-chef team and restaurant-level operations. You will curate menus, source premium ingredients, and manage inventory, parity with family direction and schedules.

The role emphasizes luxury dining with Italian, Mediterranean, and American cuisines, a strong focus on quality, presentation, and discretion.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent high-level culinary training.
• Experience leading a kitchen team as Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Sous Chef.
• Background in Michelin-starred restaurants, celebrity households, luxury hotels or private clubs preferred.
• Private household experience preferred.
• Strong command of Italian, Mediterranean, and classic American cuisine (Mexican a plus).
• Warm, discreet, flexible, and receptive to feedback and changing requests.
• Exceptional organization and cleanliness standards.
• Proven longevity in previous roles and a desire for a long-term placement.
• Baking and dessert skills are a welcome bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and mentor a team of two chefs, setting clear standards for quality, consistency, and kitchen culture.
• Oversee the household culinary operation with restaurant-level systems for prep, ordering, and service.
• Source the finest seasonal ingredients and build relationships with specialty purveyors.
• Prepare varied daily meals: weekday lunch for one, weekend lunch for two, and dinner for two Monday through Saturday.
• Prepare a Sunday family meal for approximately 6 adults and 6 children, plus occasional holiday and special-event menus.
• Create calorie-conscious dishes with little or no added fat when requested, without sacrificing flavor, texture, or presentation.
• Learn and consistently follow the household list of ingredients and foods to avoid.
• Develop original menus, recreate restaurant-inspired dishes, and follow family recipes and direction.
• Own all kitchen operations, including menu planning, inventory, pars, labeling, food rotation, and vendor relationships.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and guest-ready throughout the day.
• Coordinate with household staff and travel with the family.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Mediterranean cuisine

Classic American cuisine

Baking & desserts

Organization & cleanliness

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent high-level training

Job description

Mahler Private Staffing seeks an Executive Chef to lead a private Las Vegas household kitchen, overseeing a two-chef team and restaurant-level operations. You will curate menus, source premium ingredients, and manage inventory, parity with family direction and schedules.

The role emphasizes luxury dining with Italian, Mediterranean, and American cuisines, a strong focus on quality, presentation, and discretion.