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The Private Chef Podcast - Serving the 1%
Hosted by Chef Hannes, The Private Chef Podcast features stories of people who have succeeded in finding their calling and are now living out their passion. Each episode is an interview with a different chef and private service industry leader, covering everything from getting started to what they wish they had known. You'll get a taste of the exciting life of being an estate manager for private households, founder/director of a reputed staffing firm, and a private chef, from working with celebrities, athletes, and other high-profile clients to cooking for family members and friends. You'll hear about the challenges in their career and how these pros deal with them, and more importantly, you'll get some actionable advice to help you navigate your career path. Whether you're a professional private service provider or someone who wants to join the industry, this podcast will inspire you through their journeys and motivate you to take massive actions in your own life.
Episodes
100 episodes
Episode 100: Nick Huber - Sweaty Start Up - Getting Rich working for Wealthy Clients
SummaryIn this conversation, Nick shares his journey as an entrepreneur, discussing the challenges of writing a book, the importance of confidence and grit, and the role of upbringing in shaping entrepreneurial traits. He emphasiz...
Episode 99: What Drives Success in Private Service?
In this episode, Jennifer Laurence shares her unique journey into the private service industry and her extensive experience in consulting with families. She discusses the keys to success in private service, delves into the psychology behind the...
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Episode 98: Chef Leslie Raney on Health, Dietary Inclusivity and Culinary Healing
In this episode, Chef Leslie Raney Garetto shares her culinary journey centered on health and dietary inclusivity. Learn how her personal struggle with inflammation led her to explore plant-based eating and advocate for improved access to fresh...
Episode 97: Challenges and Sacrifices of Being a Private Chef with Chef Dante Giannini
In this new episode, Chopped champion Chef Dante Giannini shares his culinary journey, from starting as a dishwasher to becoming a private chef. He discusses the challenges and rewards of the profession and explores the unique dynamics of perso...
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Episode 96: The Business Side of Being a Private Chef: Managing Finances and Work-Life Balance
From starting as a server at a country club to achieving financial stability through private chef work, this episode follows a journey driven by a passion for the kitchen and a desire to join the private service sector. Our guest, Chef Michael ...
Episode 95: Recruiter's Tips and Red Flags for Hiring Private Chefs
In this latest episode of The Private Chef Podcast, Scott Munden shares his journey into private service and the founding of Portico Inc., a boutique recruiting company renowned for its discerning placements of private service staff across Nort...
Episode 94: Chef Donna Goldman’s Unique Path into the Private Chef Industry
In this episode, Chef Donna Goldman takes us on her career journey from the music industry to becoming a private chef. Discover how she fell in love with cooking, her stint on public access TV, and her current role cooking for a philanthropic c...
Episode 93: Revolutionizing Household Management and Private Service with Nines
In this episode, Mohamed Elzomor shares his career journey from private fitness trainer to working in private service for billionaires, CEOs, and celebrities. Co-founder of Nines, an award-winning household management software, Mohamed discusse...
Episode 92: Essential Elements of a Winning Resume
This special episode of The Private Chef Podcast highlights the important components of a winning resume. Featuring invaluable tips from top chefs and recruiters from our previous interviews, we share expert guidance on what makes a resume stan...
Episode 91: How Attitude, Lifestyle, And Wellness Drive A Private Chef's Success
In this episode, we are joined by Chef Frédéric Le Moing, a talented French private chef. We’ll delve into his journey from his early days in French kitchens to serving ultra-high-net-worth clients in the UK, exploring his career milestones, ch...
Episode 90: Empowering the Next Generation: Chef Paula on Cooking, Connection, and Community
Paula Gottlieb Herman, Private Chef and producer of Cooking with Stars, shares her personal journey and profound connection to food—a passion kindled by her parents and enriched by her rabbi, which she has transformed into a way of honoring fam...
Episode 89: Essential Standards and Expectations for Hiring Private Chefs
Joining us today is the founder of Hudson Staffing, Carmen Garcia. In this episode, Carmen talks about the standards and expectations in the private service industry, particularly in hiring private chefs. We discuss the importance of reference ...
Episode 88: Career Highs and Lows: The Journey of a Private Wellness Chef
From childhood memories of food as medicine, Chef Annestasia Rivard has journeyed to become a professional chef in both commercial kitchens and private residences. Throughout her career, she shares the experiences and lessons she's gathered alo...
Episode 87: Living the Yacht Life with The Crew Chef Nina Wilson
In this episode, Chef Nina Wilson covers her amazing journey into yachting, the benefits of rotation systems, the importance of creativity and rest for chefs, and the power of social media platforms for networking and building an inspiring comm...
Episode 86: Immigration Pathways for International Chefs and Highly Skilled Workers
In this special episode of The Private Chef Podcast, I interviewed Ava Benach, immigration attorney and co-founder of Benach & Collopy. Ava shares her personal connection to immigration and the diverse communities she grew up with. She delv...
Episode 85: Euphoria: The Ultimate Immersive Dining Experience with Chef Lara Norman
In this episode of the Private Chef Podcast, Chef Lara Norman, a talented private chef and the founder of Euphoria shares her journey and talks about her unique approach to creating immersive dining experiences for her clients. Chef Lara's arti...
Episode 84: FarmShelf: A Groundbreaking Technology for Indoor Farming
In this episode of the Private Chef Podcast, we're joined by Jean-Paul Kyrillos, co-founder and CEO of FarmShelf. JP delves into the story behind FarmShelf, a smart indoor farming system enabling people to grow leafy greens and herbs in their h...
Episode 83: The Empowering Journey of a Seasoned Yacht Chef Turned Entrepreneur
Chef Hannah Staddon, an experienced yacht chef and the creator of the trending FunkyChef jacket brand recounts her story of breaking into the yachting industry and the inspiration that led to her entrepreneurial journey. She talks about the cha...
Episode 82: Obtaining a Green Card for Private Chefs with Atty. Michael Wildes (2/2)
Join me for a special episode where I welcome back immigration attorney Michael Wildes to discuss the green card process in the U.S. Michael explains the various paths to getting a green card, including the EB-5 visa program, which allows inves...
Episode 81: The Dynamics of Private Service and Recruitment with Marc Sorensen Leandro
Marc Sorensen Leandro, formerly a private chef and now the founder of Sorensen Staffing, shares his culinary journey, starting from his early experiences with food and working in different positions in restaurants. He shares his unique ap...
Episode 80: US Immigration Laws and Visa Options for Private Chefs with Atty. Michael Wildes (1/2)
In this special episode of The Private Chef Podcast, immigration attorney Michael Wildes, renowned for representing culinary icon Chef Jean-Georges and former First Lady Melania Trump, talks about the complexities of immigration law for private...
Episode 79: A Yacht Chef's Journey to Mastering Patisseries and Chocolate Creations
Chef Hannah Rose, a young culinary talent with experience in Michelin-starred kitchens, shares her journey into the world of private yachting. Chef Hannah's background includes expertise in patisserie and chocolate making, enhancing her culinar...
Episode 78: The Art of Private Cheffing, Seasonal Cooking and Slavic Cuisine
Join us as we delve into the culinary journey of Chef Filip Turczyn, a skilled private chef and the owner of Flip Flop Foods. He shares insights into his transition from a cook to a private chef, drawing comparisons between restaurant work and ...
Episode 77: Exclusive Insights for Aspiring Chefs in the Hamptons Job Market
Chef Tina Dejesus, a high-end private chef in New York and the Hamptons and the driving force behind VegHead Chef Inc., delves into her culinary journey, offering invaluable insights for success in the industry. She emphasizes honing hospitalit...
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Episode 76: Mastering Private Service: Insider Tips from Industry's Leading Experts
In this special edition of the Private Chef Podcast, industry experts Philippa Smith, founder of Silver Swan Recruitment, Latricia Friend, luxury lifestyle manager, and career coach, and Peter Colt Van Ryder, CEO and recruiter of Estate M...
