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 Management Solutions, dive deep into the journey of transitioning from working in restaurants to embarking on a career as a private chef.

The conversation covers essential topics such as the importance of gaining direct experience, the power of networking, and how to create an impressive portfolio. We also discuss the distinctive challenges that come with working in private service, the importance of choosing the right employer, how economic downturns can impact private chefs, the critical role of budget management, and the unique benefits of the job.

Tune in for an exclusive guide aimed at chefs looking to enter the private service or those seeking to enhance their skills and advance their culinary careers.


Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:

Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mastering-private-service-insider-tips-from-industrys/id1648363134?i=1000649091924
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/episode/655wsgGKekY0xKd9pf9bIV
Youtube   https://youtu.be/4O-kNuZe-tU


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Latricia Friend  https://www.linkedin.com/in/latriciafriend/
and Peter Colt van Ryder https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-colt-van-ryder/


Time Stamps

00:02:38 - Challenges of Being a Private Chef
00:04:15 - Industry Changes and Chef Career Paths
00:06:03 - Transitioning from Restaurant to Private Chef
00:08:43 - Reality of Private Chef Workload
00:12:37 - Exciting Perks of Being a Private Chef
00:15:40 - Understanding the Expectations of Private Chef Roles
00:19:53 - Ups and Downs of Traveling Chef Positions
00:21:43 - Current State of the Private Service Industry
00:23:41 - Benefits of Seasonal Chef Work in Europe
00:25:30 - Different Strata of Wealth and Service Expectations
00:28:04 - The Importance of Clear Job Preferences
00:30:14 - Future Trends in the Private Service Industry
00:33:18 - The Viability of Hybrid Roles in Private Service
00:37:02 - Seasonal Work Opportunities for Aspiring Private Chefs in the US
00:40:31 - Variety of Private Chef Roles Available

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