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[Easemakers Podcast E69] Hiring the right private chef and setting them up for success

How do you find the right private chef for your household staff? Marc Sorensen Leandro shares his tips for hiring managers based on his experience as a private chef turned recruiter in this episode of the Easemakers Podcast.

By Kristin Twiford

When you’re hiring a private chef, is it more important to look for someone with Michelin star experience, a deep knowledge of specific cuisines, or the right personality for your team? And, how can you set a new chef up for success?

In a new episode of the Easemakers Podcast, Marc Sorensen Leandro shares his advice for hiring managers looking for a private chef.

Marc started Sorensen Staffing after years of serving as a private chef. In this conversation, he digs into his experience on both sides of the hiring process, and shares what surprised him when he moved to the other side.

Tune in to hear:

  • Why it’s important to get ahead of principals’ expectations for a new private chef
  • Tips for hiring managers crafting job descriptions and interviewing private chef candidates
  • How to arm a new private chef with the tools they need to be successful

The Easemakers Podcast is available on Apple PodcastsSpotify, and anywhere you listen to your favorite shows.

Catch up on past episodes of the Easemakers Podcast to hear from more experts in the private service industry, and don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts to get notified about future episodes. Follow along with @easemakers on social media, and of course, be sure to join the conversation in the Easemakers community after you listen!

The Easemakers Podcast is presented by Nines, the household management software solution built for high net worth households, family offices and the private service professionals who support them. Questions about household staffing, luxury home management, or how to create a better workflow for everyone on your team? Start a conversation today.

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