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 North America and beyond. Scott shares his invaluable expertise from over 30 years of catering to UHNW families, offering insights on the recruitment and hiring process, along with expert tips for both employers and candidates in the private service industry.

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

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-private-chef-podcast-serving-the-1/id1648363134
Spotify - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-private-chef-podcast-serving-the-1/id1648363134
Youtube - https://youtu.be/HaT9OgGZv14


Connect with Chef Donna on LinkedIn Scott Munden https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-munden/

Visit his website https://www.porticostaff.com/


Seeking a mentor to navigate the private service industry?
Email me at hannes@privatechef.cc

Join our growing community of chefs and get your FREE e-book HERE https://www.privatechef.cc/joinus


Let's stay connected to get the latest updates, tips, learning resources, and job opportunities:

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannes-hennche/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hanneshennche/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/privatechefcc
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshennche


Time Stamps

00:06:04 - Moving into Recruiting
00:08:04 - Founding Portico
00:12:27 - Differences in Private Service Recruiting
00:15:09 - Building Relationships with Recruiters
00:16:03 - Challenges of Mass Resume Submissions
00:19:02 - Advocating for Candidates
00:19:50 - Entering Private Service as a Chef
00:27:34 - Demographics of Employers
00:28:09 - Preferences of Established Families
00:30:08 - Characteristics of Successful Private Chefs
00:31:26 - Client Expectations for Kitchen Cleanliness
00:32:09 - Differences in Household Expectations
00:35:07 - Unrealistic Expectations from Clients
00:37:03 - Understanding Client Needs
00:41:01 - Client Reactions to Realistic Expectations
00:42:07 - Avoiding Unrealistic Clients
00:43:09 - Candidates Recognizing Unrealistic Jobs
00:46:04 - Salary Comparisons Across Markets
00:47:08 - Cultural Differences in Private Service
00:50:09 - Warning Signs from Clients
00:51:02 - Red Flags from Candidates
00:53:02 - Situational Questions in Interviews
00:54:07 - Quirky Interview Techniques


Sound Bites

"Understand the power of no."

"Stick with that recruiter because they'll serve you well."

"Check off the things you need to do and eventually meet the employer who recognizes your efforts."

"Look for the qualities, the character traits that will be successful in a private kitchen."

"Clean as you go. That's a big one."

"You can't generalize. There will always be exceptions."


#theprivatechefpodcast #privateservice #privatechef #yachtchef #personalchef #recruitment