About this episode
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 checking and meeting candidates in person, the shift in the job market for chefs, key personality traits needed for success, and the interview process, including the questions that should not be asked during an interview. Carmen also introduces the Agency League, a platform she co-founded to provide education, training, and networking opportunities for candidates in private service positions.Discover how to upskill and put your best foot forward as a skilled chef in private households. Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on:Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/essential-standards-and-expectations-for-hiring/id1648363134?i=1000657791615Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7uAwcJ2JC6qZUcsXXvhMS1Youtube - https://youtu.be/xSFxHXH3MooConnect with Carmen Garcia on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-garcia-a5224b15/Visit the Hudson Staffing website to see their latest job opportunities https://hudsonstaffingservices.com/Seeking a mentor to navigate the private service industry?Email me at hannes@privatechef.ccJoin our growing community of chefs and get your FREE e-book HERE https://www.privatechef.cc/joinusLet'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/privatechefccYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshenncheTime Stamps[00:00:38] Reference checking process in agencies.[00:06:22] Chef job market shift[00:08:49] Longevity with families[00:13:01] Personality differences in job roles[00:18:27] Private chef job market insights[00:21:56] Professional boundaries in private service[00:26:58] Asking about candidates' children[00:29:25] Matching lifestyle expectations with clients
