About this episode
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/episode-95-recruiters-tips-and-red-flags-for-hiring/id1648363134?i=1000662398845Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3shj5qFylLpLAY4STf7aWfYoutube - https://youtu.be/HaT9OgGZv14Connect with Scott Munden on LinkedInhttps://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.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 Stamps00:06:04 - Moving into Recruiting00:08:04 - Founding Portico00:12:27 - Differences in Private Service Recruiting00:15:09 - Building Relationships with Recruiters00:16:03 - Challenges of Mass Resume Submissions00:19:02 - Advocating for Candidates00:19:50 - Entering Private Service as a Chef00:27:34 - Demographics of Employers00:28:09 - Preferences of Established Families00:30:08 - Characteristics of Successful Private Chefs00:31:26 - Client Expectations for Kitchen Cleanliness00:32:09 - Differences in Household Expectations00:35:07 - Unrealistic Expectations from Clients00:37:03 - Understanding Client Needs00:41:01 - Client Reactions to Realistic Expectations