Episode 81: The Dynamics of Private Service and Recruitment with Marc Sorensen Leandro

The Private Chef Podcast - Serving the 1%

Marc Sorensen Leandro, formerly a private chef and now the founder of Sorensen Staffing, shares his culinary journey, starting from his early experiences with food and working in different positions in restaurants. He shares his unique approach to the hiring process, explores the nuances of private service, emphasizes the significance of timing and matching jobs with talent, identifies red flags in private chef job listings, and delves into the dynamics of hiring private chefs.
Listen to the latest episode and discover how his 15-year career as a private chef influences his distinctive hiring approach, assisting private chefs in finding the ideal job match.

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Time Stamps

00:00:11 - Chef Marc's Career Shift to Recruitment
00:01:34 - First Cooking Job and Dishwashing Experience
00:03:46 - Entering the Private Chef Industry
00:05:11 - Brief Stint as a Restaurant Chef
00:06:26 - Moving to New York and Meeting with Agencies
00:12:59 - Transitioning from Chef to Recruiter
00:13:12 - Challenges of Being a Middleman in Recruitment
00:14:57 - The Importance of Personality in Private Service
00:19:18 - The Demand for Michelin-Starred Chefs in Private Homes
00:21:12 - Advice for Chefs Entering the Private Sector
00:22:57 - The Trend Towards Mediterranean Diet
00:30:07 - Red Flags in Private Chef Job Postings
00:32:02 - The Importance of Timing in Recruitment
00:34:50 - The No-Ego Approach in Private Service
00:38:03 - Lines Not to Cross in Private Service
00:44:14 - The Balance of Job and Talent in Recruitment
00:46:50 - The Benefit of a Recruiter with Chef Experience
Sound Bites
"I think veterans know, it's going to take longer going into it, but I think it's important to have your ducks in a row and be able to ride out potentially several months searching if that's your goal."
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