The Private Chef Podcast - Serving the 1%
by Hannes Hennche
Episode 100: Nick Huber - Sweaty Start Up - Getting Rich working for…
About this podcast
Hosted by Chef Hannes, The Private Chef Podcast features stories of people who have succeeded in finding their calling and are now living out their passion. Each episode is an interview with a different chef and private service industry leader, covering everything from getting started to what they wish they had known. You'll get a taste of the exciting life of being an estate manager for private households, founder/director of a reputed staffing firm, and a private chef, from working with celebrities, athletes, and other high-profile clients to cooking for family members and friends. You'll hear about the challenges in their career and how these pros deal with them, and more importantly, you'll get some actionable advice to help you navigate your career path. Whether you're a professional private service provider or someone who wants to join the industry, this podcast will inspire you through their journeys and motivate you to take massive actions in your own life.
Episodes
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- Episode 100: Nick Huber - Sweaty Start Up - Getting Rich working for Wealthy Clients · 50 min · Episode 100Summary In this conversation, Nick shares his journey as an entrepreneur, discussing the challenges of writing a book, the importance of confidence and grit, and the role of…
- Episode 99: What Drives Success in Private Service? · 1 h 0 minIn this episode, Jennifer Laurence shares her unique journey into the private service industry and her extensive experience in consulting with families. She discusses the keys to…
- Episode 98: Chef Leslie Raney on Health, Dietary Inclusivity and Culinary Healing · 1 h 1 minIn this episode, Chef Leslie Raney Garetto shares her culinary journey centered on health and dietary inclusivity. Learn how her personal struggle with inflammation led her to…
- Episode 97: Challenges and Sacrifices of Being a Private Chef with Chef Dante Giannini · 51 minIn this new episode, Chopped champion Chef Dante Giannini shares his culinary journey, from starting as a dishwasher to becoming a private chef. He discusses the challenges and…
- Episode 96: The Business Side of Being a Private Chef: Managing Finances and Work-Life Balance · 52 minFrom starting as a server at a country club to achieving financial stability through private chef work, this episode follows a journey driven by a passion for the kitchen and a…
- Episode 95: Recruiter's Tips and Red Flags for Hiring Private Chefs · 56 minIn 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…
- Episode 94: Chef Donna Goldman’s Unique Path into the Private Chef Industry · 29 minIn this episode, Chef Donna Goldman takes us on her career journey from the music industry to becoming a private chef. Discover how she fell in love with cooking, her stint on…
- Episode 93: Revolutionizing Household Management and Private Service with Nines · 55 minIn this episode, Mohamed Elzomor shares his career journey from private fitness trainer to working in private service for billionaires, CEOs, and celebrities. Co-founder of…
- Episode 92: Essential Elements of a Winning Resume · 25 minThis special episode of The Private Chef Podcast highlights the important components of a winning resume. Featuring invaluable tips from top chefs and recruiters from our…
- Episode 91: How Attitude, Lifestyle, And Wellness Drive A Private Chef's Success · 58 minIn this episode, we are joined by Chef Frédéric Le Moing, a talented French private chef. We’ll delve into his journey from his early days in French kitchens to serving…
- Episode 90: Empowering the Next Generation: Chef Paula on Cooking, Connection, and Community · 52 minPaula Gottlieb Herman, Private Chef and producer of Cooking with Stars, shares her personal journey and profound connection to food—a passion kindled by her parents and enriched…
- Episode 89: Essential Standards and Expectations for Hiring Private Chefs · 49 minJoining 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…
- Episode 88: Career Highs and Lows: The Journey of a Private Wellness Chef · 1 h 1 minFrom childhood memories of food as medicine, Chef Annestasia Rivard has journeyed to become a professional chef in both commercial kitchens and private residences. Throughout her…
- Episode 87: Living the Yacht Life with The Crew Chef Nina Wilson · 58 minIn this episode, Chef Nina Wilson covers her amazing journey into yachting, the benefits of rotation systems, the importance of creativity and rest for chefs, and the power of…
- Episode 86: Immigration Pathways for International Chefs and Highly Skilled Workers · 47 minIn this special episode of The Private Chef Podcast, I interviewed Ava Benach, immigration attorney and co-founder of Benach & Collopy. Ava shares her personal connection to…
- Episode 85: Euphoria: The Ultimate Immersive Dining Experience with Chef Lara Norman · 46 minIn this episode of the Private Chef Podcast, Chef Lara Norman, a talented private chef and the founder of Euphoria shares her journey and talks about her unique approach to…
- Episode 84: FarmShelf: A Groundbreaking Technology for Indoor Farming · 34 minIn this episode of the Private Chef Podcast, we're joined by Jean-Paul Kyrillos, co-founder and CEO of FarmShelf. JP delves into the story behind FarmShelf, a smart indoor…
- Episode 83: The Empowering Journey of a Seasoned Yacht Chef Turned Entrepreneur · 60 minChef Hannah Staddon, an experienced yacht chef and the creator of the trending FunkyChef jacket brand recounts her story of breaking into the yachting industry and the…
- Episode 82: Obtaining a Green Card for Private Chefs with Atty. Michael Wildes (2/2) · 48 minJoin me for a special episode where I welcome back immigration attorney Michael Wildes to discuss the green card process in the U.S. Michael explains the various paths to getting…
- Episode 81: The Dynamics of Private Service and Recruitment with Marc Sorensen Leandro · 43 minMarc 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…







