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. Listen to this brand new episode of The Private Chef Podcast on: Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dynamics-of-private-service-and/id1648363134?i=1000652674739 Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GCbw1UNi3L0lMgXUnrBr4 Youtube  https://youtu.be/_qYl6ibQj9E Seeking a mentor to navigate the private service industry? Email me at [email protected] 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/ Twitter https://twitter.com/JHennche Facebook https://www.facebook.com/privatechefcc Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/@hanneshennche Get your FREE e-book HERE https://www.privatechef.cc/joinus Connect with Marc Sorenso Leandro LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-sorensen-leandro-6269816/ Website  https://sorensenstaffing.com/ 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." #theprivatechefpodcast #privatechef #chef