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The private household industry is one of the most rewarding career paths for those who are willing to put in the work. It offers opportunities to travel, work in beautiful homes, develop a wide range of skills, and earn an excellent income. But there is one mistake many newcomers make—they expect to walk straight into a high-paying role with little or no experience.
The reality is that private service is a profession where reputation is everything.
Our clients often ask what they should expect of a chef when they book a cook. This guideline would be for temporary or permanent private chefs. All jobs will vary depending on the size of household, if there are other staff and the level of cook/chef the clients are looking for, but we always try to be as clear as we are able to be when getting our job briefs from clients. We always expect our chefs and cooks to have a flexible attitude and they must be able to get on well in a team with a friendly disposition.
If you’re reading this, chances are you are a professional cook or private chef. So, you’ll know that the catering industry is hardly a cake walk: competition is tough when it comes to booking jobs. And being booked once doesn’t necessarily lead to being booked again, not even if you whip up a feast that would have Alain Ducasse quaking in his boots…..(click to read more)
