by Concierge Girl | Jul 27, 2017 | Ramblings
If you love cooking but hate being on stage, this job might not be for you. There’s no hiding out in the kitchen when you’re working as a private chef. These days, most of my client’s kitchens are open and facing the dining area. It’s common...
by Concierge Girl | Jul 27, 2017 | Ramblings
What’s the best path to becoming a private chef? Being a passionate home cook is a great start, but the added structure of hospitality experience and training can help you build the solid foundation you need for professional work. I’d argue that the most...
by Concierge Girl | Jul 27, 2017 | Ramblings
One of the best things about being a private chef is that you get to watch your clients and guests really relaxing. Really, um, letting go….would be the right term. This can also be one of the worst things. Seeing your client in nearly nothing walking around...
by Concierge Girl | Jul 27, 2017 | Ramblings
I’m not going to sugarcoat this: There’s a chance your client will place a toddler with a dubiously clean diaper on the counter top where you’re about to chop your onions. Don’t be surprised if the entire party decides to stand right between...
by Concierge Girl | Jul 27, 2017 | Ramblings
As a private chef, I know I’ve done a good job the moment I see the smile that grows on my client’s face after their first bite. Witnessing the pleasure that I bring to my clients and their guests firsthand is a career perk that I do not take for granted....
by Concierge Girl | Jul 23, 2017 | Ramblings
Will I work in a restaurant kitchen every night? No, I want to connect with the people I feed on a more intimate level, I wanted to be part of the occasion, part of the experience. Not just a cook in a restaurant kitchen making the same dishes over and over again...
