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Hiring & Staffing, Estate Lifestyle

W-2 vs. 1099: How Should a Private Chef Be Employed?

When staffing an estate, establishing proper Private Chef tax classification is critical: Can our private chef simply invoice us as an independent contractor (Form 1099), or must they be classified as an employee (Form W-2)?
Hiring & Staffing

How Chef Nate Delivers Michelin-Caliber Catering & Event Dining

From Los Angeles to Miami, Chef Nate brings classical technique, five-star hospitality, and a deep respect for seasonal ingredients to private dining.
Hiring & Staffing, Estate Lifestyle

The Essential Onboarding Blueprint: What to Clarify with a Private Chef Before Day One

Hiring & Staffing

The Private Chef First Interview: Personality and Protocol

What really happens in a private chef’s first interview: the personality fit, the protocol, and the expectations on both sides of the table.
Hiring & Staffing

What to Look for When Hiring a Private Chef: A Principal’s Framework

A private chef placement agency’s framework for hiring: experience, references, the trial day, household fit, and the discretion you cannot compromise on.
Hiring & Staffing

Do You Tip a Private Chef? Gratuity Etiquette Guide

Do you tip a private chef? Learn tipping etiquette for freelance vs full-time chefs, holiday bonus norms, and how agency fees factor in. Expert US guide.