DeepSummary
Anastasia Riva, a seasoned private wellness chef with over 15 years of diverse culinary experience, shares her journey of how her childhood passion for food and exposure to it as medicine led her to become a professional chef. She recounts her experiences working in both commercial kitchens and private residences, including the challenges she faced and the lessons she learned along the way.
Riva discusses how unexpected opportunities and setbacks shaped her career path, from trialing for jobs to being hired on the spot in high-pressure situations. She emphasizes the importance of perseverance, continuous learning, and being open to new experiences, even if they don't initially seem aligned with one's goals.
Riva highlights the psychological aspects of working in private households, the value of effective communication and teamwork, and the significance of creating a positive work environment. She underscores the rewarding nature of her work, particularly in helping clients improve their health through tailored culinary experiences.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Perseverance and resilience are crucial in overcoming setbacks and achieving success in the private service industry.
- Continuous learning and adaptability are essential for growth and career advancement, even when opportunities may not initially seem aligned with one's goals.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and creating a positive work environment are key in working in private households.
- Pursuing one's passion, whether it be culinary arts or any other field, can lead to rewarding experiences and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Understanding the psychological and emotional aspects of working with elite clients is vital in the private service industry.
- Building connections, networking, and being open to unexpected opportunities can open doors to new career paths.
- Embracing failures and challenges as learning experiences can foster growth and help one progress towards their goals.
- Patience and perseverance are necessary, as securing a position in the private service industry can take several months or even longer.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Every experience, every client was like stepping stone to where you're going to go, stepping stone to where you need to go.“ by Anastasia Riva
- “The private household is more psychological warfare.“ by Hannes Hetji
- “Just don't give up. Every setback is a leap forward.“ by Anastasia Riva
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Episode Information
The Private Chef Podcast - Serving the 1%
Hannes Hennche
5/29/24
From 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 career, she shares the experiences and lessons she's gathered along the way. From unexpected opportunities to setbacks, she reflects on how they have molded her path, offering valuable insights and fostering growth, particularly in the private service space.
Annestasia is a certified Holistic Health Practitioner and a seasoned Private Wellness Chef with over 15 years of diverse culinary experience. Based in Beverly Hills, California, she specializes in crafting clean, green foods, vegan dishes, and high-protein options for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Tune in to hear about the job setbacks, transitions, and successes that have defined her unique culinary career.
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Time Stamps
00:00:00 - Early Passion for Food
00:07:03 - Balancing Single Motherhood and Career
00:12:08 - Understanding Body and Diet Connection
00:16:13 - Food as Medicine
00:19:06 - Client Success Story with Raw Vegan Diet
00:23:19 - Gourmet Raw Vegan Cuisine
00:24:47 - Challenges in Client Health Awareness
00:27:06 - Food and Mental Health Connection
00:39:58 - Adapting to Commercial Kitchen Environment
00:41:00 - Impact of COVID on Career Path
00:43:41 - Exploring Yacht Chef Opportunities
00:44:09 - Challenges of Working in Private Residences
00:45:58 - Discovering the 1% Niche Market
00:48:13 - Improving Resume and Finding Agencies
00:50:04 - Navigating the Private Chef Job Market
00:52:31 - Dealing with Job Rejections
Sound Bites
"Every experience, every client was like stepping stone to where you're going to go, stepping stone to where you need to go."
"Food is medicine. So, at such an early age, I was always introduced to food as it is a key feature in terms of how our health goes."
"The private household is more psychological warfare."
"Just don't give up. Every setback is a leap forward."
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