Our work is built on absolute trust, complete confidentiality, and flawless recruitment quality.
This time, we were approached by a VIP family from Uzbekistan with a request for a world-class private chef.
Client Request
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Schedule: 6 days on / 1 day off
Routine: Breakfast served from 7 AM, lunch and dinner times coordinated by the household manager.
Conditions: Willing to arrange relocation for the chef’s family, including placement of children in the city’s top schools and kindergartens.
Duties: Preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Requirements: Diplomas from the world’s leading culinary schools — Ecole Ducasse, Le Cordon Bleu, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, The Culinary Institute of America.
Salary: No limit.
The family required a professional capable of delivering at the standard of the world’s finest restaurants, while also considering personal family preferences, maintaining variety and aesthetic presentation, and ensuring impeccable product quality.
Search and Candidate Selection
In just two days, we presented 8 top-tier candidates. Of these, 5 were approved for personal introduction to the family.
Candidates
1. Steffano (Italy)
Michelin-starred chef. Has cooked for Madonna, Sylvester Stallone, Silvio Berlusconi, Gerhard Schröder, Luciano Pavarotti, the Sheikh of Oman, and many other global celebrities. Specializes in Italian haute cuisine and fusion.
2. Andre (France)
Graduate of Ecole Lenotre de Paris, HACCP internal audit expert, ServSafe International certificate (Chicago). Private chef for top executives and oligarchs, including Oleg Deripaska. Extensive experience with high-profile delegations and private VIP clients.
3. Fabrizio (Italy)
Educated at Les Roches School of Hotel Management. Experience in Michelin-starred restaurants in Paris, London, and Geneva. Expert in Mediterranean cuisine, seafood, and signature dishes.
4. Renato (Italy)
Professional training at the Professional Institute of Hospitality, mentored by Gualtiero Marchesi — the “father of modern Italian cuisine.” Culinary award winner, member of a team awarded two Michelin stars, worked at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics.
5. Paul (France)
Trained at La Tour Rose Boutique Hotel & Restaurant, Nicolas & Takka (1* Michelin), Christian Tetedoie (1* Michelin). Graduate of François Rabelais Culinary School. Former private chef to the royal family of Jordan, head of the royal kitchen in Bahrain, cooked for Sean Connery, the Bacardi family, and the British royal family.
The Introduction Process
The family signed a contract with us for the exclusive selection of a chef, with the recruitment cost amounting to $14,500.
Business-class tickets were purchased for all chefs, and accommodation was arranged in a Tashkent hotel.
The day after arrival, a family representative conducted a private city tour for the candidates — an uncommon gesture in such recruitment processes, showing exceptional respect for the chefs.
The next day, the Italian chef currently employed by the family gave a kitchen tour and demonstrated the household’s current culinary standards and presentation style.
Following this, each candidate prepared a tasting set — a selection of dishes showcasing their personal style, skill level, and culinary philosophy.
Result
Following the tastings and meetings with the candidates, the family chose Steffano — an Italian Michelin-starred chef with an impressive track record of cooking for world-famous celebrities. His ability to combine exquisite presentation, authentic Italian traditions, and modern gastronomic techniques won over every member of the family. Steffano has now joined the household on a permanent basis, providing the family with the highest level of culinary service.
💬 This project once again demonstrated our ability to find world-class talent in record time, while maintaining confidentiality, delivering exceptional service, and paying attention to every detail at each stage.
