IVY HIRING GUIDE

Trial Period(For permanent and long-term placements)

A trial gives a chef the opportunity to demonstrate their culinary skills, presentation, and service in the household. It also provides time to consider how their personality, professionalism, and working style fit within the home.

Herb sauces and sesame cucumber salad arranged on a table

The household and the role

Some households follow a formal service structure; others call for a more relaxed, adaptable approach. Regular entertaining, travel, and the household’s daily routine may also shape the position. The trial should reflect those distinctions.

Trial arrangements

We coordinate the trial with the household and the chef, check in throughout the process, and offer guidance and support as needed.

Food, service, and household fit

Food quality, presentation, and the consistency of service are central to the trial. Menu planning, kitchen organization, and responsiveness to feedback give a sense of how the chef approaches the role. Personality, professionalism, and communication help determine whether they are suited to the household.

We remain available to discuss feedback or any questions that arise.

Following the trial

Following the trial, we discuss feedback and next steps with the household. Once a chef is selected, we finalize the placement and support the transition into the role.

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