PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDRecruitment

When it comes to private household recruitment, we understand it can be a confusing and time-consuming process. We’re here to take the reins and fully support you in finding your next dream team member.
Whether you’re in need of one staff member or a larger team of twenty, we’ve got the expertise to help. Our extensive network of community members and high-quality database, give us access to top candidates from around the world who are ready to work now.

Roles in

Private households

Butler
Housekeeper
Chef
Chauffeur
House Manager
Estate Manager
Nanny / Governess
Personal Assistant
Laundress

Responsibilities of Private Staff

Butler

Provide the highest levels of service at all times
Formal table service
Polishing of silverware
Packing / unpacking for travel
Manage database of dietary requirements
Cleaning and organisation of service areas

Housekeeper

Cleaning and deep cleaning of residence
Caring for antique and fine china
Laundry including caring for fine garments
Liaising with the property manager, reporting any maintenance issues, and overseeing contractors/vendors
Overseeing household inventory, including managing expenses for cleaning supplies

Chef

Menu planning
Preparation of meals
Knowledge of all cuisines and confidence in cooking to a high level
Understanding of dietary requirements and allergens
Cleaning, organisation and stock of kitchen

Chauffeur

Drive Principal and family
Maintain car(s) to the highest level
Demonstrate understanding of the local areas infrastructure
Coordinate with team to ensure seamless travel arrangements
Transport principal safely and efficiently to destinations

House / Estate manager

Oversee all operations of the household/estate
Manage the team of staff
Coordinate with principal on all matters
Support with all departments
Recruit and train staff

Nanny / governess

All general nanny duties
Full management of the children’s schedule
Creating a fun and stimulating environment
Supporting the child’s emotional, intellectual, and physical growth
Implementing and supporting the child’s safety

Personal Assistant

Manage the day to day lives of the Principal and his family
Efficiently organise and manage the family’s busy diaries
Coordinate and organise complex travel including hotels, private jets and yachts
Liaise with other staff members within the home and business environment
Handle bill payments

laundress

Manage laundry of household
Ensure delicate and expensive clothing is looked after
Clean and organise laundry facility
Expert handling of all fabrics, including washing, pressing, and steaming

Why choose Silver Swan
for your private household recruitment?

Referencing

Silver swan has an in-house reference checker and we also work with a 5* referencing provider to ensure all candidates are fully verified before being selected for a vacancy.

Global Candidates

Our clients and candidates are global and our extensive database and communities are full of the best candidates, no matter where you are in the world. This puts us in the most competitive position to source the best staff for your private household recruitment needs.

Training

Do you have new team members that you need to train, or want to rework how your existing team operates? We work with two exceptional service trainers who are ready and waiting to offer you high-quality private service training to staff working in households, yachts or jets worldwide.

Communities

We run free WhatsApp communities across the globe for those working as estate managers, palace managers, house managers and personal assistants. These communities ensure that we can foster a network of professionals who share valuable insights and knowledge with each other.