Silver Swan is a specialised recruitment agency sourcing domestic staff for luxury properties worldwide. We recruit interesting, highly experienced and well-travelled individuals for unique residences globally.

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Recruiting Staff

With years of experience recruiting for luxury private residences worldwide, we are constantly attracting a wide range of hospitality professionals for ski chalets, summer villas, yachts and private households. We are therefore able to recruit for your whole portfolio of properties, managing all your staffing needs.

Our candidates are experienced, well-travelled individuals with interesting 5* hospitality experience who are able to bring a fresh perspective and energy to the role. Our entire recruitment team have worked within our industries previously and as such we have a wealth of inside knowledge and can offer advice and guidance throughout the process to ensure the best person is sourced for your position.

At Silver Swan, it’s clear that we all absolutely love what we do. We take our time ensuring we build solid long-lasting relationships with both our clients and candidates alike.

LATEST VACANCIES

Private household – Nanny & Other

Tutor/Governor – Hong Kong

21/01/2019

An UHNW family are looking for a Governor/Tutor to come and assist their family in Hong Kong, the 3 boys (8/8/9 YO) primarily live with their mother and are in need of structure and guidance when it comes to their learning and education. They attend a private international school in Hong Kong and also have private tutors who come to the household daily.

Private household – housekeeper

Senior Housekeeper – Hampstead

18/01/2019

A large formal household in North London is seeking a team-spirited, well presented, Russian speaking Senior Housekeeper to work in their family home. The household is fully staffed, and you will work alongside an efficient and professional team, including chefs, drivers, nannies, housekeepers, and managers. This is a fast-paced, professional environment.

Middle East Other, Private household – chef

Executive Chef - Middle East

17/01/2019

Experienced Executive Chef able to cook creative and delicious Western cuisine and manage a team of 6 Chefs/Cooks for a VIP client in Ajman (30 minutes north of Dubai).

Summer Chef, Summer Europe

Villa Chef – Seasonal – Lake Como

16/01/2019

We are recruiting a chef for the upcoming summer season for a lovely villa overlooking Lake Como, Italy. This is a large property & the number of clients varies depending on the week. This will be a seasonal position, but the owners would love if chef wanted to return in the following years.

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Looking for Work

We provide only the most extraordinary opportunities working in the most incredible luxury properties and yachts across the world. Alongside seasonal roles, within a chalet, villa or yacht we can also help you secure long-term and permanent lucrative private staff jobs in both the UK and worldwide for UHNW individuals at their private households and estates. We take pride in helping you at every stage of your journey and will invest the time to support you and your career for as long as you need us.

Whether you are looking for a seasonal position or a permanent position we will be able to help. We have opportunities based in the UK, across Europe and the Middle East.

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“You provided an excellent service and a very efficient recruitment. I will be recommending you to my fellow PAs and look forward to working with you in the future!” – Private Household Client

“Silver Swan understand the industries in which they recruit and get the right candidates for the right jobs. I really appreciate the reference checks and the thorough, professional approach, and will definitely work with them again in the future.” – Luxury Chalet Operator

“Everybody has been very friendly and helpful, and they’re not just looking to place the right person for the role, they’re also looking for the right role for each person.” – Cara, Chalet Host

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