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

Live-in Housekeeper - Windlesham, Surrey

17/06/2019

We are looking for two Housekeepers to join a large and growing team at a private household in Surrey. You will be working in a formal, fully staffed, 30-bedroom residence ensuring the property is kept at the highest standards always.

Chief Engineer – Rotational – Mediterranean

13/06/2019

We are currently looking for a rotational chief engineer for a private 50M M/Y.

Chalet Chef/Host Couple – Morzine - Seasonal

11/06/2019

We are looking for an excellent Chef/Host couple for a flagship chalet working with a wonderful small operator in Morzine. This is a lovely and rewarding role with full responsibility for the overall service of your chalet. The emphasis on the chef is the ability to draw on your own experience and creativity to design and deliver a luxury catering service of the highest possible standard. This host will deliver a first-class hospitality service, creating unique and memorable holiday experiences for every client.

Resort Manager – Courchevel – Seasonal

11/06/2019

We are looking for an experienced Manager to have complete authority of the resort in an independent role – to ensure a smooth and successful operation, in order to provide exemplary holidays which exceed the guest’s expectations.

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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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