Looking For Staff?

With years of experience recruiting for ultra-high net worth clients, we have found that clients are seeking a more modern approach to their recruitment. Gone are the days of a formal, traditional Downton Abbey-style of running a home. While there are still plenty of homes requiring the white-gloved formal butler service, there are many more which are looking for a more dynamic, passionate and more comfortable level of service. Our diverse database of candidates enables us to offer our clients an interesting selection of enthusiastic and highly trained individuals who have worked in some fascinating places worldwide.

Your Private Household Specialists

LAURA REEVES

Senior Consultant: Private Households
London Office

Laura has recently joined Silver Swan and has strong knowledge of the Private Household and Private Estates industry. Having recruited for some of the most luxurious European homes for the last 7 years she brings a wealth of experience to the team.

ISLA TAYLOR

Consultant: Private Households
London Office

Before joining Silver Swan Isla studied for a politics degree before heading to the French Alps to work in the snow. She moved to London to join the team and has been an integral part of the Private Household team ever since.

As our Private Household network grew across Europe, we began to get more enquiries from Private Households and Palaces from around the world. One of our busiest regions soon became the Middle East with clients requesting large teams of staff often within very short timeframes. We, therefore, established a team of specialists to manage our Middle East division whilst also opening an office in Dubai to ensure we maintain our personal and local service offering.

Your Middle East Specialists

STEPH DEIDDA

Consultant: Middle East & Aviation
Dubai Office

Based in the UAE, Steph heads up our Dubai office managing our Private Household & Palace division across the UAE. Having worked as a Private PA, overseeing the recruitment of personnel for multiple residences, she comes with a wealth of experience looking after UHNW individuals.

MICHAEL O’RIORDAN

Consultant: Saudi Arabia Specialist
London Office

Michael joined the team having worked a total of 8 seasons across both summers and winters, including the French Alps and Japan. He then moved on to spend his summers working in a busy recruitment office in Bristol before relocating to London to start his first permanent UK based role with Silver Swan.

EVE HALLIWELL

Resourcer: Saudi Arabia Specialist
London Office

After graduating with an International Business & French degree, Silver Swan placed Eve in a private chalet in Val d’Isere working as a Chalet Host. When visiting the chalet mid-season Matt and Sam saw how strong Eve was within the role and suggested she joined Silver Swan at the end of the season, which was exactly what she did!

With clients based across the world from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, we have recruited for everything from large superyachts requiring a full team of staff to smaller barges where only one staff member is needed. With a database of excellent candidates, we have the resources to find you the best yacht crew available who have been interviewed and referenced and will be ready for interview.

Your Yacht Specialist

MATT WALTON

Consultant: Chalets, Villas & Yachts
London Office

Matt joined Silver Swan initially to manage the chalet and villa recruitment however soon gained a wealth of experience supporting the yacht division, he now manages all our yacht positions also. He has a solid database of experienced crew from Chefs, to Stews, to Deckhands to Engineers.

In 2019 we officially launched an independent private aviation recruitment division to provide a dedicated service to our UHNW clients who own jets. Our popular Private Aviation roles include VIP Flight Attendants, Pilots, Chefs and Engineers and are happy to assist with any other recruitment needs that you may have. Our Aviation division is managed from our Dubai office.

Your Aviation Specialist

STEPH DEIDDA

Consultant: Middle East & Aviation
Dubai Office

Based in the UAE, Steph heads up our Dubai office managing our Private Aviation division. Having flown as a VIP Private Flight Attendant she has over 15 years’ experience working with UHNW individuals. She understands the complexities involved when working on private jets and can help clients with any staff requirement.

This is where it all started for Silver Swan, recruiting for positions across the Alps, so we have extensive experience with this field. We have many roles each winter and summer for candidates to spend the season working within a luxury chalet or beautiful villa. This is a great route into the world of private hospitality as once you have a season under your belt you can start to consider yacht or private household work. It can be different to enter those industries with zero experience.

Your Seasonal Specialist

MATT WALTON

Consultant: Chalets, Villas & Yachts
London Office

Matt has worked a total of 7 seasons covering Courchevel, Val d’Isere, St. Anton, the Algarve and Mallorca for a luxury tour operator, for whom he then went on to work in their London HQ for 2 years in their HR team. He moved to Silver Swan to join the chalet, villa and yacht desk where he has now progressed to manage the entire division.