PRIVATE STAFF & CREW RECRUITMENT
Temporary Staff, Yacht & Ski
UK & International Staffing Solutions
Temporary & Seasonal Placements
Domestic Staff, PAs & Crew
The Staff Directory provides top-level candidates for temporary and seasonal positions within domestic, corporate and superyacht settings worldwide. We recruit for roles based throughout Europe (including the UK & Ireland, Switzerland, Monaco, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal and Austria) and around the globe (including the USA & Caribbean, Middle East, UAE, Russia, Ukraine and China).
Examples of a temporary or seasonal placement could be temporary housekeeping cover, a PA/EA to support you on a short term basis, chalet staff for a winter ski season, a maternity nurse or sleep trainer, yacht crew for a charter season, temporary childcare, or a private chef to cater for your family and guests, in the UK or overseas.
Temp Staff, Yacht & Ski Roles
Villa Staff
Private Chefs
Chalet Staff
Housekeeping
Butlers & Stewards
Travelling Staff
PAs & EAs
Childcare
Yacht Stewardess
Maternity Nurse/Doula
Chauffeurs & CPOs
Yacht Chef
Private Chefs & Butlers
We provide experienced Private Chefs, Family Cooks & Butlers to cook and serve International cuisine in temporary and seasonal placements around the globe. Vegan Chefs & Nutritionists can also be booked for yoga and detox retreats. Staff accommodation and return travel must be arranged by the client for all overseas temporary staff bookings.
Yacht Crew
We provide interior Yacht Crew for temporary, seasonal and full-time positions. Roles include Chief Stewardess, Junior Stew, Purser, Interior Manager and Yacht Chef. Candidates will have a range of experience, from industry 'greenies' to those with established yachting careers. Candidates must hold an STCW95 & ENG1. Some may also hold a B1B2 visa.
Chalet Staff
We place chalet staff during the winter season within Europe (inc Switzerland, Italy, France & Austria). Chefs & Hosts are available for roles within privately-owned chalets and with luxury ski companies. Accommodation must be available throughout the season. For clients requiring short term staffing solutions, chalet staff can be booked for a minimum of 1 week.
Housekeeping
Temporary Housekeeping is generally required to cover the annual leave of an existing staff member or to provide additional housekeeping support during busy periods, such as throughout the school holidays or over the festive season. Many candidates are willing to travel, should you wish to take your Housekeeper to a secondary residence.
Nannies & Childcare
Our temporary Nannies and childcare candidates are typically the busiest during the school holidays, so it's worth making your booking in advance when possible. Maternity Nurses will need a booking window of 1-12 weeks before the client's due date. Other temporary childcare roles include Mother's Help, Governess/Tutors & Nanny/Housekeepers.
Personal Assistants
A temporary or freelance Assistant can offer short term cover for circumstances such as maternity leave, new office setups, diary & administrative projects, filming/on set talent support or home relocations. Private PAs, Entertainment/Celebrity PAs, Creative PAs & Executive Assistants can all step in when needed to assist on a temporary basis.
Bespoke Solutions
Superior Support
Whether you are familiar with employing staff or would like to explore the options available to you, our directory of carefully selected, exceptional candidates offer ad-hoc temporary support when you need it.
Candidates are fully-vetted, undergoing thorough identification and reference checks. Those applying for positions involving childcare must hold an up to date DBS background check and paediatric first-aid certificate.
Further to temporary private staff and PAs, we provide staff and crew for villa, chalet and yacht positions, including Chief Stewardess/Steward, Purser, Junior Stewardess and Yacht Chef roles. Chalet and villa staff such as Chefs and Butlers can be booked for a short trip or a full season.
Access qualified candidates
Experienced Recruiters
With a decade of staff recruitment experience, we are well-placed to execute every search with practised efficiency. In addition, our consultants have had accomplished private staff and superyacht careers, enabling them to draw from valuable first-hand industry experience.
We are here to help with your temporary and seasonal staff enquiries. Candidates can be booked for temporary placements from 1-day to 12-weeks. For seasonal roles, please contact the agency.
Please complete our online client enquiry form or call us on +44 (0)203 669 7726 / office@thestaffdirectory.com
Our bespoke service
Hire Temporary Staff & Yacht Crew
How may we help you?
The first step of the recruitment process is a run-through of your requirements for temporary staff. Details we will need to get started include location, duration of the booking, salary available and a description of the role.
Review your shortlist
Once we have a detailed job description and your availability to host interviews (in person or remotely), we will set about creating a shortlist of the most suitable candidates. We appreciate that your time is valuable, therefore we filter through large volumes of applications, presenting only the most experienced and well-matched individuals for the role.
Hire with confidence
It is our philosophy that clear communication will help to secure the right candidate within a role. For us, this means a thorough and well-executed search with a great deal of due diligence taken throughout. All candidates under our representation require a suitable level of experience and verifiable references. Childcare candidates must also hold a Paediatric First Aid certificate and an enhanced background check.
"I hired a Chef to join us for 4 weeks at our home in Italy. My family and I couldn’t have had a more splendid experience, it was truly superb. He cooked with locally sourced produce and really made the best of the wonderful ingredients from the area."
"I hired a Nanny to travel with us on a 2 week holiday in France. The children had lots of fun and my husband and I had a chance to relax and recharge. It was a great decision for us as a family, we’ll be booking a Nanny again next year!"
"I decided to hire a Maternity Nurse after the arrival of my daughter, Sienna. She was a dream and I felt completely safe and secure in her capable hands. Any worries I had becoming a first-time mother soon drifted away. Thank you!"
"I booked the most fantastic PA to plan my daughter’s baby shower. She arrived in the morning with decorations, balloons, a cake and flowers. I was completely thrilled with the service, it all came together wonderfully!"
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To discuss your staff requirements please call us on +44 (0) 203 669 7726.
Alternatively, please complete the client enquiry form below.
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