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Temporary & Seasonal Staff
HOUSEHOLD, YACHT & SKI
Temporary & Seasonal Placements
Temporary Staff, Yacht & Ski
The Staff Directory provides top-level candidates for temporary & seasonal positions within domestic, corporate and superyacht settings worldwide.
Examples of candidate placements could be a housekeeper to cover annual leave, a PA or EA to assist you on a temporary basis, chalet staff for a winter season, a maternity nurse for a new arrival, a yacht stewardess for a charter season, a chef for a dinner party, or perhaps a nanny to travel with you during the school holidays.
To ensure we are able to suggest the most suitable candidates for a role, we advise our clients to begin the recruitment process a minimum of 4 weeks in advance for all seasonal roles.
Villa Chefs
Chalet Chefs & Hosts
Yacht Chefs
Yacht Stewardess
Butlers & Stewards
Domestic Staff
PAs & EAs
Childcare
Housekeeping
Private Household Chef
Chauffeurs & CPOs
Travelling Staff
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 2/3 months before the client's due date. Other temporary childcare roles include Mother's Help, Governess/Tutors & Nanny/Housekeepers.
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.
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.
Yacht Crew
We provide interior Yacht Crew for temporary, seasonal and full-time placements. Positions include; Chief Stewardess, Junior Stew, Purser, Owners PA, Butler & 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.
Private Chefs & Butlers
We provide exceptional Chefs & Butlers for dinner parties & small events, for temporary staff cover, or to accompany our clients to overseas residences or on vacation. We also provide Chefs for yoga and detox retreats. Staff accommodation must be provided for all overseas placements. Locations we cover include Europe, USA & the Caribbean.
Chalet Chefs & Hosts
We place chalet staff for seasons in France, Italy, Austria & Switzerland. Chefs & Hosts are available for roles within privately-owned chalets and with luxury ski companies. Accommodation must be available throughout the season. Chalet Chefs & Hosts/Butlers can also be booked for a minimum of 1 week for those only needing staff for short trips.
Bespoke Solutions
Superior Support
Whether you are familiar with employing staff, or would like to explore the options available to you, our directory of qualified individuals offers temporary or seasonal support when you need it. Candidates for all Private Household positions are available on a temporary basis and are typically hired during the school holidays or over the festive season.
We provide experienced candidates for Interior Yacht Crew positions, including Chief Stewardess/Steward, Purser, Junior Stewardess, Yacht Chef, Butler & Owners PA.
Chalet Chefs & Hosts are also available and can be booked for a short trip or a full winter season.
Access qualified candidates
Experienced Recruiters
Whatever your requirements for temporary staff or yacht crew, our specialist recruiters have the recruitment and industry experience to source the right candidate for the role.
Once we have a detailed job description, the salary available and the qualifications or visas required, we can begin our search. Candidates can be booked for temporary placements for 1-12 weeks. For seasonal roles, please contact the agency.
We are here to help with any questions you may have regarding temporary solutions, please get in touch with any queries.
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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