Recruitment, with absolute discretion
Household staff recruitment for private residences, Family Offices and yachts.
- recruiters specialised in private service
- 10
- private clients
- 50
- continents
- 5
More than ten years of expertise forged in luxury hotels, palace hotels and exceptional properties. We bring that experience to your private household.
Household roles
Our candidates come from palace hotels, five-star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants.
Household and estate management
Butler · House manager · Head housekeeper · Estate manager · Domestic couple · Housemaid · Laundress
Kitchen and table service
Private chef · Maître d’hôtel · Cook
Childcare and personal care
Nanny · Governess · Maternity nurse · Private tutor · Carer · Companion
Private office
Personal assistant · Executive assistant · Property manager
Family Offices
Family officer · Chief executive · Chief financial officer · Wealth manager
Grounds and maintenance
Head gardener · Gardener · Caretaker couple · Handyman
Mobility and security
Executive chauffeur · Personal chauffeur · Close protection officer · Security coordinator
Our commitments
Rigour
Last three employers, qualifications, certifications: every career is verified.
Discretion
Nothing is advertised. Candidates are approached directly.
Confidentiality
Your identity is disclosed to candidates only at the end of the process.
Loyalty
People chosen to stay with your family.
An assignment, step by step
A confidentiality agreement is signed at the very first conversation.
Listening
Your needs, your habits, the rhythm of your household.
The search
Direct approach and shortlisting. Nothing is advertised.
Interviews
In-depth interviews and practical trials.
Checks
Last three employers, qualifications, certifications, criminal record check.
Introduction
The selected candidates are presented to you. Your identity is disclosed to them only then.
Follow-up
Onboarding follow-up. A replacement guarantee covers the probationary period.
Timelines
- for a standard position
- 4 to 8 weeks
- for an urgent need
- 2 to 4 weeks
- for a rare profile
- 8 to 12 weeks
Diamond Yachting
The crew, from captain to deckhand
Motor yachts, sailing yachts, catamarans. We assemble your crew to the same standards as your household staff.
Cruising areas
- Côte d’Azur and Monaco
- Mediterranean
- Caribbean
- Middle East
- North America
- Captain
- Chief officer
- Chief engineer
- Second engineer
- Purser
- Bosun
- Deckhand
- Head chef
- Sous chef
- Chief stewardess
- Steward or stewardess
- Nanny
Captain · Chief officer · Chief engineer · Second engineer · Purser · Bosun · Deckhand · Head chef · Sous chef · Chief stewardess · Steward or stewardess · Nanny
Certificates verified: STCW, ENG1, certificates of competency.
- for an urgent replacement
- 48 to 72 hours
- for a full crew
- 2 to 4 weeks
Three settings
Private residences
Family Offices
Yachting
A lasting bond of trust, for your peace of mind and the continuity of your daily life.
The journal
Latest articles from Diamond Private (in French)
Your questions
How long does it take to recruit?
4 to 8 weeks as a rule, 2 to 4 weeks for an urgent need, 8 to 12 weeks for a rare profile. On board, an urgent replacement takes 48 to 72 hours.
How do you vet candidates?
We contact their last three employers and check qualifications, certifications and criminal records. Enhanced checks apply to childcare, finance and security roles.
How is my confidentiality protected?
A confidentiality agreement is signed at the very first conversation. Your identity is disclosed to candidates only when they are presented to you, at the end of the process.
What if the appointment does not work out?
During the probationary period, we restart the search at no additional cost.
Where do you operate?
Throughout France, in Monaco, Switzerland and London, and in your residences abroad.
Looking for a position?
Our support is free of charge for candidates, at every stage.
Confidential enquiry
A first conversation, in complete confidence.