About Melissa Offer Private Staffing
A Leading International Private Staffing Agency
Melissa Offer Private Staff Ltd is a luxury private staffing agency specialising in the recruitment of exceptional household staff, childcare professionals, security staff, wellness, and hospitality professionals for discerning clients worldwide.
Based in London and operating internationally, we support high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private estates, royal households, and luxury hospitality brands with bespoke staffing solutions tailored to their exact requirements.
Our reputation has been built on discretion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Whether sourcing a Housekeeper for a private residence, an Estate Manager for a multi-property portfolio, a Private Personal Assistant for a busy family office, or an entire household team for an international estate, we take the time to understand every client’s unique needs before introducing carefully selected candidates.
With a global network of trusted contacts and candidates, we provide a personalised service that enables households, estates, and luxury operations to run seamlessly, no matter where in the world they are located.
Hiring the right private chef requires far more than culinary ability alone. A successful private chef must understand discretion, household etiquette, flexibility, dietary preferences, international travel, and the personal standards expected within a private home. Our role is to identify exceptional chefs who not only meet the required culinary brief but also fit naturally into the household environment.
Whether you are looking to hire a full-time private chef, travelling chef, family chef, live-in chef, or temporary chef for a private event or residence, we provide a discreet and highly tailored recruitment service.
Our Story
Founded by Melissa Offer, the agency was created with a clear vision: to provide a more personal, transparent, and effective approach to luxury recruitment.
Drawing on extensive experience within private households, household management, and luxury recruitment, Melissa recognised that successful placements depend on far more than qualifications and experience alone. The right candidate must also align with the culture, expectations, and lifestyle of the household they are joining.
Since launching in 2018, Melissa Offer Private Staff Ltd has established itself as a trusted recruitment partner for private households, estates, family offices, and luxury hospitality organisations across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Switzerland, and the United States.
Specialists in Luxury Household Recruitment
Our recruitment process is tailored to the individual requirements of each client. By taking the time to understand your lifestyle, preferences, and operational needs, we are able to identify candidates who not only possess the right skills and experience but also integrate seamlessly into your household environment.
Exclusive Household Staff
Education & Childcare
Security & Surveillance
Resorts & Hotels
Supporting UHNW Families, Estates and Luxury Hospitality
Our clients demand exceptional standards, and so do we.
We work with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, private offices, estate owners, luxury hospitality groups, and internationally recognised individuals who require a discreet and reliable staffing partner.
Our client base spans the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Switzerland, Asia, and North America. Many of our clients return whenever they require additional support, new team members, or specialist recruitment advice.
This long-term trust is built upon our ability to consistently deliver candidates who meet the highest professional standards.
Our Recruitment Process
Exceptional placements begin with a thorough understanding of the client.
We take the time to understand your household, estate, family office, or business operation before beginning a search. Every candidate is carefully assessed through a stringent vetting process that includes detailed interviews, reference verification, and background screening where required.
We believe transparency and communication are essential throughout the recruitment process. From the initial consultation through to placement and beyond, we remain available to provide guidance and support.
Where appropriate, we can arrange a personal visit to better understand the environment, staffing structure, and operational requirements of the role.
Why Clients Choose Melissa PS
Clients choose Melissa Offer Private Staff Ltd because of our commitment to discretion, quality, and personalised service.
- International private staffing expertise
- Extensive global network of candidates
- Bespoke recruitment solutions
- Thorough vetting and referencing procedures
- Experience supporting UHNW households and estates
- Responsive and confidential service
- Long-term client relationships built on trust
Our testimonials consistently highlight our professionalism, integrity, communication, and ability to identify exceptional talent for even the most demanding environments.
Whether you are looking to hire a single member of staff or build an entire household team, Melissa PS is here to help.
The Melissa Private Staffing Difference
Staffing the most discerning homes worldwide
“Melissa’s focus has always been on providing the best personal service to both clients and candidates alike.”
Melissa Offer has a wealth of experience within Hospitality. She was headhunted to start up another Household Agency which was founded in 2013. During that time, she was responsible for setting up and managing a large luxury UHNW Household in Mayfair. This included revising and replacing existing team members to ensure that the property ran to the highest of standards. Thus, increasing client satisfaction and staff engagement, providing only the most exceptional candidates on the market.
We can offer a variety of Recruitment and HR Consultancy services, including:
HR advice | Payroll advice & support
Employment contracts
Assessment of current staffing
Workplace pension | Contracted staff
Permanent recruitment | Headhunting
Search & selection
All of the candidates provided will have a minimum of 5 years of referencing and a Disclosure and Barring verification that can be supplied at the request of the client.We provide tailored training solutions for every position within Private Households, this can be carried out either within your current setting, or prior to engagement of a position.
Such services include, but are not limited to:
Health & Safety | Silver service | Fine dining Etiquette & protocol | House management
Preparation of Household & Estate manuals
Housekeeping
Where required a personal visit can be organised by the Director, to fully understand the scope of your staffing requirements.
Please do get in contact for more details on the services that we provide.
Melissa Offer has a wealth of experience within Hospitality. She was headhunted to start up another Household Agency which was founded in 2013. During that time, she was responsible for setting up and managing a large luxury UHNW Household in Mayfair. This included revising and replacing existing team members to ensure that the property ran to the highest of standards. Thus, increasing client satisfaction and staff engagement, providing only the most exceptional candidates on the market.
We can offer a variety of Recruitment and HR Consultancy services, including:
HR advice | Payroll advice & support | Employment contracts
Assessment of current staffing | Workplace pension | Contracted staff
Permanent recruitment | Headhunting | Search & selection
All of the candidates provided will have a minimum of 5 years of referencing and a Disclosure and Barring verification that can be supplied at the request of the client.We provide tailored training solutions for every position within Private Households, this can be carried out either within your current setting, or prior to engagement of a position.
Such services include, but are not limited to:
Health & Safety | Silver service | Fine dining | Etiquette & protocol | House management
Preparation of Household & Estate manuals | Housekeeping
Where required a personal visit can be organised by the Director, to fully understand the scope of your staffing requirements.
Please do get in contact for more details on the services that we provide.
Melissa Offer has a wealth of experience within Hospitality. She was headhunted to start up another Household Agency which was founded in 2013. During that time, she was responsible for setting up and managing a large luxury UHNW Household in Mayfair. This included revising and replacing existing team members to ensure that the property ran to the highest of standards. Thus, increasing client satisfaction and staff engagement, providing only the most exceptional candidates on the market.
We can offer a variety of Recruitment and HR Consultancy services, including:
HR advice | Payroll advice & support | Employment contracts | Assessment of current staffing
Workplace pension | Contracted staff | Permanent recruitment | Headhunting | Search & selection
All of the candidates provided will have a minimum of 5 years of referencing and a Disclosure and Barring verification that can be supplied at the request of the client.We provide tailored training solutions for every position within Private Households, this can be carried out either within your current setting, or prior to engagement of a position.
Such services include, but are not limited to:
Health & Safety | Silver service | Fine dining | Etiquette & protocol | House management
Preparation of Household & Estate manuals | Housekeeping
Where required a personal visit can be organised by the Director, to fully understand the scope of your staffing requirements.
Please do get in contact for more details on the services that we provide.