Chace People is now Oplu. This evolution of our brand reflects who we are today. While our name has changed, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering.
Family offices sit somewhere between private capital and institutional investing. They have the long time horizons of family wealth, the flexibility of private capital, and increasingly the institutio
Most recruitment firms accept most mandates. The economics of contingent and sometimes retained recruitment encourage it. A brief arrives, a fee is on the table, the firm says yes. Six weeks later, th
The UHNW private hiring market in 2025 and 2026 looks different from the market five years ago. Some shifts are cyclical. Some are structural. Clients who understand which is which make better hiring
Private office hiring fails for a predictable set of reasons. Principals are often sophisticated operators in their own businesses, but private hiring follows different rules. The candidate pool is di
The net-gross distinction is the most common source of budget confusion in private hiring, especially for cross-border households. Candidates describe salaries in net terms, clients budget in gross, a
A family office is a private organisation that manages the financial, legal, administrative, and personal affairs of a wealthy family. It exists because beyond a certain level of wealth, the complexit
Luxury Private Staff Agency: What a Serious Firm Actually Delivers
The phrase "luxury private staff agency" is used widely. Quality varies enormously. Some firms are serious, retained search outfits running senior placements at UHNW level. Others are CV-for
Executive Housekeeper: Role, Salary, and How to Hire One
In a UHNW private household, the Executive Housekeeper sits at the top of the housekeeping function. They are not the most experienced housekeeper. They are the operator who runs the housekeeping team
Private Chauffeur for UHNW Families: Hiring, Standards, and What to Expect
A private chauffeur in a UHNW household is not a driver. They are an embedded member of the household, present at the most personal moments of the principal's day, and trusted with the people the
What Does a Personal Assistant Do? Role, Salary, Skills
A personal assistant manages the daily logistics, communications, and coordination that allow another person to focus on their actual work. The role exists because senior people run out of hours befor
Welcome to Oplu - Where Opportunity Meets LuxuryChace People has long been a trusted name in bespoke recruitment across Private Households & Estates, Family Offices, and Luxury Brands & Hospit
How to Become a Private Chef: Career, Salary, How to Hire
Being a private chef is a task that needs a lot of dedication and skills. like all other professions in the world, you need much education and training to be one of the top chefs in the field and many more like this is a description about being a successfull private chef
Inside the Mind of a Celebrity PA: What the Job Is Really Like
The job looks glamorous from the outside. Travel, access, proximity to people the wider world only sees on screens or in headlines. The reality is more demanding and stranger than most people imagine.
The role of butler has changed dramatically over the years.A ‘modern’ butler encompasses the traditional household duties such as table and drinks service, wardrobe management, and more, but also offe
Moving from Hotels to Households: Crossing into Private Service
The hotel-to-household transition is one of the most common career moves in UHNW private service. Strong hotel professionals make natural private staff. The skill base is real, the discipline transfer
Private Chef vs Restaurant Chef: How the Roles Differ
Restaurants and private service are different jobs, despite the shared craft. Many chefs assume the move from one to the other is a small step. It is not. The skills that build success in a kitchen br
How to Become a Nanny: Career, Training, and How to Get Hired
Private nannying at the senior level is a serious profession. Strong pay, deep family relationships, and at the very top end (Norland-trained, multi-residence travelling roles) some of the most stable
The Evolution of the Personal Assistant in UHNW Service
The role of a personal assistant has evolved over the years, with previous duties of a PA being more defined. Nowadays, personal and executive assistant roles have evolved into a broad range of skills
