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.
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
Butler Recruitment Guide: How to Hire a Private Butler in 2026
Hiring a butler well is one of the higher-stakes decisions in a private household. The role is senior, the standard is personal, and the consequences of a mis-hire are felt every day in the experience
Chauffeur Recruitment Guide: How to Hire, Retain, and Find Professional Chauffeurs
A private chauffeur in a UHNW household is one of the most personal hires in private service. The chauffeur sees the principal at moments family members do not. They handle the people the principal ca
How to Become a Butler: Career, Training, and How to Get Hired
Butlering is a serious profession. At the senior level it pays well, demands real technical skill, and rewards consistency over decades. This guide explains how the modern butler market actually works
Estate Manager Interview: What Principals Actually Ask
The published lists of "estate manager interview questions" are mostly generic competency frameworks. They miss what the senior interview actually tests for. At the UHNW level, the principal
Private estate gardening at the senior level is a serious profession. Decade-long careers, real technical depth, and at the top end strong pay. This guide explains what the job actually involves at a
How to Become a Housekeeper: A Career Guide for UHNW Private Service
Private housekeeping is a serious profession. At the senior level it pays well, demands real technical skill, and requires temperament that few people have. This guide explains what the job actually i
How to Become a Private Chef: Career, Salary, and How to Get Hired
The private chef route is one of the highest-paid in the kitchen profession at the senior level, and one of the hardest to get into. This guide explains how the market actually works, what backgrounds
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
