Connecting elite Estate Managers, Private Chefs, Butlers, Governesses, Yacht Crew, and Estate Technicians with high-net-worth private families and luxury island estates across Seychelles.
We represent top-tier professionals seeking meaningful, high-value career moves into private service environments across Mahé, Praslin, La Digue, and private island retreats.
Your current workplace stability is critical. Your credentials, employment history, and personal contact details are never shared with prospective estate clients without prior consultation and explicit written consent.
We secure comprehensive employment packages. Beyond competitive tax-free base salaries, we negotiate private housing allowances, international medical coverage, annual flights home, and rotational schedules.
We accept placement mandates exclusively from verified family offices, vetted private individuals, and reputable yacht captains, ensuring safe, professional, and respectful working environments.
Receive individual consultations regarding resume formatting for luxury service, culinary portfolio design, butler protocol refinements, and interviewing techniques for high-net-worth principals.
For international candidates, our dedicated immigration team manages all formalities regarding Gainful Occupation Permits (GOP), work visas, medical clearances, and island transit arrangements.
Our commitment extends beyond your hire date. We offer continuous on-island advice, assisting with probation transitions, contract renewals, and local accommodation guidance throughout your tenure.
Our agency recruits across six distinct disciplines within private estate and luxury vessel management.
Executive leadership for large-scale private properties, multi-residence estates, and private island operations.
Culinary professionals skilled in Michelin-standard service, specialized diets, organic gastronomy, and high-profile hosting.
Traditional and modern hospitality experts ensuring flawless daily service, event hosting, and wardrobe care.
Meticulous professionals maintaining luxury residence interiors, fine art, antiques, and high-end fabrics.
Licensed maritime crew catering to superyachts, private catamarans, and island transfer fleets.
Technical experts maintaining estate infrastructure, power generation, landscaping, and physical security.
An overview of average annual compensation packages for private household professionals in Seychelles. Packages typically include tax-free salary, health insurance, and accommodation allowances.
| Position Title | Mid-Level Experience (3-5 Yrs) | Senior/UHNW Experience (6-10+ Yrs) | Typical Package Inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Manager | €75,000 - €100,000 | €110,000 - €180,000+ | Private Villa, SUV, Full Medical, Flights |
| Private Executive Chef | €55,000 - €75,000 | €80,000 - €130,000+ | Accommodation, Meal Allowance, Performance Bonus |
| Head Butler / House Manager | €50,000 - €70,000 | €75,000 - €110,000 | Live-In Accommodations, Gratuities, Health Insurance |
| Superyacht Captain (40m+) | €90,000 - €120,000 | €130,000 - €200,000+ | Rotational Contract, Full Board, Maritime Health Cover |
| Head Housekeeper | €38,000 - €52,000 | €55,000 - €75,000 | Housing Allowance, Local Transport, Annual Airfare |
| Private Governess / Tutor | €48,000 - €65,000 | €70,000 - €100,000 | Private Quarters, Relocation Allowance, Flights |
Select roles currently accepting applications. Contact our consultants to discuss suitability for these or unlisted private roles.
To preserve our reputation with high-net-worth clients, all candidates undertake a multi-tier screening process before introduction.
Review of CV clarity, professional career progression, longevity in prior placements, certifications, and verifiable references.
A 60-minute evaluation with an industry specialist focusing on personality compatibility, discrete conduct, technical skills, and lifestyle requirements.
Oral verification with former household principals, estate directors, or yacht captains. Written letters are independently authenticated.
Verification of police clearances, valid passport status, health certifications, and relevant maritime or vocational licenses.
Creation of a standardized candidate profile featuring your biography, reference summaries, skill breakdown, and optional video intro.
Facilitation of formal video or in-person interviews, followed by short working trials on-site with compensation provided.
Read about the experiences of professionals placed into long-term private service roles across Seychelles.
"Seychelles HomeCare & Staffing Staffing guided me through my transition from European luxury hotels to a private estate on Praslin. Their understanding of local GOP regulations made the relocation simple."
"The level of discretion was impressive. My search was kept entirely private from my employer until I accepted the offer for a Head Butler role on a private island."
"As a Chief Stew looking for a land-based estate position, their team knew exactly how to translate my maritime experience to match high-end villa operations."
Submit your details to enter our private network. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a recruitment consultant for an initial assessment.
Common questions regarding candidate registration, placement fees, and working in Seychelles.
No. In accordance with international labor standards and local Seychelles legislation, Seychelles HomeCare & Staffing Staffing charges zero fees to candidates. All agency recruitment costs are covered by the employing estate or principal.
Non-Seychellois citizens require a GOP to work legally in the country. Our legal team collaborates with the employer to manage the permit processing with the Ministry of Employment and Immigration Division before your arrival.
We welcome applications from Seychellois citizens and resident permit holders. Local knowledge and familiarity with island operations are highly valued by many of our private estate clients.
We do not contact your references without explicit prior approval. Once you progress to the interview phase for a specific role, we will confirm which references may be contacted.
Depending on the role, positions on private islands offer live-in staff quarters with board provided. Roles on Mahé or Praslin offer either private estate housing or a monthly living allowance.
Placement timelines vary based on urgent operational needs and immigration requirements. On average, the screening, interview, and visa clearance process ranges from 2 to 6 weeks.