CPS Private Staffing

CPS Private Staffing is a recruitment business for private households, serving ultra high net worth individuals, VIPs and family offices. It fills permanent, temporary and seasonal positions in households, villas, chalets and yachts. The roles include private chefs, butlers, house and estate managers, nannies, housekeepers, chauffeurs, personal assistants and yacht crew such as captains and stewardesses.

The company is led by its founder and CEO, Charlotte Philip-Smith, who has worked in luxury hospitality for over 10 years. It works with clients in the UAE, the Middle East, London, Europe, the USA and Asia, and has an address in Dubai. It also has a wellness niche, supplying private nutrition chefs and lifestyle assistants.

Beyond recruitment, CPS offers household advisory services and staff training in London and the UAE. A lifestyle and concierge division, managed by Gabriella-Magdalane Underwood, arranges services such as private jet and yacht charter.