LUXURY HOSPITALITY, PRIVATE MEMBERS' CLUBS & PRIVATE HOUSEHOLD HEADHUNTING
Exceptional people. Personally selected.
A highly personal recruitment and headhunting service for luxury hospitality, private members' clubs and UHNW private households across the UK and internationally.
THE RIGHT PERSON CHANGES EVERYTHING
In hospitality and private service, experience alone is never enough.
Standards matter. Personality matters. Discretion matters. And the chemistry between an individual and the environment they join can determine whether an appointment simply works — or becomes exceptional.
StaffCover takes a highly personal approach to recruitment. We get to know the businesses, clubs and private clients we work with, understand what makes each environment different and personally select professionals we believe belong there.
OUR SPECIALISMS
PRIVATE MEMBERS' CLUBS
From historic institutions to contemporary private clubs, we understand the discretion, service standards and cultural fit these environments require.
LUXURY HOSPITALITY
Senior leadership, operational, front-of-house and culinary appointments for luxury restaurants, hotels and hospitality groups.
UHNW PRIVATE HOUSEHOLDS
Discreet recruitment for private individuals, families and households where trust, professionalism and confidentiality are paramount.
A VERY PERSONAL APPROACH
StaffCover isn't built around sending large numbers of CVs.
We would rather introduce a small number of people we genuinely believe are worth meeting.
That starts by understanding the client properly — the business, club or household, its standards, culture, expectations and the personalities already within it.
MORE THAN A CV
Because the strongest appointments happen when experience and personality belong in the same place.
A career history tells us where somebody has worked.
It doesn't necessarily tell us who they are.
We want to understand how someone leads, how they communicate, the standards they are accustomed to, what motivates them and what kind of environment brings out their best.
MEET MAGDALENA
Magdalena Burrage
Founder | StaffCover
StaffCover was founded by Magdalena Burrage following a career spanning luxury hospitality, private household service and operational management.
Having personally recruited, managed and developed teams, Magdalena understands both sides of an appointment — the pressure of finding the right person and the importance of making the right career move.
Today, she personally leads StaffCover searches and remains closely involved throughout the recruitment process.
"For me, recruitment has always been about people. Not CVs. Not algorithms. People."ABOUT MAGDALENA & STAFFCOVER →
FOR CLIENTS
Looking for someone exceptional?
Whether you are strengthening an established hospitality business, making a senior appointment, opening a new concept, recruiting for a private members' club or searching for someone to join a private household or family office, StaffCover can help identify the right individual. Tell us about your organisation, the role and, most importantly, the person you need.
FOR CANDIDATES
Your next opportunity should be the right one.
We work with luxury hospitality businesses, prestigious private members' clubs and UHNW private clients across the UK and internationally. If you are an experienced hospitality or private-service professional considering your next move, we would be pleased to hear from you.
CLIENT & CANDIDATE REVIEWS
What people say about StaffCover.
I highly recommend Maggie for her exceptional knowledge, commitment, and listening skills. She truly understood my needs and targeted a job that was perfectly tailored to my requirements.
Natalia Kozakowska
Candidate
Maggie is an absolute dream to work with, especially in the luxury private sector which can be an extra demanding and time sensitive environment. A true gem of a person.
Sara Watson
Client
March 2025
Maggie's commitment to understanding the unique demands of the industry is second to none. A guiding star in hospitality recruitment.
Ralitsa Ilieva
Client
October 2023
Maggie helped me find my dream job and it's all down to her. She is truly amazing.
Donovan Clive
Executive Chef
October 2023
LOOKING FOR SOMEONE EXCEPTIONAL?
Tell us about the person you're looking for.
We'll take the time to understand the rest.
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