In today’s luxury world, exclusivity isn’t just about where you go, it’s about how seamlessly every aspect of your lifestyle is curated behind the scenes.
With the rise of private members clubs like 40 Duke, the soon-to-open Selfridges-backed club in London, we’re seeing a new kind of hospitality environment emerge. One that merges high fashion, fine dining, concierge service, and elite social access, all under one roof.
As the lines between retail, luxury hospitality, and lifestyle management continue to blur, so too do the roles behind them. Staff are no longer expected to simply serve, they’re expected to guide, anticipate, and elevate every moment of the member experience.
At Shire & Wold Staffing, we’re seeing the rise of what we call hybrid luxury roles, and we’re recruiting the talent that can truly deliver.
Traditionally, private members clubs were havens of formality, oak-panelled walls, silver service, and a strictly drawn line between front and back of house.
Today’s clubs are different.
New venues like 40 Duke and the reimagined Sloane Club are part of a broader movement: a lifestyle-first approach to private spaces. Members expect access to wellness, personal shopping, dining, events, and exclusive experiences, often all within the same day, and often managed by the same team.
As a result, staff working in these environments must offer more than polished service. They need to be:
This is where hybrid roles come in.
Hybrid roles are multi-disciplinary positions that combine traditional service skills with specialist knowledge drawn from sectors like fashion, retail, events, wellness, and tech.
They’re increasingly common in high-end environments, particularly private members’ clubs where staff need to pivot effortlessly between roles throughout the day.
For hospitality directors, general managers, and UHNW family offices, this evolution presents both an opportunity and a challenge.
Yes, hybrid staff elevate the member experience, but they’re also harder to source. Traditional recruitment pipelines (hotels, restaurants, or even household staffing) don’t always yield candidates with the right blend of cultural awareness, taste, and adaptability.
That’s where Shire & Wold Staffing comes in.
We specialise in sourcing individuals who thrive in blended environments, people with experience in:
We don’t just match skills, we curate people who reflect the values, discretion, and aesthetic expected by modern private clients.
If you’ve worked in luxury retail, high-end salons, boutique hotels, or as a personal assistant to discerning clientele, you may already have the qualities that private members clubs are now hiring for.
You just haven’t been shown how to translate them, yet.
We work with candidates who are:
Your next role might not be behind a till; it might be behind the scenes at London’s most exclusive club.
We pride ourselves on being more than a staffing agency. We’re consultants, career advisors, and discreet matchmakers between exceptional people and exceptional environments.
Whether you’re a private members club preparing to launch, a luxury residence building out your lifestyle team, or a candidate ready to step into a new tier of service, we’re here to help.
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Clubs like 40 Duke aren’t just changing how people relax and connect, they’re changing how luxury staff are defined and deployed.
The future of private hospitality lies in the hands of individuals who can wear many hats, with confidence, elegance, and a deep understanding of what modern luxury truly looks like.
At Shire & Wold Staffing, we’re proud to recruit for that future.
