Who to Refer to Whitewater Recruitment

Know someone I should meet?
You don’t need to send me lots of information. Simply introduce us by email or send me their details and I’ll take it from there.

Who do I work with?

Luxury Hospitality

This doesn’t have to mean a huge hotel chain.

In fact, I’d particularly love introductions to independent and boutique businesses where relationships still matter.

  • Boutique Hotels
  • Independent Hotels
  • Country House Hotels
  • Wedding Venues
  • Exclusive Event Venues
  • Private Members’ Clubs
  • Luxury Spas
  • Retreats
  • Restaurants
  • Destination Hospitality

We can help recruit across operational, management and specialist roles, from chefs and front-of-house professionals through to senior management.

Private Households & Estates

I work with private households, family offices and estates looking for experienced, trusted people to help their homes and estates run smoothly.

  • Estate Managers
  • House Managers
  • Household Managers
  • PAs & EAs
  • Private Chefs
  • Housekeepers
  • Butlers
  • Chauffeurs
  • Nannies
  • Gardeners
  • Wardrobe & Laundry Specialists
  • Property & Maintenance Staff

A great introduction could be to a private household, Estate Manager, House Manager, Family Office or someone who manages recruitment on behalf of a private family.

Luxury & Specialist Businesses

Some of the best referrals don’t fit neatly into a box.

I also work with businesses where service, discretion, presentation and finding the right person really matter.

That could be a luxury retailer, specialist service business, interior/design business, high-end leisure company or another owner-led business looking for exceptional people.

If you’re thinking:

“I’m not sure whether that’s quite Whitewater, but I think Maria should meet them…” Introduce us!


Who am I looking to meet?

This is the important bit.

I’m particularly interested in meeting the people who make or influence hiring decisions.

That could be:

Business Owners & Founders
Managing Directors
General Managers
Operations Directors & Managers
Hotel & Venue Owners
Estate & House Managers
Family Office Professionals
HR & People Managers
Executive Assistants & PAs involved in recruitment

They don’t need to be recruiting today.

I’m interested in building relationships with good businesses and households before they suddenly need somebody.

What does a great referral look like?

It can be incredibly simple.

You might say:

“Maria, I know someone who runs a lovely independent hotel. I don’t know whether they’re recruiting, but I think you two would get on.”

Perfect.

Or:

“One of my clients manages a private estate. Would you like me to introduce you?”

Absolutely.

Or even:

“I’m not entirely sure whether this is the sort of business you work with, but I know the owner. Shall I connect you?”

Yes.

I’d much rather have the conversation and discover we’re not the right fit than miss a good introduction because someone wasn’t sure.