How to hire temporary private staff with Cora
Hiring temporary or seasonal staff for a summer or weekend property can be a daunting process. However, using a private staffing agency, such as Cora, can help streamline the entire process and ensure you find the most suitable, qualified candidates efficiently.
How our private staffing recruitment process works:
- Call the team on +44 207 858 9491, or alternatively email welcome@corapartners.com and provide some details about your property, the private staffing roles you’re looking to fill, and the duration of the employment.
- We will discuss your specific requirements in detail and can visit and assess the property to better visualise the set-up, and in turn match the most appropriate candidates with your needs.
- We will work closely with you to create a detailed job description for each position you need to fill, outlining the responsibilities, required skills, qualifications, and any other relevant details.
- Cora will then begin sourcing candidates for your property, based on the job descriptions provided. We will screen candidates via video call, conduct interviews, take references, and background checks, as necessary.
- We will present you with a selection of pre-screened candidates who match your requirements, along with their profiles and CVs.
- You can then select the candidates you’d like to interview and coordinate with us to schedule interviews. These can either be in person, or via video call.
- After the interviews have taken place, we will discuss any feedback you have, and you can make decisions regarding which candidates you’d like to hire for the position(s).
- Once you’ve selected candidates, we will extend the job offers on your behalf, ensuring that the terms of employment, including duration, compensation, and any other details are clearly communicated.
- Our experienced team will provide ongoing support throughout the season, maintaining clear communication with you regarding staff performance – we can then address any issues that arise promptly and provide feedback as needed.
- As the season draws to a close, we will coordinate the end of the temporary contracts and discuss any feedback you have on the temporary private staff performance. This can help improve future hiring processes.
By partnering with our private staffing agency, Cora, you can efficiently hire temporary or seasonal private staff, ensuring a high standard of service for your guests throughout the season.
FAQs on Hiring Temporary Private Staff
When hiring temporary staff for a second home, consider the duration of employment, specific roles needed (housekeeping, gardening, property management, cooking), required qualifications and experience, accommodation arrangements if needed, local employment laws, insurance requirements, and whether staff will interact with guests. It’s important to create detailed job descriptions outlining responsibilities, working hours and expectations. Consider conducting property assessments to understand the working environment and match candidates appropriately to your property’s specific needs and setup.
The screening process typically involves several stages: initial application review, video or phone interviews to assess communication skills and availability, formal in-person or video interviews, comprehensive reference checks with previous employers, background checks including criminal record verification where legally permitted and skills assessment relevant to the role. Many property owners also conduct trial periods or working interviews. Professional staffing agencies often handle this process, conducting thorough vetting including identity verification, right-to-work checks and presenting only pre-screened candidates with detailed profiles.
Benefits include access to pre-screened, qualified candidates, reduced time spent on recruitment, professional handling of contracts and employment terms, ongoing support during the employment period, expertise in matching candidates to specific property needs and assistance with employment law compliance. Agencies typically handle reference checks, background verification and can provide replacement staff if issues arise.