S7 E11 - Andrii Oliinyk: From Superyachts to Royal Palaces: Life as a UHNW Butler

What does it really take to build a career as a Butler at the very highest level of private service? In this episode of **Recruitment Diaries: Life in Private Staffing**, Philippa is joined by **Andrii Oliinyk**, an experienced Head Butler whose career has taken him from an engineering degree and supermarket job to **superyachts, a Royal residence in the Middle East and a UHNW private household in London**. Andrii's route into private service was anything but traditional. Rather than starting at a prestigious Butler Academy, he learned on the job, continually upskilled and built an international career through hands-on experience. Together, Philippa and Andrii discuss the realities of working at the highest levels of private service, why no two households are ever the same, adapting between Royal and UHNW environments, and why even the most experienced Butlers never stop learning. **In this episode, Philippa and Andrii cover:** ✨ Breaking into private service without the traditional Butler Academy route 🛥️ Starting a career in superyachts and learning luxury service from the ground up 👑 Five years working inside a Royal residence in the Middle East 🌍 Moving from Middle Eastern Royal service to a UHNW private household in London 🏡 Why every private household has completely different standards and expectations 🍽️ Silver service, VVIP standards and training other Butlers 🤝 Leadership, teamwork and building exceptional private household teams 💡 Why adaptability and continuous learning are essential for a successful Butler career Whether you're an aspiring **Butler**, **House Manager**, **Estate Manager**, **Private PA**, or already working within **UHNW private households**, this episode offers a fascinating insight into what it really takes to build a career at the highest level of private service. **Resources & Links** 🌐 Visit: www.silverswanrecruitment.com 🎧 Follow *Recruitment Diaries: Life in Private Staffing* on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📱 Follow us on Instagram: **@silverswanrecruitment** & **@silverswanpodcast** 💬 Join one of our global private staffing communities: [enquiries@silverswanrecruitment.com](mailto:enquiries@silverswanrecruitment.com)