S7 E8: Thiabut Barbe - From Superyachts to Royal Palaces | Leading 300 Staff in Private Service

<p>What does it really take to manage luxury service at the very highest level?</p><p>In this episode of <em>Life in Private Staffing</em>, Philippa is joined by hospitality and estate management expert Thibaut Barbé, whose incredible 30-year career has taken him from luxury cruise ships to the world’s largest superyachts, royal palaces in the Middle East and large-scale UHNW estates across the globe. 🌍✨</p><p>Thibaut shares how he built an international career in private service, eventually managing a 25,000sqm royal palace and leading teams of more than 300 staff across multiple departments and nationalities.</p><p>Together, Philippa and Thibaut discuss the realities of managing world-class hospitality operations behind the scenes — from recruitment, training and leadership to service standards, operations and building high-performing teams within ultra-high-net-worth environments.</p><p>They also dive into one of the biggest mistakes managers make in luxury hospitality and private service: micromanagement.</p><p>In this episode, Philippa and Thibaut cover:<br>⚓️ Working aboard luxury cruise ships and superyachts<br>🛥️ Life onboard one of the world’s largest superyachts<br>🏛️ Managing royal palaces and UHNW estates in the Middle East<br>👥 Leading and recruiting teams of 300+ staff<br>✨ Building exceptional luxury service standards<br>🌍 Working across multiple countries and cultures<br>📈 Why empowering staff creates stronger operations<br>🏡 The realities of estate management and private household leadership<br>💼 Transitioning between yachting, hospitality and UHNW environments</p><p>This episode offers a fascinating insight into the people, leadership and operations behind some of the world’s most exclusive private environments.</p><p>Resources &amp; Links:<br>🔗 Visit <a href="http://www.silverswanrecruitment.com">www.silverswanrecruitment.com</a><br>🎧 Follow <em>Life in Private Staffing</em> on Spotify &amp; Apple Podcasts<br>📱 Follow us on Instagram: @silverswanrecruitment &amp; @silverswanpodcast<br>💬 Interested in joining one of our global private staffing communities? Email <a href="mailto:enquiries@silverswanrecruitment.com">enquiries@silverswanrecruitment.com</a></p>