Bespoke Private Service Jobs

Bespoke Private Service (BPS) is an executive search firm specializing in connecting exceptional talent with transformative leadership opportunities within single-family offices, multi-family offices, private service sectors, and family foundations.

Founded in 2014 by Christopher A. West, BPS is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in Oakland, California, and Larkspur, California.

Mission and Values

The firm's mission is to serve individuals and organizations that utilize their resources to drive positive change in the world. BPS focuses on building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships by ensuring cultural alignment between clients and candidates.

This approach preserves family legacies and promotes operational excellence.

Specializations

• Single Family Office Leadership & Private Service: Recruiting roles such as Chief of Staff, Family Office Directors, Operations Managers, Estate Managers, House Managers, Property Managers, Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, and Private Chefs.
• Multi-Family Office Recruitment: Offering executive search services for multi-family offices seeking leaders skilled in managing complex dynamics of multiple ultra-high-net-worth families with discretion and excellence.
• Foundation Leadership: Recruiting Executive Directors, Program Officers, and Grant Managers focused on strategic philanthropy and measurable impact for family foundations.

Process

BPS employs a comprehensive, seven-step process to ensure successful candidate placement:

• Discovery Call: Understanding the client's unique needs and culture.
• Assessment: Developing detailed job descriptions and candidate scoring rubrics.
• Recruiting: Sourcing, vetting, and interviewing potential candidates.
• Candidate Presentation: Presenting top candidates to the client.
• Client Interviews: Facilitating interviews between clients and candidates.
• Hiring Finalization: Assisting in negotiating and finalizing offers.
• 90-Day Mentorship: Providing mentorship to new hires for 90 days to ensure successful integration.

Locations

BPS operates primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in:

• San Francisco, CA, USA
• Oakland, CA, USA
• Larkspur, California

Additionally, the firm has placed staff in Colorado, New York, Connecticut, South Florida, and Los Angeles.