Candidates
Your job search for an elite position in a private household begins here.
Positions We Place
We specialize in recruiting exceptional talent for private households and fully staffed estates, ensuring expertise in the following categories:
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Nanny
Caring for one or multiple children in the home, the nanny’s primary responsibility is the health and safety of the children. Job duties include: creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment, light housekeeping, meal preparation for children, and transporting children to and from school or activities. Read more.
Family Assistant
Sometimes called a “Nanny/ House Manager” or “Nanny manager”. This role encompasses the duties of the nanny and may also include additional responsibilities such as: running errands, completing organizational tasks in the home, family laundry, tidying common areas of the home, grocery shopping, and meal preparation for the children and/or family. Some of the job responsibilities may require the Family Assistant or Nanny/House Manager to be scheduled during times of the day when children are not present.
Newborn Care Specialist
Sometimes referred to as a “night nurse” or “baby nurse”. The primary role of the newborn care specialist is to provide assistance and education during the baby’s first 3-4 months of life. Newborn Care Specialists may work during the night to attend to the baby and allow the parents to get some rest, or they may create a nurturing and stimulating environment for the baby during waking hours. Read more.
Governess
A governess offers expert childcare and educational support, fostering intellectual, social, and emotional growth. Key duties include personalized tutoring, supervising daily activities, and creating a nurturing environment. Read more.
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House Manager
A house manager is responsible for the entire home as well as the surrounding property. They may be the sole staff member. If other staff members are present they are responsible for training new staff members. Their duties may include overseeing vendors, managing ongoing household projects, general housekeeping, running errands, keeping inventory stocked, booking travel arrangements, and more. A good house manager is tech-savvy, discreet, well organized, detail-oriented, and able to represent you and your household well. Read more.
Estate Manager
An estate manager is a top-level executive position. This is a full-time administrative service professional that acts as the head of all household staff, sometimes managing multiple properties, extensive grounds, elaborate art, antiques, and wine collections. Job duties may include hiring and overseeing household staff, accounting, budgeting, and payroll. He or she is responsible for screening and overseeing vendors, contractors, and construction projects, as well as advising on maintenance of pools, landscaping, automobiles, yachts, private planes, etc. Read More.
Butler
A professionally trained butler ensures seamless household operations with exceptional personal service, event planning, and staff oversight. This role manages household inventory, daily operations, and provides sophisticated white glove service to residents and guests. Read more.
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Private Chef
A private chef has typically had culinary training or worked in recognized establishments. Their responsibility is to prepare meals in the home for the client. They are able to accommodate dietary restrictions and create a fully customized menu. A pre-determined budget is set by the client and the chef handles the grocery shopping, cleanup and storing leftovers. Read more.
Housekeeper
The housekeeper is responsible for deep cleaning & daily maintenance of the home including changing linens, making beds, sweeping, vacuuming, moping, laundry, dusting, keeping cupboards and closets neat and tidy, & advising employers on any repairs that need attention or cleaning products that are low in stock. Read more.
Laundress
A laundress specializes in the care of clothing and linens, ensuring they are impeccably cleaned, pressed, and maintained. Responsibilities include washing, ironing, managing wardrobe organization, and handling delicate fabrics. Read more
Domestic Couple
A domestic couple works together to manage household duties, including cleaning, cooking, and outdoor maintenance. They ensure the smooth operation of the home, offering comprehensive care and coordination of household activities. Read more.
Chauffeur
The primary responsibility of a chauffeur is to transport the employer and passengers to/from home, work, or recreational activities in a comfortable, safe, and efficient manner. Duties include cleaning the vehicle, arranging the vehicle to be serviced and repaired, running errands, clearing driveways in the winter, and insuring the vehicles insurance/registrations are up to date. A chauffeur is expected to look polished and groomed, demonstrate good etiquette, and deliver superior standard of care and customer service from start to finish. Read more.
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Personal Assistant
A personal assistant works to make life easier for their bosses by scheduling appointments, managing projects, coordinating events, organizing the home or office, running errands, and paying bills. Read More.
Executive Assistant
An executive assistant holds similar responsibilities to a personal assistant, but is in a more corporate setting. The role is managerial based, requires high-level decision making skills, and a specialization in business communication and coordination. Read More.
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Property Manager
An in-house residential property manager oversees the day-to-day and seasonal operations of the exterior of a home, coordinating maintenance, managing vendors, and handling financial aspects. This role ensures the exterior of the home plus surrounding grounds and facilities remain in top condition, providing peace of mind to Principals, particularly while they are off-property or if their estate includes many moving parts. Read more.
Houseman
A houseman supports the smooth operation of a home through general maintenance, overseeing household systems, and assisting other staff. This role brings versatility and expertise to household management tasks. Read more.
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We also offer access to our exclusive network of service professionals, providing candidates with specialized experience in various industries, including:
Personal stylists
Elderly care companions & caregivers
Personal trainers
Fitness instructors
Flight crew
Yacht crew
Luxury lifestyle travel concierge services
Qualifications For Job Seekers To Apply
Professional resume
Relevant job history with at least 3 years of verifiable paid domestic experience after the age of 18
Willingness to complete a criminal background check
Legal authorization to work in the United States
For childcare positions - CPR and First Aid certification (or willing to renew prior to hire)
High-school diploma or equivalent
Minimum age of 21+
Non-smoker
3 professional references (excluding family, friends, coworkers, and non-related experience)
Must be willing to make at least a 1 year commitment
Highly suggested: At least one letter of recommendation and a cover letter
Candidate Process
What Makes Us Unique
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Having worked as nannies and house managers, we understand the candidate experience intimately. We aim to match you with opportunities that suit your unique personality and skill set.
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Your personal information remains confidential until you are offered a job. References are only contacted with your permission. We support you throughout your job search and advocate on your behalf.
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Employers are pre-screened and required to offer legal, competitive pay and benefits. Our work agreements protect you, and we promote professional development through affiliations with industry organizations.
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