Household & Estate Staffing

We Place the People
Behind the Home.

Estate managers, private chefs, nannies, housekeepers, butlers, personal assistants — and every role in between.

Full-service private household staffing for discerning families, high-profile principals, and family offices across Chicago, Palm Beach, and South Florida. Every position follows the same process. Every candidate meets the same standard.

Whether you are hiring a housekeeper for a single residence or an estate manager to oversee a multi-property portfolio — the process does not change.

Every candidate has cleared the same screening. Every introduction is the result of the same standard of work. The only thing that changes is the search itself — because we build it around your household, not around a job title.

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Not sure which role fits
your household?

We advise on role structure as part of every consultation. Many families come to us with a title in mind — we help refine the scope, schedule, and expectations before the search begins.

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If the position exists within a private home, estate, or family office — we place it.

From the Blog

Guides to household
roles & employment.

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Hiring Guide

How Do I Know Which Household Employee I Need to Hire?

A guide to identifying the right role for your household — before you start the search.

Role Comparison

What's the Difference Between a Property Manager, Estate Manager, and House Manager?

The three most commonly confused roles in private household staffing — and when to hire each.

Role Guide

The Difference Between a High-Quality Housekeeper and a Maid Service

Why private household housekeeping is a career position — not a cleaning appointment.

Childcare

What's the Difference Between a Nanny, a Governess, and a Family Assistant?

Three distinct roles that overlap on paper — and diverge completely in practice.

Estate Operations

Designing the Invisible Architecture: Structuring High-Performing Estate Teams

How to build a household team that operates seamlessly — from role definition through reporting lines.

Operations

The Hidden Risk of Relying Too Much on One Household Employee

Why single points of failure in household staffing create more exposure than most families realize.