The Power Behind the Throne: Elevate Your Lifestyle with the Perfect Household Staff

A truly well-run household is more than pumped up cushions and gourmet meals. It’s a smooth, seamless operation built on trust, discretion, and precision.

Imagine walking into a home where:

• Everything is immaculate with great attention to detail.
• Meals are carefully tailored to your tastes and schedule.
• Events are flawlessly coordinated.
• Household staff work as a team.
• Everything—simply—works.

When your household staff align with your lifestyle, they don’t just support your routine; they enhance it.

Housekeepers

A first-class housekeeper is a master of more than cleanliness—they bring order, organisation, and pride to their work. From caring for fine fabrics and antiques to managing wardrobes, running errands, or even basic cooking, their expertise and attention to detail creates an always-inviting home environment.

Private Chefs/Cooks

Food is personal—and a private chef delivers both flavour and function. Whether you want nutritious meals, child-friendly fare, or sophisticated entertaining, a skilled chef creatively tailors menus to your lifestyle, using the freshest seasonal ingredients available.

Butlers

The modern butler blends traditional service with contemporary versatility. From greeting guests and pouring champagne to driving, supervising staff, managing wardrobes or coordinating events, a butler sets the tone for a well ordered, seamless household experience—always with discretion and polish.

Private Chauffeurs

A private chauffeur is a professional driver who is hired to transport individuals or families in a comfortable, safe, and punctual manner. They typically work for one client or family and may be employed on a full-time or part-time basis.  They will be professional, organised, well-groomed and with good communication skills.

House/Estate Managers

A House Manager or Estate Manager is often the operational anchor. They oversee budgets, liaise with contractors, manage staff, and ensure every moving part runs smoothly. With one trusted point of contact, you gain peace of mind and freedom to focus on what matters most.

Specific Expertise

All household roles are different and many of these roles increasingly overlap.  Look for practical experience that’s relevant to your specific household – whether it’s handling fine art, preparing allergen-free meals, or managing a staff of 20.

Discretion & Trust

Privacy is paramount. The right staff not only respect boundaries but understand the unspoken rules of confidentiality. That’s why thorough vetting—including personally taking up references yourself is key.

A Personal Fit

Skill is crucial, but attitude is everything. Look for:

• Adaptability to change
• A calm, positive manner
• Willingness to go the extra mile

Your team should integrate effortlessly into your lifestyle - whether that’s laid-back or something more frenetic.

1. Have a Strategy
   Put together a full job description and outline responsibilities, hours, travel expectations, and key must-haves. Precision helps attract the right candidates.
   
   
2. Assess for ‘Fit’ with your Household
   Do you want someone formal and polished, or relaxed and intuitive? Think about how a potential hire would mesh with you and your household team.
   
   
3. Total Clarity
   It’s essential to have a written contract of employment.  Avoid potential misunderstanding by ensuring your expectations are set clearly in advance.  Specify duties, performance standards, hours and schedules.