Household Staffing Agency
in Los Angeles
Hire proven, experienced household staff in Los Angeles.
From our office in New Port beach we place exceptional household staff in Los Angeles for high-net-worth families.
Morgan & Mallet (M&M) now recruits over 1,200 staff members annually, with 96% staying successfully.
Over a decade of placements has shown us what works.
Whether it’s a Bel Air estate, a Malibu, compound or a Hollywood Hills retreat, these properties succeed or fail based on the right people.
From our Newport Beach office at 895 Dove Street, our domestic staffing agency in Los Angeles serves families from Beverly Hills to Malibu.
We place candidates who have already proved they can perform under pressure in High net Worth environments.
Los Angeles
office address
895 Dove St, Newport Beach, CA 92660, United States
phone
+1 (305)710-3380
contact@morganmallet.agency
opening hours
Monday - Thursday : 9AM - 6PM
Friday : 9AM - 5PM
Saturday & Sunday : Closed
Bespoke Household Staff Recruitment in LA
Founded 2014
Now with over 1,200 successful placements annually across HNW and UHNW households.
All Candidates Verified
Including criminal, employment and identity checks as standard.
Only Experienced Candidates
We work entirely with candidates that have prior HNW/UHNW experience.
Routine Check-ins
After making a placement we will follow up with both client and candidate.
Why Los Angeles Families Choose M&M
M&M’s ability to recruit experienced household staff comes from the direct knowledge of our founders.
Before launching M&M, the co-founders worked in private households themselves. Laurine, one of the founders, worked as a nanny, while Morgan, the other founder, served as a chauffeur and butler.
This personal experience gives us insight into the demands that most agencies don’t have.
We are now the only international household staffing agency with offices across the globe, including New York, Newport Beach CA, London, Paris, Monaco, and Switzerland.
Our global network lets us find the best candidates while handling US-specific contracts, compliance, and labor laws.
In Los Angeles (serviced from our California office in Newport Beach), our top three requested positions are:
Personal assistant – 84% of our PA candidates in Los Angeles have supported families with a net worth of $30M or more.
73% of our PAs are experienced in luxury asset management (jets, art, exotic vehicles, estate events).
Housekeeper – 45.5% of our housekeepers are experienced head housekeepers who manage multi-million dollar estates.
Many are skilled in museum-grade care for art and luxury finishes.
What Our Co-Founder Says About LA Salaries
Why are salaries in Los Angeles so high right now?
“I get asked this question a lot, and honestly, it’s one of my favourite things to unpack, because the answer tells you so much about what private service has become in places like LA.
LA has lots of ultra-high-net-worth families managing multiple properties, family offices, international travel, and art collections. Running these households takes real skill, and that skill costs money.Â
Many roles are live-in or need serious flexibility: early mornings, late nights, last-minute travel. When your life revolves around a family’s schedule, your pay should reflect that.Â
And families need people they can trust completely. Candidates with a proven track record of keeping things private are worth more.
At M&M, we only place candidates with prior experience. They already get it. That pushes salaries higher, because that kind of experience is rare and protects everyone.”
Los Angeles Luxury Communities We Serve
Household Staff Recruitment in Beverly Hills
Wealth
We place household staff in Beverly Hills in estates ranging in value, size and prestige. It’s a key area where our clients need domestic staff.Â
LOCAL Placement Success
Our LA office team placed an estate manager for a Beverly Hills family needing management of a primary home, pool house, guest quarters and large grounds.Â
The successful candidate brought ten years of experience with entertainment industry families.
Bel Air - Our Domestic Staff Recruitment Insights
Wealth
Bel Air’s high value gated estates mean that our agency presence here is important for those needing a household staff agency in Bel Air.Â
LOCAL Placement Success
Morgan Richez our co-founder placed an estate manager for a Bel Air family requiring management of a property with a large footprint.
The position involved overseeing house renovation, managing contractors and services, hiring and training household staff, handling vehicle upkeep and payroll, and driving the couple to appointments including frequent trips to Las Vegas.Â
The successful candidate brought a minimum of eight years of experience supporting high net worth individuals and a hospitality background.Â
Malibu: Placing Domestic Staff with Specific Skills
Wealth
Malibu’s beachfront properties range from $5 million to over $50 million. Household Staff needs here are strong.
local Placement Success
Our LA office placed a traveling executive chef for a VVIP family based in Malibu with an additional luxury villa in St. Tropez, France.
The position required expertise in private luxury residences and yachts, creating healthy meals respecting dietary restrictions, supervising a kitchen team of four, and preparing international cuisine including Thai, Arabic, Asian and Italian offerings for a family of eight.
Holmby Hills: Private Staff Placement for Old Money and Elegance
Wealth
Holmby Hills features some of Los Angeles’s most historic estates, ranging from $15 million to over $100 million.
The neighborhood attracts established families, entertainment industry royalty and international buyers needing private staff.
local placement success
Our LA office team placed a traditional butler for a Holmby Hills estate who manages a wine cellar valued at over $2 million.
Daily management and curation of the wine collection needed expertise in wine and formal menus.
Pacific Palisades Private Staff: Family-Oriented Coastal Living
Wealth
We have placed staff in Pacific Palisades in wealthy family homes. For entertainment industry professionals, tech executives and families looking for good schools, community atmosphere and coastal access.
local placement success
Our Newport Beach office placed a professional nanny for a Pacific Palisades family looking after three children under eight.
The successful candidate brought experience with dynamic, energetic children and expertise planing outdoor activities for children.
Hidden Hills and Calabasas: Gated Community Living
Wealth
Hidden Hills and Calabasas feature gated communities with properties ranging from $3 million to $20 million.
LOCAL Placement Success
Laurine Mallet our co-founder placed a house manager for a high-profile family in a gated community requiring oversight of two high-value estates.
The position involves supervision of all housekeeping staff.
The successful candidate demonstrated career progression from housekeeper to house manager and personal assistant.Â
We also place staff across Malibu Colony, Brentwood, Holmby Hills, Bel Air Crest, and other prestigious LA neighborhoods.
We Hire Household Staff for these roles in Los Angeles
The most interesting household staffing placements in Los Angeles involve estate managers who oversee large properties.
M&M Agency Data:
- Our estate managers typically oversee teams of four to six staff members across multiple properties, with 50% of client requests originating from the United States.
Co-founder, Morgan Richez has noticed that Los Angeles estate managers increasingly need to understand wellness and holistic household operations, from managing organic gardens to coordinating with personal trainers and wellness practitioners.
We have over 4,500 private chef profiles in our database, with 35% of client requests originating from the United States and 10% specifically looking for Michelin-starred experience.
M&M recruiter, Jonathan de Vanderbilt, notes that Los Angeles chefs more than ever need to understand functional medicine approaches to nutrition, working with principals’ health practitioners.
Our Newport Beach team reports that early childhood education credentials, CPR certification and bilingual capabilities (particularly Spanish, French or Mandarin) are highly valued, with many placements involving international travel.
M&M Agency Data:
- Over 8,800 childcare specialist profiles in our database, with 5.26% currently located in the United States.
Laurine Mallet notes that Los Angeles nannies now really need to understand screen-time management for children, outdoor education, and wellness-focused parenting philosophies, which have become important in the area. Los Angeles has a progressive approach to child development.
Our team says that wine knowledge, formal service training and the ability to move between formal service and casual California living are really important.
M&M Agency Data:
- Around 2,600 butler profiles in our database, with 22% of client requests specifically requiring traditional English butlers certified by recognized butler schools.
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Morgan Richez explains that butlers managing wine cellars must know proper storage temperatures, understand wine regions, and master food and wine pairings.
Recruiters based at our Newport Beach location note that knowledge of eco-friendly cleaning products is increasingly valued, with live-in arrangements common in larger estates and live-out staff serving smaller properties.
M&M Agency Data:
- Over 6,400 housekeeper profiles in our database, with 45.5% qualified as experienced head housekeepers who can manage teams of two to 25 housekeepers.
Household Staff Salaries in Los Angeles in 2026
Position | US Salary Range | Example Placement Made by M&M | Location |
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Estate Managers | $150,000 – $250,000 | Oversaw a high-profile primary residence and guest quarters for an entertainment industry principal. | Beverly Hills |
Executive Housekeepers | $95,000 – $170,000 | Specialist in luxury textile care and museum-quality art handling for a historic multi-acre estate. | Brentwood |
Nannies | $70,000 – $150,000 | Managed enrichment schedules, school runs, and outdoor activities like surf lessons for three children. | Pacific Palisades |
Private Chefs | $120,000 – $350,000 | Expert in macro-balancing and functional nutrition, providing tailored meal plans for a beachfront household. | Malibu |
Chauffeurs | $85,000 – $150,000 | Provided executive protection and secure transport for a high-profile family in a gated community. | Hollywood Hills |
Data source: M&M Annual Salary Report 2025/2026.
How Does Our Agency Achieve a 96% Success Placement Rate?
Recruiters from our LA office are trained to follow a process M&M have been refining for over a decade. The agency now completes over 1,200 placements annually.Â
Our 96% success rate comes from a six-step vetting system that filters out mismatches before families ever meet a candidate.
Our recruiters contact at least three previous employers by phone, never email.
Reference checks are a mandatory requirement written into every M&M recruiter’s employment.
Laurine Mallet explains that reference checks reveal critical information candidates may not disclose, such as a butler who voluntarily covered driving duties when the chauffeur was sick, demonstrating flexibility beyond the job description.
Last year, our Newport Beach team caught a concerning pattern through references for a candidate who appeared qualified but struggled consistently under pressure during high-profile events.
From our LA office, recruiters verify every qualification claimed. We check culinary certifications, childcare credentials, housekeeping training and professional licenses.
With over 6,400 housekeepers in our database and 45.5% qualified as experienced head housekeepers, our team knows exactly which training matters and which credentials indicate genuine expertise versus surface-level experience.
Our custom ATS allows our recruiters to search based on qualifications too, this means searches for candidates are faster, and more reliable.Â
Our recruiters use real situations Los Angeles households face to test discretion, pressure management and service style.
A lot of our recruiters worked as household staff before becoming M&M recruiters. This insider expertise is invaluable for asking the real questions.Â
Can this chef handle a last-minute menu change for 40 guests? Will this nanny stay calm when paparazzi show up at school pickup?
According to recruiters at our Newport Beach location, these scenarios reveal how candidates think under pressure, not just what they claim they can do.
We run U.S. and international criminal background checks through Accurate.com, a professional screening service that flags criminal records, employment gaps and other concerns.
No exceptions.
Our custom ATS blocks recruiters from submitting candidates until all required checks are complete, including social media reviews, ensuring every placement meets the same quality standards across all M&M offices.
Our system requires driver’s licenses for roles requiring driving, passports for travel-capable staff, and work certificates.
This documentation is collected and verified before candidates advance to final interviews, creating a complete professional profile that families can trust.
Most Los Angeles families choose a trial period to confirm fit before committing to a permanent hire.
M&M provides a three-month guarantee, contacting both candidate and client every 10 days during this period.
Laurine Mallet notes that sometimes families want to end placements over minor technical mistakes.
Our recruiters step in to provide perspective, helping distinguish between small learning curves and genuine incompatibility.
When recruiters have faith in a candidate based on thorough vetting, references and interview performance, they advocate for giving the placement time to succeed.
This support during the critical first three months is when trust builds and routines solidify.
What Makes Domestic Staffing in Los Angeles Unique in 2026
Since 2015, luxury domestic staffing has transformed structurally.Â
The insights below come from Laurine Morgan, co-founder of M&M.
Professionalized Estate Management
Global Security and Discretion
Multi-Property Technical Expertise
Since 2023, demand for staff managing smart home technologies in LA and unique property systems has increased significantly.
Principals require staff who can plan, monitor and report with managerial precision.
The Wellness and Quality of Life Shift
Essential Information for Los Angeles Employers on Domestic Employment
As of January 1, 2026, the minimum wage in California is $16.90 per hour, with some cities requiring higher rates.
Domestic workers are entitled to overtime pay.
For live-out domestic workers, overtime is required after eight hours per day or 40 hours per week. For live-in domestic workers and personal attendants, overtime is required after nine hours per day or 45 hours per week.
Workers are entitled to a 30-minute unpaid meal break after five hours of work and a second meal break after 10 hours. Ten-minute paid rest breaks are required for every four hours worked. Live-in domestic workers must receive 12 consecutive hours of duty-free time within each workday.
Employers are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for domestic workers. California requires employers to provide paid sick leave, with workers accruing at least one hour for every 30 hours worked.
California’s Domestic Worker Bill of Rights provides protections including the right to organize, protection from discrimination and specific standards for working conditions.
M&M can guide you through payroll setup, onboarding, and background checks to ensure you are fully compliant and protected.
Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Families should consult legal or HR professionals for definitive guidance specific to their circumstances.
Frequently Asked
Questions
How to legally pay a housekeeper in Los Angeles?
To legally pay a housekeeper in Los Angeles, you need to register as a household employer and handle payroll taxes.
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This includes withholding federal and state income taxes, plus paying Social Security, Medicare, and unemployment insurance.
California requires workers’ compensation insurance for household employees, even if you only have one person on staff.
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You’ll also need to comply with California’s strict wage and hour laws, including overtime rules that differ from federal requirements.
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M&M offers a payroll service that handles all of this for you.
We manage the paperwork, tax filings, and compliance requirements so you can get started quickly without navigating California’s employment regulations yourself.
How to check if a maid is blacklisted in Los Angeles?
There is no official “blacklist” for household staff in Los Angeles. However, thorough background checks and reference verification help you understand a candidate’s work history and reliability.
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M&M conducts a minimum of three reference checks for every candidate we place. We speak directly with former employers to verify employment dates, job performance, and reasons for leaving.
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We also work with third-party providers for criminal record checks.
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This approach gives you confidence that candidates have been properly vetted before they enter your home.
Can I "test" a candidate before making a permanent hire?
Yes, trial periods are a common part of household staffing. Most families use them to confirm the match works before committing to a long-term hire.
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M&M supports trial periods through regular communication touchpoints with both you and the candidate throughout the probationary phase.
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These conversations help catch small issues early before they become deal-breakers.
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Sometimes families want to end a placement over minor mistakes, and our recruiters step in to provide perspective and help resolve misunderstandings.
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During a trial, pay close attention to how the candidate handles daily routines, communicates problems, and adapts to your household’s lifestyle.
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Clear expectations and regular feedback during this period set up long-term success.
What kind of background checks does M&M perform?
M&M conducts thorough vetting for every candidate we place. We verify two to three professional references from past employers, speaking directly with each one to confirm work history and performance.
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It is a mandatory requirement written into the employment contract for all M&M recruiters to contact at least three former employers.
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We also collect driver’s licenses for roles requiring driving, passports for travel-capable staff, and work certificates. For finalists moving to in-person interviews, we use Accurate.com, a professional background screening service that flags criminal records, employment gaps, and other concerns.
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Our custom built ATS blocks recruiters from submitting candidates until all required checks are complete, including social media reviews.
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This standardized process ensures every placement meets the same quality standards across all M&M offices.
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Can M&M assist with staff for secondary homes outside of California?
Yes, M&M places staff across multiple properties nationwide and internationally. We handle placements throughout the US, UK, Europe, UAE, and other locations where high-net-worth families maintain homes.
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M&M ensures you have a single point of contact, meaning the same recruiter who handled your Malibu placement will also manage your Monaco staffing needs.
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Our large network means we can source qualified candidates even for remote locations. For example, if you need staff for a property in Arizona or Florida, we draw from candidate pools in major hubs like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami where experienced household professionals are concentrated.
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We also help families who split time between properties by finding staff who can manage handoffs, maintain systems across locations, and travel with the household when needed.
Your Trusted Partner for Los Angeles Household Staffing
As you already know, we place estate managers, personal assistants, nannies, and chefs across Hollywood Hills, Silver Lake, Malibu, and beyond.Â
These are not résumés sent in batches. Every candidate has worked in similar homes, understands what privacy looks like in this city.
After your call with us you will receive between three to five perfectly formatted resumes, hand picked, perfect and eager to start.Â
Then we arrange a call, and you can judge for yourself, with over a decade of experience, and even doing the roles ourselves, we are confident you’ll be more than happy.Â
Zero headaches, zero stress, just reliable, long term, discrete household workers. No learners, no drama.Â
Call M&M at 305 710 3380 or visit our site to discuss your Los Angeles staffing requirements.Â
We will respond within 24 hours and assign you a recruiter who knows this market.