A governess focuses on education and mentoring, teaching academic subjects and life skills, while a nanny handles daily childcare tasks like feeding, bathing, and routines. Families hire a governess to prioritize personalized education and development.
Hire a private Live-in/Live-out Housekeeper
International private housekeeper staffing services for your household needs
For over 11 years , Morgan & Mallet has been the trusted name in private housekeeper recruitment, catering to the refined needs of households worldwide and in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Dubai, Paris, Valbonne near Monaco and Rolle in Switzerland.
Why to hire a private housekeeper?
A private housekeeper is more than just a cleaning professional. They are entrusted with maintaining the comfort, hygiene, and organization of your home. Choosing between a live-in or live-out arrangement depends on your household’s specific requirements
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What types of private housekeeper placement services does Morgan & Mallet offer?
Permanent search
- Permanent recruitment ensures stability and long-term employment.
- We focus on finding a housekeeper who aligns with the family’s values and culture.
- We use detailed screening methods to ensure the candidate is the right fit.
Temporary search
- Can be hired quickly to meet short-term needs.
- Reduce long-term staffing costs while meeting immediate needs.
- Allowing you to adjust household staffing levels based on workload.
Payroll services
- All legal, payroll and tax compliance will be managed by us (USA, UK and France).
- We reduce internal HR and finance costs for you.
- Streamlined processes, improved accuracy, and faster handling of salaries, benefits, and deductions.
Responsibilities and qualifications to consider in your household private housekeeper
When hiring a live-in or live-out housekeeper, these qualifications ensure the individual is equipped to manage household responsibilities with professionalism and discretion:
Key Qualifications for Your Private Housekeeper
- Household Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe home through expert cleaning, laundry, and home organization.
- Meal Preparation: Prepare meals suited to family preferences and manage grocery shopping efficiently.
- Event Support: Assist with hosting duties, including table setting and ensuring seamless event execution.
- Travel Assistance: Handle packing, unpacking, and maintaining the household during family trips.
- Child or Pet Care (if required): Provide support with childcare routines or pet care needs.
- Experienced and Reliable: Proven track record in private households with strong references.
- Discreet and Trustworthy: Maintains privacy and professionalism at all times.
- Organized and Flexible: Adapts to dynamic schedules and varying household needs.
- Cooking Skills: Prepares meals suited to dietary preferences with expertise in menu planning.
- Detail-Oriented: Ensures high standards of cleanliness and organization in every task.
Hiring a professional private housekeeper guarantees your home is managed efficiently, offering peace of mind and more time for what matters most.
Why choose Morgan & Mallet to recruit a private housekeeper ?
Extensive Network
We have a vast database of highly trained household private housekeeper and household staff from around the world.
Rigorous Screening
Our recruitment process includes thorough interviews, reference checks, and background assessments.
Global Reach
We operate in major cities, giving you access to top-tier candidates in your area or abroad.
Tailored Recruitment
Our services are personalized to align with each client’s preferences and household requirements.
How Morgan & Mallet finds the perfect private housekeeper for You ?
We understand that finding the right private housekeeper is more than just matching skills to responsibilities. Our recruitment process is designed to assess each candidate’s personality, professionalism, and compatibility with the household’s unique needs.
Understanding your needs:
Our recruitment experts,
will discuss your specific requirements. We’ll assess what you’re looking for in terms of experience, skills, and personal attributes.
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Selecting qualified candidates: Using our network and database of trained professionals, we locate butlers who meet your requirements.
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The interview process: Once we’ve shortlisted candidates, we organize interviews to ensure a seamless match between candidate and client.
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Background and reference checks: We conduct comprehensive background checks and verify references to guarantee our candidates' professionalism and integrity.
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Introducing the top candidate to the client:
This step gives you an opportunity to personally evaluate each candidate, ask questions, and gauge compatibility.
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Follow-up for client and candidate satisfaction: Our support doesn’t end once a private housekeeper is hired. Morgan & Mallet follows up with both the client and the housekeeper after placement to confirm that expectations are being met and that both parties are satisfied.
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How much will it cost to hire a private housekeeper?
While salaries can vary based on experience, location, and responsibilities, here are some typical salary ranges for private housekeeper in different cities:
Frequently asked questions about hiring a private housekeeper
What is a private housekeeper?
How much does it cost to hire a private housekeeper?
Salaries vary by location and experience. For example, in New York and Los Angeles, annual salaries range from $70,000 to $120,000; in Paris and Monaco, from €60,000 to €120,000; and in Dubai, from AED 160,000 to AED 200,000.
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With a team of recruiters holding a combined 200+ years of experience in recruiting household staff for high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) households, Morgan & Mallet brings unparalleled expertise to private governess recruitment.
Our recruiters are deeply familiar with the unique demands of prestigious residences and discerning clients worldwide. Our services extend internationally and are offered in multiple languages, including English, French, Arabic, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Portuguese and Tagalog.
