Household Staffing Jobs & Domestic Vacancies
A private family based in Abu Dhabi, UAE is seeking an experienced, professional, and nurturing Governess to support the academic and personal development of their five children.
The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background, previous experience working with private families, and a passion for helping children reach their full academic potential while fostering confidence, independence, respect, and excellent manners.
The Governess will be responsible for supporting the development of five children:
Boy – 10 years old
Boy – 9 years old
Girl – 7 years old
Twin boys – 4 years old
All children attend school and follow the British Curriculum.
The family has additional household staff, including nannies/maids, who assist with the children’s daily care and household routines.
While the Governess’s primary focus will be the children’s education, academic progress, and overall development, this role also requires someone who is proactive, hands-on, and willing to take initiative with general childcare responsibilities whenever needed.
The Governess should be comfortable supporting the children beyond their academic needs, including supervising daily routines, engaging in age-appropriate activities, providing guidance, and ensuring their overall well-being.
The older children are largely independent, while the younger twins will require more hands-on support, supervision, and engagement.
The successful candidate should demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a genuine commitment to nurturing the children’s educational, emotional, social, and personal growth while working collaboratively with the family and existing household staff.
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Caretaker/Gardener (M/F) for their family’s second home in the heart of the Brie region (77), less than an hour from Paris. The role covers maintaining the grounds, keeping all equipment in good working order, and overseeing the security of the property.
Position available from April 2027. Permanent contract (CDI), 35 hours per week. Independent staff accommodation is provided.
A private family residing in a luxury residence on the Upper East Side is seeking an experienced, meticulous, and proactive Housekeeper & House Assistant.
This dual-role position requires a professional who can maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and organization in the home while providing light household administrative and operational support.
The ideal candidate is discrete, detail-oriented, self-directed, and comfortable working around pets. As the family has a dog, a genuinely dog-friendly professional who can assist with daily pet care and oversee the dog while the family is traveling is required.
A high-net-worth private principal residing in Miami Beach is seeking an experienced, discreet, quick-thinking, and highly adaptable Private Housekeeper to join an informal yet demanding private household.
This is a permanent, long-term career position within a growing residential family property portfolio, offering excellent opportunities for future career progression into a Head Housekeeper or Assistant House Manager role.
The ideal candidate possesses exceptional common sense, a proactive and multitasking mindset, and the ability to rapidly pivot between daily tasks (such as transitioning instantly from deep cleaning to preparing a custom smoothie or running an urgent pharmacy errand).
Comprehensive training will be provided directly by the outgoing housekeeper who is transitioning to maternity leave.
We are seeking a reliable, hardworking, and hands-on Outdoor Housekeeper / Exterior Maintenance Attendant to join the team at EŌME Residences, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai.
The position involves maintaining the cleanliness, appearance, and overall upkeep of outdoor areas
across multiple luxury private residences, including exterior stone surfaces, terraces, pathways, swimming pool areas, driveways, and vehicles.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all outdoor areas are consistently clean, well-maintained, and presented to a high standard, creating a pleasant and comfortable environment for community owners and their guests.
As the role involves working across multiple properties, we are looking for someone who is flexible, physically fit, proactive, and willing to take on different outdoor cleaning and basic maintenance responsibilities.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in outdoor housekeeping, exterior cleaning, or property maintenance, preferably within luxury private residences, villas, hotels, or resorts. They should take pride in their work, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, and be comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
A private family of five in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Private Chef to bring fresh, thoughtful cooking into their home every day.
This full-time, live-out position requires a culinary professional who can manage the complete kitchen operation from menu planning and grocery shopping to preparation and dinner service.
The family maintains a kosher household, so a solid understanding of kosher dietary laws is essential. The ideal candidate will prepare balanced, flavorful meals built on fresh, seasonal, organic, and locally sourced ingredients with a focus on Mediterranean, Israeli, and Asian cuisines.
Additionally, the role involves preparing customized nutrient-dense meals for one family member following specific dietary requirements. This position is perfect for a proactive, dependable, and discreet chef who takes real pleasure in cooking for a family and becoming a trusted part of their daily life.
Our client, a private family based in Jumeirah Golf Estate, Dubai, is seeking a reliable and experienced Live-In Housekeeper to maintain their five-bedroom villa.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day housekeeping, cleanliness, and organisation of the household, ensuring that the residence is maintained to a high standard at all times.
The household consists of the family and a five-year-old child, with an existing nanny also employed. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working alongside other household staff and caring for the home in a professional, discreet, and organised manner.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking, flexible, and trustworthy housekeeper who is able to work independently and adapt to the family's household routines and requirements.