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Hire a chauffeur who has been handpicked by our expert recruiters because they are at the top of their profession.
Our ultra and high net worth clients come to us because they demand only the most exceptional chauffeurs, chosen for their experience, skills, qualifications and personality.
Tell us your requirements and we will recruit a chauffeur for you of the very highest caliber, chosen because we understand the unique qualities a candidate must have to be among the very best private drivers in the profession.
At Morgan & Mallet, we are a private chauffeur agency who guarantee your chauffeur recruitment for three months and check in every ten days to ensure it’s a smooth, safe journey for your principal and family.
Contact us to hire a chauffeur today and know that your chauffeur recruitment is being handled by experts.
We place over 1,200 household staff annually. Our chauffeur agency has become one of our most requested services, and here’s why:

Morgan & Mallet (M&M) launched in 2015 from our London headquarters, founded by two determined French professionals. Our growth has led us to establish strategic offices in the world’s premier luxury markets – Monaco, Geneva, and Paris.
Client referrals and increasing demand drove our expansion across the Atlantic, with offices now operating in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.
What sets us apart? The co-founders have lived these roles themselves. Laurine Mallet provided childcare for elite families in London and Paris, while Morgan Richez worked as a butler and personal assistant in ultra-high-net-worth households.
This first hand experience fuels our 97% chauffeur placement success rate.
Every chauffeur we represent brings at least 6 years of verified luxury service experience. This standard stems directly from our founders’ understanding of what excellence means in private households.
DISCLAIMER
We might not find your ideal chauffeur in 48 hours, despite having over 3,000 profiles worldwide.
When that happens, we’ll tell you honestly: “This is going to take two weeks, not two days.”
Our clients thank us for this honesty. We’d rather you wait for excellence than have someone you need to replace two months later.
Consider the difference, while anyone with proper licensing can drive from origin to destination, your chauffeur should be able to know there are roadworks going on in Westminster or endless traffic on the 10 Freeway in West LA.
One client recently requested “someone who knows London like the back of their hand, without GPS or Waze”. Basically asking for someone with proven, verifiable experience regarding the streets of London.
This level of knowledge typically comes from a Chauffeur, definitely not your Uber driver.
The numbers tell the story:
This chart shows the percentages of the chauffeurs we employ in Los Angeles who have specific skills. It illustrates that 90% have experience managing a full vehicle fleet and serving families, while 75% are able to work with security teams.
“The principal expects chauffeur candidates by Friday. How do I deliver?”
This pressure is familiar to us. Personal assistants suddenly need chauffeur recruitment capabilities.
One PA in Manhattan called us at 7 AM in a panic. Admittedly we couldn’t reach the deadline, and we said so. However, by the end of the week we could present three perfect, verified, trustworthy private driver candidates.
These operations value proven partnerships. Following successful household staff placements, they naturally turn to us for private driver professionals.
These are our repeat clients. Once we’ve successfully placed their chef or house manager, they know we’ll get the chauffeur right too.
These offices need chauffeurs who understand hierarchies, respect confidentiality protocols, and who can work easily with the rest of the team.
Wealth managers recognize when to use external expertise. Although they masterfully handle investment strategies, household staffing presents unique challenges.
Recruitment is often said to be both an art and a science, and this where our recruitment professionals, huge CRM of candidates, and experience matters.
Your chauffeur maintains service schedules, handles registrations, manages insurance renewals. One client discovered their chauffeur’s foresight regarding the maintenance saved the family office $30,000 in potential repairs over two years.
In New York, 84% of the chauffeurs we employ for our clients drive between Upper East Side penthouses, Tribeca lofts, and Central Park West estates daily. They know the service entrances, loading dock shortcuts, and time-saving routes between these neighborhoods.
Miami example: One of our placed chauffeurs noticed the same car at three different stops. He calmly changed routes, alerted security, and had the principal safely home while the team investigated. Turns out it was paparazzi, but that awareness matters.
The bar chart below shows the service capabilities and market skills of chauffeurs we have employed in several major cities.
For chauffeurs in New York, skills in multi-borough navigation and knowledge of certain buildings and their protocols are at 94% and 89% respectively. In LA, almost all our chauffeurs have expertise in managing multiple vehicles (91%) and understand celebrity privacy needs (87%).
Regarding Miami, over 80% of chauffeurs we have employed have skills in marine logistics, while 74% are skilled in extreme weather conditions. Finally, in London, 74% are experts in diplomatic situations while over 85% of chauffeurs have knowledge of older properties that have history.
Yes, a personal driver is definitely worth it. Mainly for three reasons: time recovery, safety, and a reduction of stress. “Life is too short for traffic,” as one Monaco client beautifully put it. “My chauffeur handles the roads while I catch up on the news”.
Professional chauffeur services convert unproductive driving hours into valuable working time.
Morgan & Mallet chauffeurs bring an average of 6 years’ luxury transportation experience. In markets like Los Angeles, 64% maintain advanced defensive driving certifications. Also sitting in the rear seat gives you better protection – a consideration every parent understands.
Professional drivers manage the traffic and they deal with it. Let the chauffeur silently stress with the learner driver or the UK famous “white van man”, road “owning” pickup truck.
Our placement process makes sure you find a chauffeur who will easily integrate into your household and improve getting you from place to place effectively. We’ve improved this system through years of successful matches.
We have a 97% placement success rate, with the majority of our placed chauffeurs being accepted by families without any requests for a different candidate.

We start with a detailed call about your daily routines, vehicle preferences, and security requirements.
In our first call you’ll notice our recruiters will be mainly listening – not talking. We need to know your typical routes, any special protocols, and what level of service you expect from your chauffeur.
One recruiter shared in their first call how one client downplayed their need for someone with diplomatic experience, thinking it would limit options.
When the placed chauffeur encountered their first embassy run without a proper briefing, it created stress for everyone.
We’ve learned that complete transparency from the start leads to better matches – we can find chauffeurs with the exact experience for most requirements.
Fortunately we identified a replacement who had extensive diplomatic driving experience, and they became an invaluable asset to the household’s international operations.

We search our database of over 3,000 chauffeur profiles while also running adverts on major jobsites. At M&M, due to ever growing demand, and candidates seeking to work with us, we even have our own jobsite.

Every candidate undergoes comprehensive background checks, driving record verification, and security clearance assessment. We verify their experience with similar household structures and vehicle types.
In the interview, we observe how the chauffeur discusses discretion – are they name-dropping previous employers or focusing on professional service delivered?
Our recruiters have an instinct for finding chauffeurs who will perform well in your unique city, or situation.

We conduct exhaustive background checks and speak with multiple previous employers. We even have data partners who can verify international driving records and security clearances.
One candidate we interviewed wasn’t selected for the initial role, but our thorough process impressed him so much he recommended M&M to three other chauffeurs in his network.

We present just three exceptional candidates. This reflects our commitment to quality over quantity.
If we are extremely confident that we have the perfect match for your requirements, we present just one chauffeur – this is particularly rewarding when the client immediately recognizes the fit.

Our relationship continues after placement. We’ll be calling you and the chauffeur every 10 days to ensure smooth integration and address any adjustments needed.
We also have strong legal partners for each office and country, ensuring proper employment contracts and insurance coverage for your complete peace of mind.
Our process begins with understanding your requirements. Our recruiters have a check list to make sure all bases are covered.
We then start a global search to identify the best-in-class drivers, with clean licenses, subject matter and city level expertise.
You’ll meet three pre-vetted professionals with verified references, while Morgan & Mallet handles all logistics, including checking in every 10 days.
We also guarantee every chauffeur for three months after they start, so if it didn’t work out we replace them free of charge.
Contact Morgan & Mallet today. Let’s discuss your needs and find the chauffeur who’ll safely and discretely transform your daily journey.
Learning. Ideally a house manager or the previous chauffeur helps a lot here. The goal is finding out the routine, the preferences, and of course clarifying the routes.
Although not at mastery, high quality drivers will know to check the traffic before the commute, or to warm the car in the morning. Or finding the umbrella if they are in London.
By now the chauffeur knows the routes, the shortcuts, and the preferences. Also, a mutual trust is usually forming at this stage.
One San Francisco client said: “My chauffeur knows if I’m on the phone walking out, he keeps the partition up. If I’m with my kids, he has their playlist ready.”
After placing hundreds of chauffeurs, we know what separates good from exceptional:
Not just “I drove for a wealthy family.” We verify:
Our chauffeurs average 6 years in true luxury environments. As Morgan our co-founder says: “There’s no substitute for experience when you’re handling a $300,000 vehicle.”
In LA, 64% of our placements require and understand driving with discretion beyond basic NDAs. Your chauffeur should think like security, not just drive.
Dubai example: 61% speak three or more languages. However, they understand when silence is needed and when formality matters.
Your chauffeur should handle minor issues without drama. One placement in San Francisco manages a full Tesla fleet, including charging logistics and software updates.
Your chauffeur should maintain safety and professionalism regardless of the circumstances. One Miami placement handled hurricane evacuations, paparazzi, and last-minute international departures with the same poise.
To hire a chauffeur in a major city, the best way is through a specialist agency with proven experience. At Morgan & Mallet, our 10 years of expertise means we understand exactly what principals need – and what they don’t always realize they need.
When it comes to hiring a private chauffeur in a major city, many family offices have learned the hard way that going it alone carries significant risks.
For such a sensitive position involving privacy, safety, and daily trust, we strongly recommend leaving the recruitment to professionals. Here’s why:
Without access to international databases and verification systems, you might miss critical red flags.
Professional agencies understand defensive driving certifications, security protocols, and confidentiality requirements.
From proper employment contracts to insurance coverage, one oversight can cost thousands.
Agencies can verify claims with previous high-profile employers who won’t speak to individuals.
If your hire doesn’t work out, you’re back to square one without a vetted backup pool.
One of our recruiters, Rachel, recently worked with a Mayfair-based principal who insisted his chauffeur must know London’s back roads without relying on GPS.
This requirement came from bitter experience – they had previously hired a driver independently who relied entirely on navigation apps.
“The previous driver cost him an important meeting when GPS routed him through a protest zone,” Rachel explained.
“What should have been a 20-minute journey became an hour-long toil. Someone with proper London knowledge would have known about the demonstration and taken Park Lane instead.”
This same attention to detail applies whether you’re hiring in Manhattan, Los Angeles, or Miami – each city demands specific expertise that only comes from years of experience navigating its unique challenges.
Professional recruitment ensures you get a chauffeur who knows when to ignore technology and rely on hard-earned street knowledge.
Building relationships matter. Your chauffeur needs to know every doorman, garage attendant, and security guard.
“The joke is in New York they miss you by inches, in Boston they just hit you.” This Reddit comment is a light-hearted take on the frequent near-misses and the controlled chaos that defines Manhattan driving.
One placement told us: “The doorman at the Carlyle texts me when paparazzi show up. That intelligence is priceless.”
Reality Check: Parking alone can cost $600-800 monthly per vehicle. Factor this into your planning.
The Numbers:
The chart below shows the skills that the candidates we have placed in New York have.
New York chauffeurs excel at looking professional (93%) and getting around Manhattan’s busy streets and upscale neighborhoods (86%).
They also perform well in serving high-end apartment buildings, helping with international moves, and traveling between boroughs at 84%, 81%, and 78% respectively.
Most can communicate in multiple languages (74%) and handle evening events and business appointments at 62% and 69% respectively.
LA driving is often about the freeway lifestyle rather than city gridlock, typical of California’s car-centric culture distinct from others.
The Challenge: “Everyone thinks LA traffic is the issue,” one chauffeur shared. “It’s actually the distances. My principal’s day might cover three counties.”
The Landscape:
The chart below shows our Los Angeles chauffeur skills.
From our data, Los Angeles chauffeurs are very good at managing multiple vehicles (91%) and keeping clients long-term (88%).
They also perform well with wealthy clients, secure transport, and security training at roughly between 76% and 87% respectively.
Most handle concierge driving, traffic situations, and multilingual communication at 72%, 64%, and 58% respectively.
It has been said that driving in Miami is like playing a fast-paced video game with traffic as your opponent. Fortunately the chauffeurs M&M place will all have experience in this city and it’s differences from other cities.
Overall, driving in Miami combines elements of city congestion, subtropical road conditions, and a rapidly growing population, making it as intense and challenging as driving in Manhattan or LA, but with a distinct flair shaped by the city’s climate and culture.
The chart below shows our Miami Chauffeur skills.
Miami chauffeurs are good at the seasonality of Miami (93%) and getting access to private venues (88%).
They also have private security skills, marine logistics knowledge, and family experience at roughly between 77% and 85% respectively.
Most handle caring for vehicles in Miami’s climate, serving multiple cities, and multilingual international knowledge at 74%, 69%, and 61% respectively.
In the Pacific Heights Hills, a driver has described gripping his steering wheel tightly as he drives over Pacific Heights’ steep hills – sometimes compared to a “slow-motion rollercoaster.”
Locals joke that parking here is “part parallel, part prayer” because every spot is either on a 30-degree incline or blocked by a line of luxury SUVs.
Discreet Service: Residents in Pacific Heights or Sea Cliff often employ luxury staffing agencies like Morgan & Mallet for highly trained, experienced chauffeurs.
The chart below shows the skills of the San Francisco private drivers we employ.
San Francisco chauffeurs show skills and experience of moving between residences (89%) and are used to the climate in San Francisco so know how to manage it (87%).
Key skills include tech entrepreneur knowledge (82%), high-security experience (78%), and Silicon Valley campus knowledge (74%).
Specialized services cover EV fleet management (69%), multilingual capabilities (65%), and family routine support (62%).
Interestingly, only 10% of people entering Central London do so by car. Central London drivers are considered more courteous to cyclists and pedestrians compared to those in outer suburbs or countryside, partly because they are used to sharing crowded, narrow streets.
The Establishment:
Local stories mention “Lamborghinis top the list of supercars breaching London’s noise laws” in high-end areas like Mayfair, Knightsbridge, and Kensington.
The chart below shows the skills of drivers in London.
London chauffeurs are great at year-round availability (91%) and serving upscale Belgravia and Knightsbridge areas (86%).
They also perform well with congestion zone driving, private school runs, and West End transport at roughly between 77% and 83% respectively.
Most handle diplomatic security, right-hand drive luxury vehicles, and multilingual service at 74%, 68%, and 59% respectively.
Dubai’s roads are where drivers from hundreds of different countries converge, each with their own driving habits. So it can be a challenge!
This makes for an aggressive driving atmosphere sometimes where defensive skills and quick reactions can be needed. Experienced chauffeurs can drastically reduce this stress, fortunately M&M only hires those with a proven track record of driving in the streets of Dubai.
The chart below shows the driving skills of Chauffeurs in Dubai.
Dubai chauffeurs are great at keeping full-time contracts (91%) and serving VIP households (88%).
They are also strong with cultural differences, royal skills, and extreme heat driving at roughly between 76% and 82% respectively.
Most can handle high-speed highways, private jet arrivals, and multilingual service at 73%, 67%, and 61% respectively.
Executive chauffeurs know that punctuality is a huge part of their role. These skilled professionals manage every detail, from climate control to reducing distractions and helping with their client’s productivity.
Beyond driving skills, executive chauffeurs have exceptional discretion. In major financial centers like New York, where 69% of Morgan & Mallet’s chauffeurs serve the financial district, drivers recognize that conversations heard in the vehicle could impact business decisions and markets.
This level of professional awareness, combined with their ability to create a mobile workspace, makes executive chauffeurs essential partners in their clients’ success.
Family chauffeurs combine driving with child safety and security, working with the schedules of children and their parents.
They know pickup contacts at schools and plan with teachers, becoming part of the family safety routines.
More than just taking children from one place to another, they become part of the children’s lives – one San Francisco chauffeur we know changed traffic delays into “car karaoke” sessions, turning daily commutes into enjoyable family time.
Valet chauffeurs often work for vehicle collectors, looking after maintenance schedules, seasonal issues, and storing the vehicles.
Managing portfolios worth millions, they understand each vehicle’s specific needs, from vintage Ferrari care to maintaining the vehicle every day.
Lots of these people hold specialized certifications in car systems and electric vehicles, combining technical expertise with skills to protect their investments.
Yes chauffeurs are still in demand, and because of global changes, the demand is changing. For example, at the moment Dubai is experiencing strong demand for professional chauffeurs.
Also, the market is becoming tighter year on year, most principals realise this and extend the contracts of their chauffeurs.
This rise shows privacy concerns for high-net-worth families who don’t want to us ride-sharing services for security reasons.
Yes, professional chauffeurs open doors for you when the situation calls for it. The best chauffeurs have this intuition about when you’d appreciate the full formal treatment versus when you just want to hop out quickly. They understand the difference between preparing you for an important board meeting and getting you efficiently to your morning workout.
In Dubai, where most of our chauffeurs have served VIP households, this intuition becomes second nature. They understand that sometimes you want the full service, and sometimes you just want to get out the car as quickly as possible.
These little things show why professional chauffeurs are worth having. It’s not about rigid rules – it’s about intelligent service.
A professional chauffeur is expected to be much more than an exceptional driver – they become part of your daily life.
They need to keep perfect driving records, show up on time, and take great care of their vehicles. Discretion comes naturally to them – it’s simply part of who they are as professionals, work well with your other staff, and always look professional.
The job has changed a lot – now chauffeurs plan out all your travel needs. They work with your assistants, manage multiple cars, and remember exactly how you like things done at each place you visit.
Professional chauffeurs have specialized training, years of experience with wealthy families, and skills that go far beyond driving. The difference between a professional chauffeur and a regular driver is like comparing a master craftsman to someone with basic skills. They complete serious defensive driving courses and usually have years of experience with wealthy families.
From our experience the realk difference is, drivers just get you there, but chauffeurs make sure you arrive feeling good and ready. That’s why families often keep chauffeurs placed by M&M for years.
Yes, people definitely still use chauffeurs, and we’re actually seeing a real growth in families who want this level of service. The demand is particularly strong among executives, business owners, and families who value safety and time.
The evidence is clear: we maintain over 3,000 professional chauffeur profiles in our database. In Los Angeles, we see 88% client retention rates. In Miami and New York, 93% of clients extend their seasonal contracts – families don’t give up good chauffeurs.
It makes sense: busy people can work or relax instead of dealing with traffic. Families feel safer with trained drivers, especially for their teens or elderly parents. And everyone likes arriving places calm instead of stressed.
What’s really telling? 89% of our NYC placements result in client referrals within the first year. Once families experience professional chauffeur service, they wonder how they ever lived without it.
M&M focuses on household staffing including top chauffeurs in major cities worldwide.
There’s no difference in professional capability between male and female chauffeurs – both bring the same high level of skill and expertise to the role. The most important qualities in a chauffeur – professionalism, discretion, and expertise – have nothing to do with gender.
Currently, 1.15% of our professional chauffeur profiles are female, though this percentage grows each year as the industry evolves. What matters more than gender? Language skills – 3.58% of our chauffeurs speak French, while 5.94% are English speakers, reflecting the international nature of luxury households.
Some families prefer female chauffeurs for different reasons – comfort, role models for kids, or cultural preferences. What matters most is professional training, privacy skills, and experience with wealthy households.
M&M’s database includes qualified chauffeurs of all backgrounds, so families can find someone who’s just right for them.
Families choose personal chauffeurs because they transform daily life in three incredible ways: saving valuable time, providing peace of mind about safety, and eliminating transportation stress.
Time savings are real – executives often get back 10-15 hours a week they used to spend driving and parking. In New York, 84% of our chauffeurs manage transitions between Manhattan apartments, Hamptons estates, and international homes. That’s hours of productivity recovered.
Safety matters too, especially with teen drivers or elderly family members who need help. Our chauffeurs average 6 years of proven experience – these are professionals you can trust with your family.
A chauffeur provides complete travel management and hospitality service, while a driver simply gets you from point A to point B. Think of it like the difference between a personal chef and someone who can cook.
They maintain vehicles before problems happen and work as part your household team. They think ahead and have backup plans ready. Our 97% placement success rate proves this comprehensive approach works.
When not driving, professional chauffeurs spend their time preparing vehicles, planning routes, and improving their service to better serve your needs. They keep vehicles spotless, check traffic and events for better routes, and work with your other staff.
Many learn new skills that help their employers – languages, cultural knowledge, or special certifications that make their service even better.
This preparation mindset means everything’s always ready. When you need to go somewhere, the car is perfect, the route is planned, and there’s a plan B for any surprises.
With connections like M&M’s, families get consistent service whether traveling between London, New York, or other cities. Our single contact makes everything simple across all locations.
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