An executive driver gets a principal where they need to go, on time and in private. They also look after the cars the household runs on.
Morgan Richez, co-founder of Morgan & Mallet, began his career driving for private families in London. He explains the difference in simple terms. A driver completes the journey. A chauffeur thinks ahead and prepares the details, from water in the car to reading material and a full tank, so the journey runs without interruption.
This page gives you a full example job description to use when you’re hiring. For daily duties, salaries by country, and how to hire one, see our executive driver/chauffeur hiring page.
Example of an executive driver job description
Here’s an example of a job description for an Executive Driver.
Job Description
We are seeking a professional and discreet executive driver to support senior staff in New York. You ensure safe, timely, and private transport to meetings and events.
Key responsibilities
- Provide safe and discreet transport for executives.
- Keep all travel details private at all times.
- Check and maintain the vehicle in good working order.
- Plan efficient routes to avoid delays and stay on time.
- Adjust routes based on schedule changes or traffic.
- Work with security teams when needed to support safe travel.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an executive driver or similar role.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
- Strong knowledge of local roads and navigation.
- Good time management and clear planning skills.
- Strong communication and professional manner.
- Confident driving luxury vehicles.
- Well presented with a clear sense of conduct.
- Defensive driving training.
- First aid and CPR training.
- Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge.
Conditions
- Full-time role.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Work within a professional and respected team.
How to use this job description
Use this as a starting point and shape the responsibilities and requirements around your own household. A few details change the role more than others. Do you want live-in or live-out? How many cars will the driver look after? Will close protection or security driving be part of the brief? Will the driver travel with the family?
Morgan & Mallet places executive drivers in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Paris, Monaco, Geneva, and Dubai. If you want help shaping a brief for your home, or you’re ready to start a search, call us on +1 (646) 965-2308 or get in touch through our website.
Looking for work as an executive driver yourself? Apply through the Morgan & Mallet job board to start the process.