Estate Staffing
Retained Estate Staffing & Household Recruitment
Valmore searches, vets and places senior household professionals on a retained, single-firm basis for principals and family offices from Palm Beach to the Hamptons and beyond.
Roles we place
- Estate Managers & Directors of Residences
- Chiefs of Staff & Family Office Heads
- Private Chefs & Executive Chefs
- Executive Housekeepers & Butlers
- Chauffeurs & Personal Assistants
- Nannies, Governesses & Domestic Couples
- Security & Executive Protection Household Integration
Where we work
South Florida
New York
Frequently asked
Estate Staffing — frequently asked
How is Valmore's estate staffing search different from an agency?
We work on a retained, single-firm basis — one principal, one search at a time. Candidates are sourced off-market, vetted through structured interviews and 360-degree references, and introduced only after a written mandate is agreed with the principal or family office.
Which household roles do you place?
Estate managers, directors of residences, chiefs of staff, family office heads, executive housekeepers, butlers, private and executive chefs, chauffeurs, personal assistants, nannies, governesses, domestic couples and household security integrators.
How long does a search typically take?
Six to ten weeks from kickoff to signed offer for most household roles. Senior mandates such as Director of Residences or Chief of Staff can extend to 12–14 weeks when the search is fully off-market.
Do you offer a replacement guarantee?
Yes. Every placement carries a replacement guarantee — 90 days for household staff and up to 12 months for senior leadership hires such as estate managers and chiefs of staff, subject to the retainer terms in the engagement letter.
Where do you recruit and place staff?
Primary corridors are South Florida (Palm Beach, Manalapan, Boca Raton, Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale), New York (Manhattan, the Hamptons) and select international assignments across Madrid, Marbella, Punta del Este, São Paulo and Panama City.
How are candidates vetted?
Every candidate completes structured competency interviews, a confidential 360-degree reference call, criminal and civil background verification, credential and right-to-work checks, and — for senior mandates — an executive psychometric assessment.
Do you support compensation benchmarking and contracting?
Yes. Each engagement includes current, market-anchored compensation benchmarking, offer structuring, non-disclosure and household employment agreements, and a documented onboarding plan for the successful hire.