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Household staff — butler, chef, house manager and estate team — assembled in a luxury residence

Staffing

Two paths. One standard.

Whether you are a principal seeking exceptional household or family-office talent, or a professional ready to serve at the highest level — begin here.

Staff placed
950+
Countries served
17

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Retained search and staffing for estate managers, chiefs of staff, private chefs, personal assistants, security directors, chief financial officers and full household teams.

  • Fully vetted, deeply referenced candidates
  • Retained-only engagements — no shopping around
  • 90-day placement guarantee
  • Onboarding, structuring and household governance included

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Build your role

Prefer to shape the position first?

Use the same role builder our clients use: define duties, schedule, experience, certifications and household context, then send it to us in one click.

Build the role

Build the role / job description

Select a position, choose the scope and the terms you are prepared to offer, and Valmore assembles the job description exactly as it would be published — plus the placement fee it implies.

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Private Staffing

Household and estate staffing, end to end

A discreet search led by our principals — from the first confidential brief to the guarantee period after your new professional starts.

Typical timeline

The process, in up to eight weeks

Eight weeks from first brief to signed offer for candidates outside our existing roster. Professionals already on the Valmore roster are typically presented within days.

Roster candidates: shortlist in 7–14 days

  1. Week 1

    Define the role

    We sit with the principals to define the role, compensation, schedule and household culture.

  2. Weeks 2–3

    Sourcing & publishing

    The position is published across our private network and we approach vetted professionals directly.

  3. Weeks 4–5

    Interview process

    Screening, reference calls and first interviews. You receive a curated shortlist with full dossiers.

  4. Weeks 6–8

    Decision

    Principals meet finalists online and in person, run a paid working trial and we close the offer.

The process

Five steps, one accountable team from brief to guarantee.

  1. 01

    Confidential brief

    Role, schedule, compensation and household culture defined in a private consultation.

  2. 02

    Targeted sourcing

    Vetted professionals from our private roster and referral network — never public job boards.

  3. 03

    Vetting & shortlist

    Interviews, references and background screening. A curated shortlist with full dossiers.

  4. 04

    Trial & placement

    Meet finalists, run a paid working trial, and we structure offer, contract and start date.

  5. 05

    Aftercare & guarantee

    Structured check-ins through onboarding, with a replacement guarantee if the placement does not hold.

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Last month's placements

Where our 62 placements went

62 staff placements across 25 cities in the last month.

32%
South Florida
29%
New York
16%
California
12%
Atlanta
11%
Punta del Este

Local focus

For principals in South Florida, our most requested local search is Estate Staffing in Boca Raton. Owners who need a resident or visiting steward can also review our estate caretaker services in Palm Beach. Seasonal owners can also review Home Watch in Boca Raton. Owners along the Loxahatchee River and Jupiter Inlet can review Home Watch in Tequesta.

Frequently asked

Household staffing questions, answered.

Which household and estate roles does Valmore place?

Valmore places estate managers, directors of residences, chiefs of staff, private and executive chefs, executive housekeepers, butlers, chauffeurs, personal assistants, nannies and governesses, domestic couples, and household security professionals for principal residences in South Florida, New York and internationally.

How long does a household staffing search take?

Most retained searches present a shortlist within two to three weeks of the signed mandate. Senior mandates such as chief of staff or director of residences typically run four to six weeks because reference verification and structured interviews are more extensive.

How are candidates vetted and background-checked?

Every candidate completes identity and right-to-work verification, criminal background screening where lawful, 360-degree reference checks with prior principals or supervisors, and structured competency interviews. A Valmore partner signs off on every introduction — AI only organizes evidence, it never decides.

Is there a replacement guarantee on placements?

Yes. Senior retained mandates carry a replacement guarantee of up to twelve months; standard household placements carry a ninety-day guarantee. Terms are set out in the written search mandate before work begins.

How do candidates apply for open positions?

Candidates apply directly on this page with a résumé, a professional photograph, a cover letter, two contactable references and language and licence details. Applications are confidential, and candidates can track their status — submitted, processing, shortlisted, interviewed, trial, hired or rostered — in the candidate portal.

Does Valmore staff households outside the United States?

Yes. Valmore has placed staff across seventeen countries, with active desks covering the United States, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. International mandates include relocation, visa and contract support coordinated with the client's advisors.