What a Private Household Should Expect From a Staffing Firm
What families should expect from a private household staffing firm: discretion, selective candidates, checked references, clear terms and support after placement.
Household Staffing
Notes
On household roles, hiring, and work in private homes.
How a Confidential Household Search Works
How Ellery limits identifying information, stages disclosure, handles references and screening, and arranges confidentiality agreements.
Staffing a Park City Residence
How seasonality, winter access, housing, travel, and the way a home is used should shape a household role in Park City.
How to Hire a House Manager
How to define the responsibilities, authority, interview process, references, schedule, and working conditions before you hire.
Executive Housekeeper vs. Housekeeper
How hands-on housekeeping differs from responsibility for leading a housekeeping team and its systems.
Live-In vs. Live-Out Household Staff
How schedule, commute, travel, privacy, accommodation, and working hours should shape the choice between live-in and live-out.
When a Family Needs a Family Assistant
When childcare, scheduling, errands, travel, driving, and household administration can reasonably sit in one role.
House Manager vs. Estate Manager
A House Manager usually runs a residence day to day. An Estate Manager usually has broader responsibility across several properties, teams, projects, and budgets.
How to Check a Household Staff Reference
How to confirm who employed the candidate, what work they actually did, and whether the reference supports the work history.