Find experienced household staff who understand how you want your Manhattan home cared for and run. For over 50 years, Household Staffing International has helped private families and family offices find experienced domestic staff.
For your residence in Manhattan, New York, we bring an established candidate network, careful screening, and personal guidance to the search.
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A Trusted Source for Private Household Staffing in Manhattan, NY
Find the support your home needs through one staffing agency serving Manhattan, New York, whether you want to fill one position or build a household team.
- Daily household care: Housekeepers, nannies, chefs, chauffeurs, and butlers.
- Property care and management: Domestic couples, housemen, house and estate managers.
- Personal support: Personal and executive assistants.
Choose permanent or temporary placements, full-time or part-time schedules, and live-in or live-out arrangements.
Household Professionals for Your Manhattan Home
Housekeeper Services in Manhattan
Hire a housekeeper to care for the details that make your New York residence comfortable and welcoming. Duties can cover cleaning, laundry, fine furnishings, household linens, and wardrobe organization, with attention to your preferred standard of presentation.
Private Nanny Services in Manhattan
Give your children consistent care when you hire a nanny who understands their ages and your parenting approach. Daily routines, school commitments, and age-appropriate activities support their development and your family’s way of life.
Domestic Couple Placements in Manhattan
Hire a domestic couple for complementary skills across household responsibilities. Depending on the partnership, duties can combine housekeeping and cooking with driving, property upkeep, and household coordination.
Personal Chef Services in Manhattan
Hire a personal chef for menus that reflect your tastes, dietary requirements, and entertaining plans. From ingredient shopping to meal preparation, a private chef handles the work behind family dining and evenings with guests.
Private Chauffeur Services in Manhattan
Hire a chauffeur for family journeys, appointments, airport transfers, and private engagements. Responsibilities can extend to route planning, luggage assistance, errands, and vehicle care, giving your transportation arrangements a dedicated professional.
Private Butler Services in Manhattan
Hire a private butler for polished service at the level of formality you prefer. Guest reception, table and wine service, care of fine tableware, and household coordination support both daily living and entertaining.
Let Us Guide Your Household Staff Search
Keep your attention on choosing the person you want in your home. We handle the recruitment work and help you:
- Spend less time reviewing unsuitable applications.
- Clarify responsibilities that overlap with existing staff.
- Establish realistic expectations for the position.
That includes deciding whether your home needs hands-on support, oversight of existing staff, or a combination of roles. We help you make that distinction before the search begins.
Why Manhattan Families Choose HSI
- Personal attention: We consider your household’s routines, service expectations, and preferred working relationship.
- Role-specific experience: We assess the skills each position requires, from hands-on care to household management.
- Careful screening: We interview candidates and independently verify employment references. Employment offers remain contingent on comprehensive background checks.
- Discretion: We maintain confidentiality throughout your search.
- Continued guidance: We remain available for support after placement.
Our Household Staffing Process
- Share your priorities. Tell us about your residence, schedule, and expectations.
- Define the position. We help establish duties and experience requirements.
- Meet suitable candidates. Discuss their experience and approach to working in your home.
- Agree the terms. We help clarify responsibilities, compensation, and benefits in an employment agreement.
Find the Right People for Your Manhattan Home
Tell us where you would welcome more support. Whether you know exactly whom you need or want guidance on building your household team, speak with a placement specialist about your next hire.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you calculate your placement fee?
For permanent placements in the tristate area, we charge 18% of the employee’s annual gross salary. For placements outside the tristate area, the fee is 20%. You pay staff compensation separately. Speak with us to discuss the fees for your staffing needs.
Can I arrange a paid try-out before hiring someone?
Yes. You can arrange a try-out of up to two days before making an offer. You pay the candidate the agreed hourly rate. The try-out does not count toward the separate agency-fee trial period.
What happens if my new hire doesn’t work out?
For permanent placements, the trial period is 30 days in the tristate area and 60 days outside it. We charge no agency fee if you end employment before the applicable trial period ends. After the trial, replacement support depends on timely payment and the replacement period and conditions in your agreement.
How early should I begin my staffing search?
Contact us when you know your preferred start date. Specialist requirements, working hours, and candidate availability affect search time. Your placement specialist can discuss a realistic timetable for your role.
Will I employ the household staff directly?
Yes. You employ the staff we introduce and pay their compensation. We can also refer you to a household payroll provider for help administering payroll and benefits.
Can you help staff our Manhattan home and our other residences?
Yes. We recruit nationally and can help you plan staffing across residences. Tell us whether staff will travel with you or work at one property, along with the schedule and living arrangements for each role.