Estate/Private Service

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR DOMESTIC STAFF (Partial Listing)

As of March 09, 2010

Harper Associates handles many exclusive domestic staffing assignments for prominent executive families. Recent experience in luxurious private residences, along with outstanding references from previous employers are required for consideration.

• Private Chef/House Manager - Suburban Detroit, Michigan and South Florida - $90,000-$100,000 plus benefits!

  Exceptional opportunity available! High profile Executive with discerning palate seek creative Private Chef/House Manager with excellent culinary credentials and previous experience as a Personal Chef and House Manager. Responsibilities will include overseeing two luxurious private residences (one in MI, one in FL). The Chef/HM will direct a team of staff members to assure that all operations run smoothly and through the staff will monitor extensive maintenance and cleaning routines for all properties and vehicles. This individual will also handle all food and beverage procurement, preparation and serving in the homes and aboard a private, luxury, yacht. Will also approve all household expenses. Will chauffeur principal as needed. The ideal candidate must have the ability to adapt to varying needs, from preparing an individual gourmet meal to a large, formal dinner party or charitable event. The position is based in Michigan; however, the selected individual will be required to travel with the Executive regularly to a second home in Florida. This is not a live-in position, although housing will be provided when traveling. Flexibility in scheduling, sometimes with little notice, is essential for success in this role.

   

• Caregiver-Live in: Bloomfield, MI and Florida

  Active, elderly couple seeks female caregiver to assist wife and to handle cooking, housekeeping, running errands etc.  This is a live-in position.  Winters will be spent in South Florida.  $1000/week.

   

• ESTATE MANAGER-Suburban Detroit
  Executive family with large Estate in an affluent suburb of Detroit, Michigan seeks an experienced Estate Manager.
  Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
   

  • Managing housekeeping staff
  • Handling communication and scheduling of all vendor and outside contractors
  • Approving household bills and coordination of same with accounting staff and distribution of petty cash
  • Organizing special events and social gatherings
  • Taking care of errands for family
  • Conducting and maintaining inventories of valuables, clothing, supplies, etc.
  • Handling special assignments as needed

   

  Previous experience as an Estate Manager in a private residence at least 10,000 square feet or in a hospitality service capacity on a yacht (with accompanying references which may be provided later) is required. The ideal candidate will also have formal training from Starkey Institute, etc. Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required. Basic accounting is advantageous. The capability of handling all matters confidentiality and discreetly is essential. Professionalism is absolutely mandatory, along with the ability to work in a very busy household with children and pets. Flexibility is a key ingredient for success in this very desirable opportunity.  $50,000-$60,000.

   

• Housekeeper-Cook: Live-in - Birmingham

  Wonderful opportunity working for a mature, sophisticated woman living in a beautiful, luxury home.  Must have experience doing housekeeping and cooking in an upscale home.  Since this is a live-in position, only females will be considered.  This is a live-in position (ONLY!), however, weekends are not required.

         

• ESTATE/GROUNDS CARETAKER - LIVE-IN - GROSSE POINTE
  Prominent Executive couple offers terrific live-in situation for an experienced Estate Caretaker. Will handle extensive

  groundskeeping and maintenance for beautiful estate.  Will also involve driving, running errands and some travel to accompany principal.  Great wages and excellent benefit package! Live-in, full-time, private quarters provided for one individual or a married couple (no children), although our client is not interested in hiring a Domestic Couple.  This is a live-in position, no exceptions will be made.

  
  Only candidates already living in the Michigan region will be considered.

   

• HOUSEKEEPERS

  If you have experience working as a housekeeper directly for a homeowner in a large, luxury home on a regular basis, and have accompanying references please contact us. Positions are typically in Bloomfield Hills, Franklin and West Bloomfield and include full and part-time situations.

   

• Estate/DOMESTIC Personnel
  Other positions may be available; many of our clients prefer to keep their vacancies confidential. If you have experience in a large private residence and accompanying references, please send your resume.
   

Harper Associates Executive Residence positions include:

• Estate Managers
• Estate Housekeepers
• Butlers
• Private Chefs/Personal Chefs
• Nannies
• Laundresses
• Chauffeurs
• Maintenance Coordinators
• Executive/Personal Assistants
• Domestic Couples