Household staff agency · London · UK · US
Household staff agency for private homes and estates
House managers, estate managers, housekeepers, private chefs, butlers and chauffeurs for UHNW households in London, across the UK, the US and Europe. Every search is run personally by Michael O'Riordan.
Household staff we place
Find the right person for every role in the house
House managers
Run the staff, suppliers, budgets and diary of one home or several.
House manager recruitment →Estate managers
Lead country estates: land, buildings, staff and projects.
Estate manager recruitment →Housekeepers
Head, live-in and interior housekeepers for fine homes and collections.
Private chefs
Residential and travelling chefs for family dining and entertaining.
Butlers
Formal service, wine, wardrobe and front of house.
Chauffeurs
Private drivers for the family, in London and between residences.
Why households use MOR
A household staff agency of one
You deal with Michael
No account managers and no hand-offs. One recruiter who knows the household, from the brief to aftercare.
Vetted in person
Interviews, directly verified references, identity, right to work and background checks before anyone reaches your shortlist.
Retained, not speculative
An engagement deposit secures a dedicated search, so you see a considered shortlist rather than a pile of CVs.
What to budget
Household staff salaries in London
Typical gross annual salaries from MOR's recent searches, before the placement fee. Live-in roles usually include accommodation.
| Role | Typical salary |
|---|---|
| House manager | £65k–£100k+ |
| Estate manager | £75k–£110k |
| Head housekeeper | £45k–£80k |
| Private chef | £60k–£90k |
| Butler | £50k–£80k |
| Chauffeur | £45k–£65k |
Gross annual salary. Packages vary with the size of the household and the hours.
Proof
Households Michael has staffed
More than 1,000 placements across 20 countries, from London townhouses to country estates and residences abroad. Read anonymised case studies, or about Michael's ten years in private service recruitment.
Questions
Household staff agency FAQs
What does a household staff agency charge?
Fees are agreed with each client and depend on the search. Every search starts with an engagement deposit, credited against the fee.
How long does it take to hire household staff?
Under a week from brief to shortlist for most roles.
Do you place live-in household staff?
Yes - live-in, live-out and staff who travel between residences.
Do you recruit household staff in the US?
Yes. Michael places household staff for families in the US and for international families with homes in several countries.
Do you place household staff in Europe?
Yes. Michael places staff for homes in Monaco, St Moritz, St Tropez and across Switzerland and France, including teams who travel between residences.
How are household staff vetted?
In-person interviews, references verified directly with previous employers, identity, right to work and background checks.
Hiring household staff?
Most clients start with a WhatsApp to Michael. Confidential, and a reply the same working day.