Working as a butler

Home Staff International is a premier global family staffing company — the only one worldwide with its own network of agencies. We provide tailored services to high-profile clients across multiple countries, specializing in the recruitment of highly qualified household managers who ensure the smooth, efficient, and impeccably organized operation of your private residence.

Butler work

We provide the services of highly skilled butlers who are either already located in your country or prepared to relocate to support your family. You can hire a butler on a permanent, temporary, or seasonal basis — fully adapted to the unique needs and expectations of your household.

Butlers are ready to serve with excellence

Selection of a professional butler who will assume full responsibility for the flawless management of your household, delivering an exceptional level of service with impeccable elegance, precision, and complete confidentiality.

Butler services at home

Home Staff International provides unique services for the most discerning clients around the world. We take on the most complex assignments that are beyond the capacity of smaller local agencies. We also recruit staff with foreign language skills, and for clients’ business trips, we offer candidates with valid visas for the required countries.

Thorough selection of butlers

We carefully select candidates with an impeccable reputation, verified experience as butlers, and a deep understanding of premium service standards. Each professional undergoes a multi-stage screening process, including document verification, assessment of professional skills, and evaluation of their ability to work with demanding VIP clients.

Proven experience as a private butler in luxury residences, estates, or five-star establishments.
Mastery of formal table service, wine knowledge, and the art of fine dining presentation.
Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to every detail.
Absolute discretion, loyalty, and strict adherence to the highest standards of personal and professional confidentiality.
Impeccable personal presentation and polished, refined manners at all times.
Proficiency in one or more foreign languages to facilitate communication with international guests.
Experience in managing household staff and coordinating work with external service providers.
Flexibility and readiness to adapt to the family's schedule, preferences, and social calendar.

Household Service and Hospitality

Managing the formal reception and entertainment of guests on behalf of the family.
Overseeing and executing formal and informal dining service to the highest standard.
Managing the family's wardrobe, personal effects, and seasonal clothing care.
Preparing and serving beverages, including wine selection and cellar management.
Anticipating the family's needs and ensuring their comfort at all times.

Household Coordination and Staff Supervision

Supervising and coordinating all household staff to ensure consistent service standards.
Acting as the primary liaison between the family, staff, and external contractors.
Planning and coordinating private events, formal dinners, and special occasions.
Managing household inventories, supplies, and the procurement of premium goods.
Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, order, and presentation throughout the residence.

Administrative and Personal Assistance

Managing the family's schedule, appointments, and travel arrangements.
Handling correspondence, telephone communications, and visitor management.
Overseeing household budgets, expense tracking, and supplier invoice management.
Coordinating the care and maintenance of art, antiques, silverware, and valuables.
Ensuring complete confidentiality and protecting the privacy of the family at all times.

Our services for staff recruitment

Permanent Staff

Selection of personnel for long-term employment, ensuring stability and trust within the family.
We carefully search for candidates who share your values, upbringing style, and meet individual requirements.
Each candidate undergoes a multi-stage selection and verification process.

Temporary Staff

The ideal solution for replacement during vacation, illness, or urgent need.
Helps to avoid unnecessary costs when there is only a short-term need for staff.
A flexible selection system allows us to quickly find a specialist who matches your conditions and schedule.

Cost of butler selection

The agency’s service fee is calculated as a percentage of the candidate’s monthly or annual salary. The final amount depends on the type of contract selected, which includes different terms for staff replacement guarantees. To receive a detailed price list and a tailored quotation, please contact us — we will provide the most suitable solution based on the needs of your household.

How we working

Home Staff International is a leading international household staffing company and the only one in the world that owns a network of agencies, providing services to high-profile clients across various countries.

Introduction

We determine what the ideal staff member for your family should be — experience, education, skills, personal qualities, language knowledge, schedule, and additional preferences — and create a complete candidate profile.

Selection of Profiles

We start the search using our international staff database. We save your time — you receive a ready selection of profiles that have already passed a preliminary screening for compliance with your requirements.

Interview

We arrange meetings with the selected candidates. If necessary, we conduct additional checks: polygraph tests, medical examinations, psychologist consultations. At this stage, we determine together which specialist is best suited for your family.

Contract Signing

We agree on the start date of the staff member, finalize the most suitable type of contract with the required number and period of free replacements. Payment for our services is made, and we provide a draft contract.

Start of Work

The staff member begins their duties, and we remain in touch with you. If replacement is needed, we will promptly find a new specialist. Your personal manager is always ready to provide consultation and support.

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We will find a butlertailored to your family's needs

We work across a wide range of areas—from sourcing nannies and governesses to providing drivers, gardeners, housekeepers, and butlers. Our specialists carefully consider each client’s unique requirements in order to offer the best solutions, ensuring exceptional comfort, order, and refined hospitality in your home.

Submit a request in a way that’s convenient for you

Our services are available to clients in different countries — we will find the right specialist no matter where you are