Household Manager Services in China – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou

Home Staff International — a leading international family staffing company, the only one in the world with its own network of agencies, providing services to high-profile clients in various countries. We specialize in recruiting professional household managers to ensure the seamless, organized, and impeccable running of your private residence.

We offer the services of experienced household managers in China – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou who are already based in your country or ready to relocate to work with your family. A household manager can be engaged on a permanent, temporary, or seasonal basis — depending on your household's needs and scale.

Household managers are ready to take charge

Selecting a qualified household manager who will take full responsibility for the efficient and smooth operation of your home, treating every detail with professionalism and care.

Household Manager

Experienced household manager and private PA with over 5 years supporting UHNW clients in Switzerland (Zug, Zurich) and a strong Michelin‑star kitchen background in Switzerland, Austria, and the UK. Manages all household operations end‑to‑end: tracks expenses, coordinates vendors and service providers, liaises with private bankers, brokers, and lawyers, oversees vehicles and minor repairs, and can plan menus and prepare healthy meals while maintaining a discreet, high‑standard environment

Estate Manager

Experienced estate manager with over 8 years in luxury service in the Philippines, overseeing a 4‑hectare multi‑property estate for a multi‑generational family and supervising a team of 24 staff while managing budgets, procurement, vendors, and large events for up to 2,000 guests. Key skills include implementing SOPs and service standards, organizing private and VIP events, managing and training staff, controlling operating costs, and safeguarding confidential operations and high‑value assets.

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Senior Private Estate Manager

Senior estate and family office manager with over 25 years of experience running private residences and multi‑property estates in the UK, Spain, and the Netherlands. Responsible for full operational oversight, including staff recruitment and leadership, budgeting and reporting, security coordination, property maintenance, and asset protection. Native in English and Russian, fluent in German and Spanish, with additional knowledge of several other languages, enabling confident work in truly international households.

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Premium Home Manager

Professional home manager and family manager with experience supporting families in Prague, Moscow, Dubai and during worldwide travel, combining full household administration, housekeeping supervision, wardrobe care, vendor coordination, and medical and travel arrangements. Specialised private chef in Russian, European, Asian, and fusion cuisines, creating tailored healthy menus with calorie and macro control, organizing premium table service and events, and ensuring zero‑waste cooking; fluent in Russian and English.

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Family Household Manager for International Residences

Highly experienced household manager with over 20 years in private families across Greece, Ukraine, Dubai, and Italy, overseeing multiple residences ranging from 500 to 1300 m² and coordinating properties in several countries at once. Responsible for leading teams of up to 15 staff, managing budgets and reporting, handling purchasing and service providers, supporting relocations, property and car rentals, and organizing family events and guest hospitality. Native in Russian and Ukrainian, fluent in Greek and with intermediate English, confidently managing communication with international vendors and an international principal family.

Home Staff International provides a unique service for the most discerning clients worldwide. We handle the most challenging requests that smaller local agencies cannot fulfill. We also recruit staff with foreign language skills, and for client travel, we offer candidates holding valid visas for the required countries.

Thorough selection of household managers

We carefully select candidates with impeccable reputations, proven experience in household management, and a deep understanding of premium-class service standards. Every household manager in China – Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou undergoes a multi-stage screening process that includes verification of credentials, professional skills, and the ability to work with discerning VIP clients.

Proven experience managing private residences, estates, or luxury properties.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple household staff.
Strong knowledge of household operations, maintenance, and vendor management.
Discretion, loyalty, and the highest standards of confidentiality.
Impeccable references and a verifiable track record with private families or VIP clients.
Excellent communication skills and ability to liaise professionally with family members and guests.
Financial acumen for household budgeting, expense tracking, and supplier negotiations.
Flexibility and readiness to adapt to the family's schedule, preferences, and lifestyle.

Staff Management and Coordination

Recruiting, onboarding, and overseeing all household staff.
Scheduling staff shifts and coordinating daily household routines.
Conducting performance reviews and addressing staff concerns.
Ensuring all staff uphold the family's standards and privacy.
Acting as the primary point of contact between the family and household employees.

Property and Household Operations

Overseeing routine and preventive maintenance of the property.
Managing relationships with contractors, service providers, and vendors.
Supervising household inventory, supplies, and procurement.
Coordinating household events, guest arrivals, and special occasions.
Ensuring all areas of the property remain in perfect order and condition.

Financial and Administrative Management

Preparing and managing the household budget in line with the family's expectations.
Tracking household expenses and providing regular financial reports.
Negotiating service agreements and monitoring vendor performance.
Handling administrative tasks including correspondence, scheduling, and travel arrangements.
Maintaining household records, warranties, and documentation.

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 household manager selection

The agency fee is calculated as a percentage of the candidate’s average monthly or annual salary. The final amount depends on the type of contract selected, which includes different guarantee periods for staff replacement. To receive a detailed price list and a personalized quote, please contact us — we will provide the optimal solution tailored to your needs.

How we working

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 household managertailored to your family's needs

We work across a wide range of areas — from sourcing nannies and governesses to drivers, gardeners, housekeepers, and estate managers. Our specialists take into account each client’s unique requirements to offer the best solutions, ensuring comfort and peace of mind in your home.

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