As a job seeker in the estate and household staffing industry, it is essential to have a solid understanding of industry standards for compensation. That is why we are excited to share a recent report done by global financial services firm, Morgan Stanley, examining estate and household staff compensation. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in pursuing staffing jobs nationally.
Client: Legacy Wealth
Region: Nantucket
Salary: $200k
Recruited domestic couple with household and exterior caretaking skills. Husband is a superb waterman and expert in summer sports as well as a handyman and grounds person. Wife is a Chef, housekeeper, and both combined for entertaining services. The domestic couple both have personalities and experiences which fits the Cape and Island lifestyle. Ensures security and privacy.
Client: Business Woman and Philanthropist
Region: NYC, Hamptons, Palm Beach and Aspen residence
Salary:
Required a Personal Assistant with a luxury and media-ready styling expertise. Ability to travel and adjust calendars on the fly. Experience working with Garde Robe- luxury wardrobe storage and preservation. Expertise with concierge– selecting finest social, restaurants, travel and gifting. Full-range of Personal Assistant activities. Proper presentation, communication and social technologies.
Client: International Luxury CEO
Region: Greater New York Area
Salary: $200k
This client was seeking a candidate to be located in New York but be open to international travel. Their personal security and confidentiality were of top concern. They previously struggled to find a candidate that not only had the capabilities they were looking for, but was able to travel alongside their family.
Client: Iconic Designer
Region: NYC and Hamptons (with travel)
Salary: $150k
Handling and creating the desired ambiance, feeling and responsiveness of residences. Expert in massage, holistic treatments, diet, juicing, and other remedies. Live in and prepare morning breakfast, and initiate routines. Working with domestic staff, business associates, wardrobe assistants, etc. Assisting household operations and personal assistance across the board.
Client: Media Mogul
Region: NY and LA
Salary: $200k
Active travel between NY and LA. Coordinating with House Manager and Exec Assistants, to provide seamless integration of schedules, calendars, travel, and entertaining arrangements. Know-how with wardrobes, family matters, navigating luxury destinations, vacations, etc. Confident, polished, and an excellent communicator. Highly proficient with technologies, social media, and working with IT/Media specialists. Always able to get to solutions and execute desired goals and results. College. Fitness programs and diet knowledge.
Client: International Financier
Region: NYC & Palm Beach
Salary: $225k
Seeking college degree and at least 10 years of experience working for high profile finance leader, CEO, entrepreneur and handling all personal assistance and integrating with business associates. Very active luxury lifestyle with needed arrangements for events, family, boards, philanthropy, and travel. Knowledgeable of culture, society, and entertainment. Expert coordination of calendars, staff, Estate Manager, and various collections. Design and style flair.
Client: Philanthropic couple
Region: NYC, Hamptons, and Aspen
Salary: $165k
Wide range of experiences and talents for active empty nest principals. Keeping the homes in pristine cleanliness and perfect operation using local full-time staff. Active travel schedule with generous time off. Assemble loyal and finest vendors for all trades, catering, and entertaining in each location. Train, supervise, and develop a loyal domestic staff. Coordinate with accounting in the family office for bills, budgets, and projects. Engage local construction renovators for improvement projects. Create household manuals, schedules, and active lists.
Client: Prominent arts patrons
Region: Palm Beach, FL
Salary: $250k
Highly organized and polished professional with high-level experience supporting UHNW principals managing multiple homes U.S. and International. Managing daily operations and specific projects related to personal and business activities. Experiences and educated in art consultancy- including storage, security, installation, and maintenance. Technology, research, and social media expertise. Supervisor of household staff, vendors, and hospitality providers.
Client: Industrial family
Region: Luxury, 300-acre ranch and ski home in Colorado
Salary: $225-250k
Separate residence provided for individual or couple with multi-faceted skills and love of everything of the mountain outdoors recreations and sports. Previous experience working in the mountains and weather is required. Happy to assist the team with housekeeping, entertaining, serving, and all domestic services. Talented with year-round outdoor sporting, guiding, and equipment. Gracious with hospitality and pleasant, interesting personality. Handy with maintenance, working with vendors, and providing security and privacy.
Client: Hedge Fund CEO
Region: Florida (London/NYC based principals)
Salary: $150k
London/NYC based principals with children seeking energetic, formal, and highly responsible Exec HK with proper skills and dedication. Supervise and mentor domestic staff, vendors, and food serving and be responsible for organization and preparations, and departures. Oversee and participate in detailed housekeeping, guest services, packing, administrative duties, and working with family office and company assistants. Positive energy and proper demeanor. Spanish speaking is a plus.
Client: Professional Sports Team Owner
Region: Washington DC and VA Hunt Country
Salary: $175k
Washington, DC area estate with older children and 4 staff members. Seeking an experienced luxury estate manager for a 20,000 sq ft. home and grounds. Chef, 2 HK, and a houseman. Expert in coordinating, achieving desired results, shifting gears on a dime, and planning for activities, repairs, and active events. Security is critical. VA estate has extensive grounds, horses, and cattle.