Finding private household staff starts with understanding the way you live. Elite Staff Solutions welcomes recruitment enquiries from private individuals, family offices, estate managers and private personnel management companies across Devon, Exeter, Bristol and Cornwall.
Private personnel for households & management companies
A household role can combine practical responsibilities with personal preferences about service, privacy and working style. We begin with the duties, hours, location and qualities that matter to your household, then discuss the recruitment requirements and suitable availability.
Whether you represent a private residence, a family’s interests or a managed estate, a clear brief helps everyone understand the role. Tell us who will manage the appointment, how the household team is organised and any specific confidentiality requirements.
Private chefs, housekeepers, butlers & house managers
We welcome enquiries for private and personal chefs, housekeepers, butlers, private service staff, house managers, estate hospitality teams and personnel for private events. Roles may be temporary, seasonal or permanent, depending on your needs.
For a private chef brief, share the household’s food preferences, dietary needs, guest entertaining requirements and typical schedule. For housekeeping or house management, outline the property, responsibilities, reporting arrangements and any coordination with existing staff.
Live-in, live-out & practical working arrangements
Let us know whether accommodation is available, whether the role is live-in or live-out and what travel is involved. Working patterns, days off, driving requirements and the length of the appointment should be clear from the outset.
For rural or coastal properties in Devon and Cornwall, the full postcode and transport arrangements are especially useful. For city residences and private events in Exeter or Bristol, include access, parking and any time restrictions relevant to the work.
A considered recruitment conversation
We discuss your brief, responsibilities and proposed pay before a booking or appointment is confirmed. References, relevant experience and any role-specific requirements can form part of the recruitment process. We agree the scope and terms with you individually.
Please use the initial enquiry to describe the role. Identity documents, bank details and sensitive information about household members are not needed for that first conversation.
Working alongside Relief Chefs UK
Elite Staff Solutions is a sister company of Relief Chefs UK. This gives clients a clear specialist route for chef recruitment alongside wider private personnel and hospitality enquiries. Temporary relief chef shifts can be posted through the Relief Chefs UK app; bespoke private chef and household recruitment enquiries can be discussed with our team.
What should a private staffing brief include?
- Role, main duties and the type of household or property.
- Location, start date and expected length of appointment.
- Hours, working pattern and proposed salary or rate.
- Live-in or live-out arrangements, travel and driving requirements.
- Reporting contact and confidentiality requirements.
Availability depends on the role, dates and location. Send your brief and we can discuss the next steps for your household or management company.