Updated on December 16, 2025
Harper Associates handles many exclusive residential staffing assignments for prominent executive families. Recent experience in luxurious private residences, along with outstanding references from previous employers are required for consideration.
Executive family is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Personal Assistant with strong initiative and the ability to think ahead. This primary purpose of the role is to make day-to-day life seamless for the principals. Primary home is in Northville, another residence is in Northern Michigan. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, daytime hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable handling both personal and professional tasks independently.
Only those with experience supporting an Executive or prominent family will be considered.
Excellent salary and benefit package.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com
Seeking a reliable, responsible, and organized part-time nanny/household assistant to support a busy family with one 8-year-old child. Responsibilities include providing exceptional childcare, scheduling, errands, meal prep (primarily for the child) and cleanup, light housekeeping, and caring for a gentle, friendly puppy. Flexibility is important, as hours and start/end locations may vary.
Schedule:
Pay: $30/hour
Ideal candidate is dependable, proactive, and enjoys supporting a family in a dynamic role.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com
Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4:00pm ( Flexible to work OT when needed)
Will work together with the Private Family Executive Chef
We are seeking a dedicated and talented Sous Chef to join the household team in a private residence. Ideal candidate will work closely with the Executive Chef cooking and managing food and beverages for all properties. This is a unique opportunity to work in an intimate, fast paced environment where attention to detail and a passion for food is highly valued. Position will be primarily Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Due to the nature of the position, flexible availability on weekends, nights and holidays is required. Paid Overtime.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com
Dream job for a highly skilled Estate Housekeeper who enjoys handling a wide variety of duties while working independently. In addition to overall housekeeping, this role will involve laundry/wardrobe care (no ironing), organization, special projects, guest preparation, pet care (3 lovable dogs) and indoor plant maintenance. This individual will also assist with packing/unpacking for travel, running errands, grocery shopping, maintaining inventory of household goods and coordinating and supervising service providers. Principal has another home in Northern Michigan and the Estate Housekeeper/Personal Assistant will be expected to travel to that home ~4 times/year to prepare home for arrival and reset after departure. 30-40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, daytime hours. Optional dog sitting hours available. Fantastic payroll wages!
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Excellent six-figure salary plus benefits! Tuesday-Saturday
Wonderful year-round opportunity to work in a beautiful home for a mature couple with no pets. We are seeking a highly skilled, detail oriented Executive Housekeeper who enjoys a hands-on role, but who is also capable of training another housekeeper during the summer season. This position requires an expert at top to bottom cleaning, laundry and ironing in a very large, upscale residence. In addition, this individual also needs to be very comfortable with serving, table setting and clean up when the couple entertains. A genuine service oriented, team player, able to work cooperatively with a Chef/House Manager will likely succeed in this role. Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 40-50 hrs./week (overtime pay) based on when principals are in residence. Our client would like to find someone with a short commute to East Hampton.
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Interview now, start in 2026
$100,000-$130,000 plus excellent benefits
Newly created, full-time position for an experienced, proactive House Manager to run a polished, well-organized 6,000 sq. ft. private family residence. Lead a small team, manage vendors, oversee projects and seasonal needs, support events, and keep the home guest-ready at all times. Ideal candidate is warm, detail-driven, discreet, and adept at both hands-on tasks and high-level operations. Must enjoy working around children.
Requirements: 5–10+ years in household management or luxury hospitality, strong leadership and communication skills, tech-savvy, organized, trustworthy, and service-oriented. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
If you excel at creating smooth, seamless household operations with exceptional care—you may be the person we are searching for.
We are seeking local candidates or those targeting a move to the metro Detroit area soon.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com
Also require Cooking and Small Event experience.
$85,000-$100,000+ and exceptional benefits!
Flexible 2026 start date
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A rare and exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Hospitality Service Professional to join an upscale family office environment with service standards similar to a private estate or luxury yacht.
Position Highlights:
Office Suite Executive Housekeeper: Maintain a polished, discreet, five-star environment in a luxury office with extensive art and fine objects.
Private Cook for Principal: Prepare and serve meals according to schedule (only in their private office setting).
Catering & Event Specialist: Execute elevated in-office dining and small events.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
Ideal Candidate: Background supporting UHNW principals, impeccable professionalism, and mastery of invisible service.
Benefits: Full family medical coverage provided and other excellent benefits.
Requires cooking and housekeeping experience in a luxury residence or yacht. If you are poised, service-driven, and seeking a truly unique, boutique hospitality role, we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking local candidates or those targeting relocation to Michigan.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com
Friendly, organized, professional working couple with one 3-year-old is seeking a loving, long term Nanny to grow with their family. The Nanny must enjoy and be capable of keeping up with an active preschooler and be very familiar with appropriate child development, milestones, etc. The child does attend preschool a few days/week; some driving to/from school will be required (car seat provided). Schedule is guaranteed 3 days/weekday (27 hours/week), 7:30-4:45 (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays). Some additional hours will be offered certain weeks but not always required.
Must be CPR certified or willing to obtain it ASAP. Excellent wages (W2) plus paid time off and gas reimbursement.
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Due to the retirement of a very long-term employee, a wonderful position has become available for a professional Estate Housekeeper. This is a full-time, year-round position. Will handle all housekeeping and laundry and keep the residence guest ready at all times. Must have stable work history working in a large, luxury home. 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, daytime hours. Flexibility to assist with parties/dinners is needed.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com
Newly created position. Wonderful family with beautiful landscaping and garden is seeking an experienced gardener who will maintain the grounds and exterior of their property. Responsibilities will include mowing the lawn weekly, edging, caring for all perennials, planting annuals, leaf clean up in fall, monitoring gutters and exterior of the residence. The family also has a lake property in the area which requires attention about two hours/week. At times, additional help may be brought in to assist. Schedule will be part-time and vary based on the condition of the grounds/garden, season, weather, and events taking place at the residence, etc.. Someone who spends the winter out of state would be considered. We are seeking an individual who is passionate about their work and will care for these grounds as if they were their own. Must be knowledgeable about planting, perennials and have the ability to assess conditions of the property and flowers and be able to research information when needed.
Excellent wages will be offered!
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$120,000 annually
We are seeking a warm, reliable, and proactive caregiver to support a vibrant woman in her seventies living with cognitive deficiency. She is highly social, full of personality, and thrives in a warm, engaging environment. Your role will be to help her maintain as much independence, joy, and dignity as possible in her daily life through thoughtful companionship, gentle guidance, and supportive care. Cooking will also be needed. Please do not apply if you do not have live-in experience caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s. More details will be provided to qualified candidates who send resume.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com
Various shifts available
$40-$50/hr.
Unique opportunity for a physically strong, healthy, flexible, professional to provide support to a prominent Executive. Our client is still very active, but requires assistance with personal needs (i.e. dressing, showering, climbing stairs, speech, etc.). We are seeking a patient, compassionate professional who has experience working with stroke patients. Must also have an impeccable driving record and be very flexible to travel. In addition, this role requires excellent communication skills, discretion and the ability to handle confidential matters. Only local candidates or those in the process of moving to the metro Detroit area will be considered.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com
Delightful family with only one child still at home is seeking a highly skilled housekeeper to help maintain their lovely home. Primary responsibilities will be cleaning and laundry, no ironing. Three days/week (M,W, F preferred but not absolute), 8 hours/day, start time to be mutually agreed upon. The ideal candidate would also be available to help with occasional dinners/parties at the home. Great wages!
Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com
Roles: may include concierge, event coordinator, dining services, butler.
Traits: poised, polished & outgoing personality
Prominent family seeks a polished, hands-on Property Coordinator to support daily operations and maintenance across multiple private residences. This role works closely with the Property Manager to ensure properties are guest-ready, vendors and projects run smoothly, and family visits and events are executed seamlessly.
Responsibilities include coordinating vendors, managing inventories and errands, overseeing vehicle schedules, and providing on-site event and concierge support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, service-minded, and able to anticipate needs while maintaining the highest level of discretion.
Event & Concierge Support
Qualifications
Full-time position requiring flexibility for evenings, weekends, holidays, and events. 3–5 years of experience in property operations, hospitality, or private service preferred. Strong communication and organizational skills required. Excellent compensation and benefits; local candidates or those with ties to the area preferred.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com
Compensation: $80,000-$90,000
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Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 4:30pm (on-site)
Are you a polished, professional Executive/Personal Assistant who has managed personal/household matters for their employer? If so, would you enjoy working in a beautiful private residence, handling a wide variety of responsibilities for a very busy entrepreneurial family? This Assistant will manage logistics, errands, vendors, schedules, gifting, dog care, travel prep and more— while bringing order, structure, and peace of mind to the family.
A tech-savvy individual (Google Suite, Trello, calendar tools, mobile apps) who is solutions driven will be most likely to succeed in this role. In addition, one must be extremely organized, detail oriented, emotionally intelligent and able to work without a lot of direction. The ideal candidate is also able to prepare simple meals and assist with event planning.
Hours: 40 hours/ week/ occasional evenings/weekends. Mileage reimbursement, PTO and medical stipend offered.
Only local metro Detroit area candidates with experience working directly for an Executive or prominent family handling these same types of tasks will be considered for this excellent opportunity.
All inquiries will remain confidential.
Please forward resume in confidence to: cindy@harperjobs.com
We are seeking an experienced, polished, and service-driven Lead Server to join our private service team within a luxury family residence. This full-time role requires a dynamic individual who can deliver an unparalleled hospitality experience and take ownership of all aspects of food and beverage service in both private and event settings. This position requires a flexible, hands-on leader with strong bartending skills, impeccable service standards, and the ability to create memorable experiences for the family and guests.
Key Responsibilities:
Primary Service Role when principals are in residence:
Execute formal and informal meal service (lunch, dinner, late-night)
Leadership & Oversight
Beverage Program Management
Event & Catering Coordination
Required Experience & Skills:
Key Attributes
Send resume in a Word format attachment to kevin@harperjobs.com
(include a brief cover letter detailing your experience in fine dining service, wine and beverage expertise, and team leadership a brief cover letter detailing your experience in fine dining service, wine and beverage expertise, and team leadership)
LAUNDRESS / HOUSEKEEPER - BIRMINGHAM, MI
We are seeking an experienced laundress to work for an executive couple who reside in a pristine home. Must be an expert at handling exquisite clothing and linens, including ironing and pressing. When time permits, other housekeeping responsibilities will be shared with another housekeeper. Position is part-time, 2-3 mutually agreed upon days week. Full-time hours may be an option if this individual would also enjoy cooking. Great wages!
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ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI
An extremely well-respected family with a magnificent home is seeking the expertise of a professional Estate Housekeeper on a full-time basis. Requires five-star standards and extensive knowledge of working with high-end furnishings, surfaces, linens, and garments along with fine art. Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm. On occasional weekends or holidays, a 2-hour touch-up may be required when the family is in residence. A genuine, service-oriented attitude and the ability to work well with other household team members are essential for success in this role. The ideal candidate would be able to travel to other residences a few times/year. Great salary and EXCEPTIONAL benefits package including paid family medical insurance! We are seeking local candidates or those planning to move to the metro Detroit area.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com
PRIVATE CHEFS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY ON A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT BASIS
For 25+ years, Harper Associates has placed numerous private chefs, house managers, housekeepers, etc. for many executive families in the metro Detroit area and Florida.
We are currently representing several excellent chefs who are available immediately to work for a family exclusively on a permanent or temporary basis. They are all ServSafe trained with great cooking skills and experience; most have culinary degrees. Due to the impact the Coronavirus is having on the hospitality industry, many of these Chefs have recent backgrounds in very well-respected restaurants. If you hire a Chef, they would handle all the grocery shopping and food preparation. They can cook meals in your home and also serve and clean up or they can prepare your meals off-premise and drop them off if desired. Most of these chefs are very adept at accommodating special dietary regimens as well.
These Chefs are typically seeking $35/hr.-$50/hr. for their time plus the cost of groceries.
For more information, please contact Ben Schwartz - 248-737-0431 - ben@harperjobs.com
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Other positions may be available; many of our clients prefer to keep their vacancies confidential. If you have experience in a large private residence and accompanying references and you are targeting a move to Michigan, please send your resume and let us know when/where you plan to relocate.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to ben@harperjobs.com
Harper Associates Executive Residence positions include:
Estate Managers
Estate Housekeepers
Butlers
Private Chefs/Personal Chefs
Nannies
Laundresses
Chauffeurs
Maintenance Coordinators
Executive/Personal Assistants
Domestic Couples
