Updated on September 14, 2026
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.
Self-directed, professional Housekeeper is needed to maintain a beautiful home. Will also handle drop off/pick up of dry cleaning, occasional errands and greeting service people into the home. Must be comfortable around dogs! Monday through Friday, 9am or 10am-4/pm.
(30-35 hours/week). $35-$40/hr.
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Delightful empty nester couple is seeking a highly skilled housekeeper to help maintain their lovely home. Primary responsibilities will be cleaning the home, laundry and ironing sheets. 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!
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$200,000 - $300,000 plus fully paid benefits.
Spanish speaking skills a huge plus! Couple receives newly renovated off-site home.
Start in Spring 2027
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Stellar opportunity will become available in Spring 2027 for an experienced, hands-on Domestic Couple to join a private family estate on the shores of Lake Michigan in Southwest Michigan. This upcoming opening is the result of the retirement of a well-respected, long-term Domestic Couple employed and deeply valued by the family.
We are seeking a polished, service-oriented, and multi-skilled Domestic Couple to oversee the seamless operation, including hospitality, culinary, and maintenance needs along with presentation of a private residence. Together, they will provide extraordinary service to the principals, family, and guests while ensuring the home, grounds, vehicles, and household operations are maintained to the highest standards.
Responsibilities include luxury hospitality and meal service, household management, property and facilities oversight, vendor coordination, guest reception, event support, errands, vehicle and grounds care, pool/beach preparation, seasonal projects, and occasional childcare and family support. The couple will work collaboratively, with flexibility to divide responsibilities according to their individual strengths. While these are very hands-on positions, there will be other staff to manage, including Spanish speaking employees.
The ideal candidates are proactive, discreet, organized, hands-on, and hospitality-minded, with excellent judgment and an eye for detail. They should be adept at anticipating needs, managing changing priorities, troubleshooting problems, coordinating vendors and staff, and stepping in wherever needed to maintain a warm, polished, and welcoming environment.
Qualifications:
This is a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated Domestic Couple who take pride in creating an impeccably maintained home and an exceptional experience for the principals and their guests.
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A private family in Birmingham is seeking a highly experienced, trustworthy Personal Financial & Administrative Manager for a long-term relationship. This role is approximately 70% financial/bookkeeping and 30% personal/administrative.
Schedule: Approximately 25–30 hours/week with a highly flexible, results-oriented schedule
Work Arrangement: Primarily remote with regular in-person meetings in Birmingham
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Experience with private families, family offices, high-net-worth households, CPA/accounting firms, or controller-level responsibilities is highly desirable.
Ideal candidate is a mature, financially sophisticated professional who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and can become a trusted long-term resource to the family.
Confidential screening, professional references, background check, and certification verification required.
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Seeking a Chef to prepare healthy, family-friendly meals for a family of 4–6, including two school-aged children. Schedule is Mondays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. The Chef will handle grocery shopping, dinner and healthy snack preparation for future consumption and occasional dinner parties. Must be comfortable accommodating dietary restrictions: gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free for one family member. The Chef would be asked to Ideal candidate is organized, health-conscious, and enjoys preparing fresh, nutritious meals for a busy family. $50/hr.
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An exceptional private family in Ann Arbor is seeking a highly experienced Estate Housekeeper with impeccable standards and a passion for maintaining a beautiful luxury residence. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, discreet, and takes genuine pride in delivering a flawless level of care. Responsibilities include expert-level housekeeping, organization, laundry and fine-fabric care, as well as maintaining the home to the highest standards at all times.
The Estate Housekeeper will also assist with guest needs and entertaining, ensuring the residence is consistently immaculate, welcoming, and presentation-ready while providing gracious, polished hospitality. Occasional help (4-6 times/year) with events will be required.
Position Details:
If you take pride in exceptional housekeeping and enjoy caring for a luxury private residence, we want to hear from you.
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Beautiful, 10,000 square foot private residence requires the expertise of an experienced professional housekeeper. Must be a team player as there are other housekeepers. Hours are 9am-2pm Monday through Friday (25 hours/week). $40/hour. Must enjoy being around dogs and be interested in a long-term opportunity.
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Kind and appreciative family needs a housekeeper who enjoys doing laundry and keeping a lovely home clean. Must be comfortable around a cat. Schedule is Monday through Thursday, noon-5pm (20 hours/week). Great wages!
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Seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Housekeeper to maintain a private residence to the highest standards. Responsibilities include detailed housekeeping, laundry and linen care, organizing, household projects, and keeping the home, garage, and porch clean, neat, and well-maintained.
Qualifications:
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, hours to be mutually agreed upon (i.e. 9-5pm, 8-4pm, 7:30-3:30pm).
Excellent hourly wage plus generous PTO. Medical benefit stipend negotiable.
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Excellent professional Housekeeper is needed to maintain a large home for a busy family always on-the- go. A very detail oriented, extremely organized individual will succeed in this role. We are looking for someone who loves working in a fast-paced environment and is flexible to adapt to changing needs. Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm. Excellent salary and benefit package!
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Responsibilities include washing, drying, ironing, steaming, folding, and organizing clothing and household linens, caring for delicate fabrics, and keeping laundry areas neat and well-stocked. The ideal candidate takes pride in producing exceptional results and has experience working in a fine home. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable professional seeking a long-term, part-time position with a wonderful family. Schedule will be ~ 20 hours/week, either 3 days/week or 5 mornings/week. Great wages!
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Weekends/evenings
$40/hr.
Unique opportunity for a strong, compassionate professional to provide support to a high-profile Executive. Our client is still very active, but requires assistance with personal needs (dressing, showering, climbing stairs, etc.).
Schedule coverage would be several weekdays approximately 4-8pm, and Saturdays and Sundays day shift. Occasional travel may be an option. Must have clear driving record. Position requires excellent communication skills, discretion, patience and the ability to handle confidential matters. Healthcare (i.e.physical therapy) background and/or private service experience a plus.
Only local candidates or those in the process of moving to the metro Detroit area will be considered.
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ESTATE HOUSEKEEPER - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
We are seeking a top-notch housekeeper who takes pride in their work and has a whatever it takes attitude to help a busy family. Will handle housekeeping, laundry and running errands. Must love dogs! Monday-Friday, full-time, daytime hours. Great salary and benefit package!
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PART-TIME LAUNDRESS - BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI
Private homeowners are seeking a detail-oriented laundress to care for fine garments and household linens in their high-end residence. Responsibilities include washing, ironing, steaming, folding, and organizing wardrobes with precision and care. We are in search of someone who has experience with luxury fabrics, strong organizational skills, and a discreet, professional demeanor. The ideal candidate is comfortable using a mangle. Part-time hours (2-3 days/week). Great wages!
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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 live in Michigan or 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
