Updated on June 5, 2025
Harper Associates handles many exclusive domestic 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 with children and pets is seeking an Estate/House Manager to manage their homes (Michigan and Florida) to see that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. The Estate Manager will oversee the presentation and housekeeping of the home to be certain that it meets the highest quality standards and is ready for guests at any time. This individual will supervise household staff and coordinate schedules and routines for the home and very active family. Additional responsibilities will include assisting with events, coordinating contractors as needed, running errands, purchasing supplies and organizing service/preventative maintenance schedule for the homes. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, however, the Estate/House Manager must be flexible to work alternative times as needed, including evenings and weekends, especially when there are events/guests. Some travel, primarily to prepare homes in advance of the arrival of the family is required. We are seeking a highly organized, extremely detailed, family-oriented professional who has a team-focused, hands-on approach. Attractive six figure salary/benefit package!
Our client will only consider local metro Detroit area candidates or those already in process of an immediate move to Michigan.
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Full-time: Great wages, 40+ hours (overtime pay) plus fantastic benefits!
Would a family you have worked for use these words to describe you? If so, we hope you will consider this exceptional career opportunity.
Our client, an extremely busy, wonderful Executive family is looking for a reliable and experienced Nanny-Family Assistant to become a valued part of their daily lives. The family has three active children (ages 4, 10 and 12) and they are in search of someone who can provide attentive care and thoughtful support for them and the family on a very long-term basis. They need a dynamic individual who would be instrumental in helping to keep their household run smoothly. The Nanny-Family Assistant will work cooperatively with the well-respected full-time Housekeeper to ensure the family’s needs are met.
This is a full-time opportunity offering top wages and an outstanding benefit package including medical, dental and vision. Both parents work outside the home in demanding roles and the Nanny-Family Assistant’s schedule will vary each week but is provided in advance. Start times will vary and on most days, the Nanny-Family Assistant will need to stay until at least 6/6:30/7pm on Mon-Thursday, Friday no later than 6pm), depending on the children’s activities. Some evenings and weekends will be required. The ability to travel with the family on occasion would be preferred.
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Terrific private family with children and a friendly dog is preparing to move into a spacious new home. They are looking for a dedicated full-time housekeeper with a positive attitude and upbeat personality to become a vital part of their household.
Key Responsibilities:
We’re seeking a professional, experienced housekeeper who takes pride in their work, genuinely cares about the family they support, and is looking to build a long-term, stable, working relationship. Outstanding wages commensurate with experience will be offered. If you're passionate about maintaining a beautiful, well-run home and enjoy working in a family home with children and pets, we'd love to hear from you!
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Monday-Friday Hours
Mom, dad and school aged children with a fast-paced lifestyle need a full-time Chef who is extremely adaptable to meet the family’s frequently changing schedule and requests. The Chef will plan and prepare lunches, dinners, snacks and occasional breakfasts. Base schedule would be Monday-Friday ~10:30am-8pm, but again, flexibility is a key requirement, including limited weekends and travel. Please note the family likes classic healthy, nutritional meals, with a creative flair, not necessarily daily gourmet meals. Favorite recipes, including Mediterranean fare, will be shared for use as well. The Chef is fortunate to be able to utilize fresh produce from the home’s garden and orchard when feasible.
Job entails:
$80,000 - $110,000 plus terrific benefits offered (health, dental, vision, two weeks paid vacation).
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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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Busy, professional couple with young children is seeking a private service professional who embraces the opportunity to wear many hats. The overall purpose of the job is to make sure all aspects of the home runs smoothly. A large focus of the position will be on managing vendors and the ideal person is already experienced in doing so. Dog walking is a daily activity so only those who love furry friends will be content in this role; overnight pet care when the principals travel is a plus. Will also provide companionship to an elderly family member on an occasional basis. The House Manager must be extremely organized, detail oriented and flexible. Exceptional compensation!
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We are seeking an experienced, compassionate caregiver or couple to assist a senior female with personal needs and also handle cooking, housekeeping, errands, appointments, etc.. At times there may be other caregivers. Patient is in a wheelchair and has mobility issues; must be strong enough to assist with lifting/transferring patient (Hoyer Lift, Sit to Stand, etc.). Salary plus housing accommodations for two adults (no children or pets) within a beautiful home. Requires solid references and clean driving record. Schedule is typically 5 days/week, however, flexibility is required.
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Friendly, organized, professional working couple with one toddler 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 toddler 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), 7:30-4:45/5pm (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays). Some additional hours on Wednesdays and Fridays will be offered certain weeks but not always required.
Must be CPR certified or willing to obtain it ASAP. Excellent wages plus paid time off and gas reimbursement.
Please do not apply if you are only interested in a short term or summer position.
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A wonderful family residing in a beautifully maintained, multi-story townhouse in the West Village is seeking a seasoned Executive Housekeeper/House Manager to oversee and manage their primary residence. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, hands-on Housekeeper, also experienced in staff supervision and house management.
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Prominent Couple residing in a luxury duplex apartment is seeking an outstanding Housekeeper who has recently been employed in a formal home.
Principals are in search of a highly organized, extremely detail oriented, professionally trained housekeeper. A flexible, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently and as a team player is essential for success in this role. In addition to full scale housekeeping in a residence with stairs, this position will involve laundry, wardrobe maintenance, grocery shopping, running errands, maintaining household inventories and light cooking (not on a regular basis). The ideal candidate is already comfortable with basic table settings and fine dining service, antiques, fine art, exquisite linens, silver, glassware, etc.. Schedule is typically Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-6pm and occasional holidays. Position can be 4 or 5 days/week but must include Saturday or Sunday. Uniform is required and provided by the employer. Driver’s license and familiarity with the Upper East side is preferred for running errands.
$105,000 - $125,000 depending on experience plus occasional overtime and exceptional benefits!
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Private family is seeking an experienced, professional housekeeper who also enjoys cooking to maintain their beautiful estate on a long-term basis. Position will involve all aspects of housekeeping including cleaning, laundry, ironing, errands, light cooking, food shopping, etc.. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9:30-5:30/6pm, however, the family would like to find someone who is flexible to help out as needed on evenings or weekends for dinner parties, family events, etc.. This is a full-time position with excellent salary and great benefit package offered!
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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.
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EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - GLEN ARBOR, MI (NEAR TRAVERSE CITY)
Wonderful full-time, year-round opportunity for an experienced housekeeper to work for a family in their private home and in their guest residences. We are seeking a professional who is extremely personable, flexible and service oriented. Excellent salary plus outstanding benefit package including fully paid medical, dental, vacation, 401K.
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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.
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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
