Updated on August 5, 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.
~30 hrs./week
Professional working mom needs extremely reliable and responsible Nanny to help assist family with the afternoon/early evenings, Monday - Friday. This will involve transporting the children (ages 7 and 9) and engaging in activities with them when time permits. Responsibilities will also involve light, healthy cooking for the kids, some laundry and anything else which may help mom. Hours are approximately 2/3pm to 7/8pm, however, flexibility is definitely needed. This person will be needed six months-one year. Good wages! Nice family!
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Great part-time schedule for a Nanny who loves working with infants and has recent experience doing so. Hours are typically Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm, however, some flexibility is needed to accommodate the parents’ work and other obligations. Please note one parent will be working from home and there are two older children who will require occasional care. Must be a non-smoker, up to date on all vaccinations and first aid/CPR certified or willing to do so prior to starting. Good wages (W2), 30 hours guaranteed with additional hours needed. PTO and health insurance stipend offered.
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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
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(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)
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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Terrific position available for an expert housekeeper/laundress who is interested in a long term opportunity with a wonderful, warm, young family. We are looking for someone who is very comfortable working in a spacious, upscale home. Monday-Friday, 8 or 9am-4pm with occasional requests to help with parties/guests. The ideal candidate is friendly but professional, able to work cooperatively with a nanny etc.. Role will also involve other household tasks such as coordinating contractors as needed. Great wages, with guaranteed hours even when family travels.
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Full-time, year round
Active, elderly gentleman living in a beautiful lakefront estate seeks a professional Housekeeper/Cook for his Palm Beach residence. Responsibilities include housekeeping, laundry, cooking, overall care of the home and assisting guests when visiting. This is a year-round position, primarily Monday-Friday, although hours may vary somewhat depending on when the principal is in residence.
Required qualifications:
Excellent compensation and benefits! Great long-term opportunity.
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FAMILY ASSISTANT / HOUSE MANAGER (PART-TIME) - BIRMINGHAM, MI (3 DAYS/WEEK)
Newly created position for busy family with teenagers and dogs. They are seeking a dynamic, hands-on professional to manage household operations, light housekeeping, errands, meal prep, and occasional driving for children. Anticipated schedule is Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 7:30am-3:30pm, however, this individual needs to be flexible to accommodate the needs of the family. Must be experienced, organized, flexible, and teen/pet-friendly. Long-term opportunity. $30-$40/hr.
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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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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).
Send resume in a Word format attachment to: ben@harperjobs.com
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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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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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
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.
Send resume in a Word format attachment to cindy@harperjobs.com
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
