PORTICO INC.

Household and Estate Manager Recruitment

At Portico, we recruit Household and Estate Managers for UHNW families who need someone trustworthy and decisive at the center of their home or multi-residence estate. With over 30 years in luxury hospitality and private staffing, we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t in luxury residences that are either multi-staffed or single-staffed. We are keenly aware of how important it is to get this pivotal role right. 

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Here is why Portico gets it right and seperates it from other domestic staff recruiters. We have proficiency in both recruiting as well as the insider's knowledge that comes from working in luxury homes. One experience informs the other. Our household management experience supports our recruiting practise so we can identify talent and the right person for the role. Not many recruiters can offer this to their clients. Recruiting can be taught. Private Service knowledge is gained through experience and not from a manual.

We look for experienced Managers who operate as the glue that holds a household together and makes it operate with exemplary efficiency. That means keeping staff schedules in order, onboarding new staff members, managing vendors, handling day‑to‑day logistics, and making sure the family’s life feels smooth, even when it’s hectic. We recruit Managers who understand how to efficiently transform household operations so that they are seemless and invisible to employers.

Some homes have multiple residences, frequent travel, and full calendars; others are quieter but still expect the same level of care and organization. We match the Manager’s temperament and experience to the way the family actually lives.

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Portico places Household and Estate Managers who:

• Are calm under pressure, organized in bustling enviroments, and able to think ahead and anticipate household and family needs

• Communicate clearly and diplomatically, whether they’re talking with the family, staff, or suppliers

• Are effective at training staff and providing them with the necessary tools for success

• Handle budgets, planning, and household expectations with discretion and good judgment

• Can step in, take charge, and keep things running when the family is away or under pressure

• Understand that the family members of a household are the most valuable part of the home, and everything the staff does should support their comfort, dignity, and privacy

If you’re thinking about hiring a Household or Estate Manager, unsure of the difference, or not sure whether you need one yet, we’d be happy to talk it through.

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Contact Portico to discuss your household or estate management needs, and we’ll help you find a manager who fits your home’s rhythm and expectations.