.png)
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented, and experienced Housekeeper to support the daily operations of a private home. This role combines hands-on housekeeping responsibilities with hospitality support and occasional and support for food preparation (mise en place).
The ideal candidate takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized environment and is comfortable assisting with household routines and entertaining support. The household is well staffed.
​
The residence is a non-smoking and vape-free environment. It is also scent-free.
​
Salary: $90,000 to $105,000 gross annual
Medical Benefits Allowance provided
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00a.m.—6:00 p.m., with flexibility
G-level driver’s license required. A vehicle is not a requirement.
Two weeks’ vacation​
NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in the Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.
​
NOTE: Applicants must hold a full driver's license. A vehicle for work purposes is provided.
​
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.
​
PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.
We are always receiving requests for experienced private service staff. If you don't see a position you are looking for now, you likely will in the future.
​
If you would like to register for those opportunities, you can do so by clicking on the "Apply" button and sending your resumé with a brief outline about yourself and the kind of position that interests you. The more details the better... like if you drive and have a car.
​
The positions we place include:
-
Estate Managers
-
Household Managers
-
Private Chefs
-
Butlers
-
Housekeepers, Cook Housekeepers, Nanny Housekeepers
-
Executive Housekeepers
-
Elder Caregivers
-
Domestic Couples
-
Personal Assistants
-
Lifestyle Managers
-
Property Managers
-
Chauffeurs
-
Companions
-
Private Flight Attendants
-
And more. If the position exists in a luxury residence, Portico Inc. likely places individuals with experience in the area.
​
What do you have to lose? Register and find out. That's how good things happen.
Housekeeper Cook Position for Couple in Forest Hill, Toronto, Job 293
POSITION FILLED
If you would still like to register for similar positions, please email your resume to scott@porticostaff.com
​
A professional couple with an informal, yet sophisticated residence is seeking a full-time, experienced Housekeeper/Cook to work in home in Forest Hill, Toronto. The Housekeeper/Cook will work both individually and with the Household Manager.
The position is full-time, live-out, and long-term. The housekeeper will be working for a kind and supportive family who endeavour to help their employees succeed. The housekeeper will work alongside an experienced Household Manager.
Ideally applicants have a G-level driver’s license and access to a vehicle for work purposes (mileage will be reimbursed), however, it is only an asset and not a requirement. They must hold current status to legally work in Canada.
Salary: $80,000 gross annually
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm with flexibility (i.e. some evenings, weekends, and special occasions). Cottage work will involve pre-determined weekends (notice provided).
Vacation: Three weeks (not consecutive). To be coordinated with the Employers.
​
The residence is a non-smoking and vape-free environment. It is also scent-free.​​
NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in the Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.
​
NOTE: Ideally applicants have a full driver's license, although it is not a requirement.
​
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.
​
PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.
Private Chef Position, Seasonal, on an Island in Georgia Stait area of BC, Job 288
POSITION FILLED
If you would still like to register for similar positions, please email your resume to scott@porticostaff.com
​
A private family of two adults is seeking an experienced Private Chef for a Seasonal Residency (May to October estimate). The Seasonal Residency is situated on a beautiful island with a large produce garden used for harvesting. The location is remote in the Georgia Strait area, but provisioning support is provided via seaplane to Vancouver, and there are some great farmer’s markets in the area.
​
The Chef should ideally have experience cooking vegetarian (on occasion), working with produce gardens, and working in remote locations.
The property is a non-smoking and vape-free environment. It is also scent-free.
​
The Chef will work as an Independent Contractor
​
-
Monthly Salary based on experience is $16,000 CAD
-
The Chef will work as an Indepndent Contractor
-
Private beach-front accommodation is provided
-
Schedule--Monday to Friday, lunch, snacks, and dinner, although flexibility is required
NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in the Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.
​
NOTE: Applicants must hold a full driver's license. A vehicle for work purposes is provided.
​
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.
​
PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.
Executive Private Chef Position with Toronto Family, Job 292
POSITION FILLED
If you would still like to register for similar positions, please email your resume to scott@porticostaff.com
​
We are seeking an experienced Executive Private Chef to work for a family in their Toronto home and summers at their Lake Simcoe cottage. The family enjoys a variety of food with good presentation and flavour—Italian, BBQ, Asian, French, comfort food, etc. The position is full-time, live-out, and permanent. The individual works as a member of a team and reports to the Chief of Staff.
Note: Previous Executive Private Chef is retiring after almost 15 years with the Family.
Toronto Schedule: Thursday to Monday, 10am to close. Flexible with back-to-back work periods that are compensated with back-to-back time off. The schedule is dependent and will vary based on the travel departures/returns from the family. Needs flexibility.
​
Cottage Schedule: Thursday to Monday (inclusive of statutory holidays). May to September.
​
Salary: $190,000 to $200,000 gross annual range
​
Vacation & Free Time: Three weeks. Taken when the Family is not in town/cottage. Usually taken early December to end of January & mid-February to end of March,
There is also additional paid time/weeks free when the family is away or out of town.
​
Medical Benefits: Yes
​
Cottage Accommodation: Private bedroom and bathroom in staff cottage
​
The residence is a non-smoking and vape-free environment. It is also scent-free.​​
NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in the Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.
​
NOTE: Applicants must hold a G-level driver's license with a clean driver's abstract and have access to a work vehicle (mileage compensated).
​
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.
​
PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.
Job 285 Household Manager Position with Toronto Family
POSITION FILLED
If you would still like to register for similar positions, please email your resume to scott@porticostaff.com
​
Opportunity for an experienced Household Manager to work for a family of four (two school-aged children--ages 6 and 7). The Household Manager will oversee the smooth running of the family’s main Toronto home and two seasonal properties (one in the Kawarthas and the other in Collingwood area). The right person will be organized, hands-on, and comfortable managing a small staff (nanny-housekeeper), vendors, and multiple households (with local support). This is a role for someone who takes pride in keeping things running efficiently behind the scenes and enjoys supporting a warm and informal family.​
The position is full-time, live-out, and permanent. It is preferred that applicants be vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a non-smoking, non-vaping, and fragrance-free home.
​
-
Salary Range--$130k to $140k gross annual
-
Medical Benefits--Yes
-
Vacation--Two weeks
-
Schedule--Monday to Friday, 11am to 7pm with flexibility as needed
​​
NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in the Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.
​
NOTE: Applicants must hold a G-level license and ideally have access to a vehicle for work purposes--mileage paid.
​
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.
​
PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.
Assistant Household Manager Position with Family in Guelph, Job 286
POSITION FILLED
If you would still like to register for similar positions, please email your resume to scott@porticostaff.com
​
An informal family of three is seeking an Assistant House Manager for their multi-building property in the Guelph area. This is an interesting opportunity for a curious individual who enjoys taking care of a unique country residence, being part of a joyful and spirited household team, learning about holistic gardening, apiaries, sub-tropical gardening in temperate climate zones, etc.
The job suits someone who is kind, thoughtful, well-mannered, collegial in how they work, and always prepared to help out where they can. Comfortable being around a small baby. Someone with a generalist’s skill set or a generalist’s interests is likely to fit in well with the team.
The property is a non-smoking and vape-free environment. It is also scent-free.
​
-
Salary Range--$90k to $100k gross annual range
-
Medical Benefits
-
Vacation--Two weeks
-
Schedule--Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (or 10am to 6pm), with flexibility required
NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in the Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.
​
NOTE: Applicants must hold a G-level license and ideally have access to a vehicle for work purposes--mileage paid.
​
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.
​
PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.
Job 280 Private Chef Position for Toronto Family in the Annex
POSITION FILLED. If you would still like to register for similar positions, please email your resume to scott@porticostaff.com
​
Opportunity for an experienced Private Chef to work for a Toronto family of four (two parents and twin toddlers). The Chef should have a background in cooking for people with severe food allergies. One family member has celiac disease, and another has severe dietary limitations. Given the children’s young age, the Chef should ideally have experience cooking for young children, including an understanding of how to prepare food safely to prevent choking hazards for little ones.
The family needs a head Chef to manage and a culinary team independently. This position could include sourcing and collaborating with other chefs if/when travelling in other countries. For now, it’s based in Toronto. There is a Sous Chef that is working full-time and tackling the children’s food. Given the scope, they need a head Chef who can lead and manage a team on their own.
The position pays well, offers a medical benefits allowance and two weeks’ paid vacation. The schedule is primarily Monday to Friday, but may require weekend work, so flexibility is important. Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a non-smoking, non-vaping, and this is a fragrance-free home.
​​
NOTE: Applicants must hold current status to legally work in the Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered. They should also hold a valid passport with any necessary visa for occasional international travel.
​
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please apply with a resume. It will be reviewed and you may be contacted if it is in alignment with the position. Due to response volume, telephone calls are not accepted as a first step in the application process.
​
PLEASE NOTE: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those who meet the position's requirements shall be contacted.
Positions We Place
-
Estate Managers
-
Household Managers
-
Chiefs of Staff
-
Property Managers
-
Private Chefs
-
Elder Caregivers
-
Nannies
-
Executive Housekeepers
-
Housekeepers
-
Personal Assistants
-
Office Butlers
-
Household Butlers​
-
Domestic Couples
-
Estate Couples
-
Tutors
-
Private Teachers
-
Property Maintenace Workers
-
Chauffeurs
-
Companions
-
Corporate Flight Attendants
Note
If the position you need filled is not listed, don’t despair. Ask us. We promise a candid answer. If we can assist you, we promise to do so. If we cannot, we promise to be honest and say so. We will not waste your time.