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Why Choose Portico?

With over two decades' experience working for luxury homeowners, Portico Inc. understands what it takes to optimally operate a residence with the right team of staff working together to improve home life for their employers. We help Families achieve their Domestic Staff needs - from Housekeepers to Household Managers, Private Chefs to Personal Assistants, and Nannies to Elder Caregivers.

 

Portico Inc. commits to not wasting client time. Unlike other agencies who are eager to send a steady stream of hopeful but unqualified candidates, we will only send individuals who we know can get the job done. 

 

How do we do this? We take the time, not just to understand the job order, but also to understand the home environment and family needs and expectations. 

 

Furthermore, we have two decades' experience solving diverse problems for luxury homeowners. We advise from a place of experience and knowledge. We never shy from saying to our clients “I don’t know, but I can find out.”

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Recruiting can be taught. Private Service Industry knowledge only comes with experience.

Portico Inc. offers both.

 

Clients also have the option of availing themselves of a full range of services that includes training in the areas of housekeeping, laundry, wardrobe management and culinary arts.

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Portico Inc. has successfully placed exemplary employees in positions that include:

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Portico Inc.'s success can be attributed to its consistency in holding itself accountable to the highest standards of discretion and integrity.

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Contact us to learn how Portico Inc. can meet your family's staffing needs.

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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.

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