Premium butler services for private residences
Butlers with proven service in luxury estates
International recruitment with full relocation support
Rigorous background checks and confidentiality protocols
Select the cooperation model that fits your household
We adapt the engagement structure to the size of your residence, daily rhythm and strategic goals of the family office.
Permanent family office head
Full-time oversight of all administrative processes with deep integration into family life and long-term accountability.
Resident family office head
Manages daily operations while living on the estate, ensuring constant oversight and immediate response to any requirements.
Visiting family office administrator
Coordinates all administrative tasks during scheduled visits, suited for estates with structured or periodic needs.
International family office head
Coordinates operations across multiple countries, overseeing international properties, global logistics and cross-border compliance with consistent premium standards.
Interim family office head
Delivers focused leadership during transitions or defined projects, ensuring operational continuity and strategic oversight without long-term commitment.
Rotational family office head
A coordinated team of specialists alternates to maintain uninterrupted high-level management and sustained excellence across all administrative functions.
International family office head placement with relocation support
We support families managing residences across multiple countries or planning relocation. We consider visa requirements, languages, cultural specifics, and the candidate’s readiness for international assignments.
What nannies do we present to families
Before concluding a contract and discussing your request in detail, we can send you several nanny profiles as examples, however their current availability and relevance to a specific vacancy will need to be clarified separately.
Angelika
Jumarni
Eliza
Jessica
What the head of family office administration does
Responsibilities are always tailored to each household, yet most often include the following areas.
Personnel coordination and operations
- Selection, onboarding and supervision of household staff.
- Scheduling shifts and day-to-day household coordination.
- Performance reviews and resolution of operational issues.
- Ensuring confidentiality standards across the team.
Financial and administrative oversight
- Budget preparation, expense tracking and regular financial reporting.
- Coordination with suppliers, contractors and service providers.
- Maintaining household documentation, contracts and records.
Additional responsibilities such as travel coordination or multi-property management are discussed individually and fixed in the agreement.
Why choose Royal Keeper when hiring a professional butler
We connect discerning families with experienced butlers who bring precision, discretion and refined service to every aspect of household management
Limited access to qualified candidates
Royal Keeper maintains an extensive private database built over years of international work. Many experienced butlers do not publish their profiles publicly. This gives clients direct access to professionals unavailable through standard channels.
Rapid access to vetted butlers
When a residence requires a butler, delays are not an option. Our established international network allows us to present qualified butlers within days, ensuring seamless household operations.
Continuity during leadership transitions
Should a butler depart, we manage the transition discreetly and efficiently, sourcing a replacement who maintains established standards and family protocols without operational disruption.
Global reach for cross-border placements
Our international network spans multiple countries and allows us to place butlers who hold valid visas and possess experience working across borders. Families receive candidates ready to relocate quickly while maintaining full compliance with local requirements.
Protection against unqualified or unreliable candidates
Every butler undergoes multi-stage verification of references, background and professional skills. This process removes the uncertainty that often accompanies independent hiring and ensures only proven professionals enter the household.
A butler of true calibre transforms daily life into a sequence of effortless moments where every detail reflects the family’s standards.
Need household staff or a nanny?
Leave a request and a Royal Keeper recruiter will get in touch
to discuss your needs and propose the first candidates.
How we recruit staff
Request diagnostics
We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.
Contract signing
We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.
Search and selection
We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.
Finalist presentation
You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.
Onboarding support
We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.
Request diagnostics
We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.
Contract signing
We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.
Search and selection
We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.
Finalist presentation
You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.
Onboarding support
We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.
Safety and privacy
standards
standards
We work with private households where what matters
is not just skills, but the nanny's ethics too.
Verified experience in private households and checked references.
Competency-based interviews: reactions to non-standard situations, approach to discipline, gadgets and personal boundaries.
Confidentiality: ban on publishing family photos and information, NDA on request.
VIP environment understanding: many nannies have already worked in public and international families.
About Us
Royal Keeper is an international agency for the selection of premium household staff and nannies for families around the world, founded in 2000. For over 25 years we have combined luxury service standards with a very attentive approach to each family.
Our recruitment team speaks several languages and works with clients across Europe, the UK, the USA, the Middle East and Asia, so we understand the cultural nuances and requirements of different countries.
We build long-term relationships: most families come back to us or refer their friends, and candidates bring their colleagues and acquaintances.
Service pricing and cooperation terms
Agency Fee
Ranges from 12% to 22% of the specialist’s annual salary and depends on the country of recruitment, the level of the position, the urgency of the search, and the selected contract format. The replacement guarantee period ranges from 6 to 12 months, and the number of replacements depends on the selected contract.
Fee Payment
Payment is made in two stages: an initial deposit is required to confirm the order and start work on the request, and the remaining balance is paid after the candidate has been approved.
Special Terms
Special conditions are available for returning clients, repeat requests, and orders involving the selection of several specialists for one family.
Butler
Looking for a reliable butler you can trust with organizing impeccable service, hospitality, and comfort for your family? Our agency selects professional butlers with experience working in elite residences, VIP families, and five-star hotels, taking into account your schedule, household specifics, and high service standards. We conduct a multi-stage selection process: personal interviews, reference verification, family work experience, team management skills, table service, wine service, and impeccable household management. Every butler masters modern standards of premium service, knows the fundamentals of etiquette, working with contractors, and financial control. You can select a butler for full-time, part-time, or temporary and seasonal projects. We help draft a detailed job description, coordinate the schedule and responsibilities so the collaboration is comfortable for both the family and the specialist.
