#4248Housekeeper (Spain, Marbella)
Villa in Marbella, family of 4, seasonal residence with guests; Format: full-time, live-in (private room with bathroom); 5/2 schedule, paid vacation, annual flights home
Country🇪🇸 Spain
Salary€3,300 net/month
Personal waiter for private homes and events
Waiters with experience in private homes and fine dining
Permanent, seasonal or one-off event placements
Expertise in etiquette, table setting and wine serviceRoyal Keeper places waiters in private homes, residences, villas and yachts: flawless table setting, food and wine service, and attentive service at family meals, dinner parties and events.
When a Family Needs a Personal Waiter
A personal waiter is responsible for table setting and food service in a private home: everyday family meals, business lunches, dinner parties, receptions and celebrations. Families most often come to us when they own a residence or villa where guests are received regularly, when they have a private chef and need a service specialist to match, when they own a yacht or a country house for the season, or when they are preparing an important dinner or family celebration at home. What the family wants is restaurant-level service without restaurant formality or an intrusive presence. We select waiters who know table setting and etiquette, understand wine and drinks, work as a team with the chef and the house manager, and keep complete confidentiality.
Dinner parties at home
The waiter sets the table, serves food and drinks according to etiquette and keeps the evening flowing so the hosts can give their full attention to the guests.
Residence with a private chef
When a chef works in the house, the waiter takes over table setting, serving and clearing, and delivers everyday service at the level of a fine restaurant.
Villa or yacht for the season
For the season at a country house, villa or on a yacht, the waiter looks after the family and guests: poolside breakfasts, terrace lunches, cocktails and dinners.
Celebrations and family events
For a birthday, anniversary or family celebration, the waiter runs banquet or buffet service and works hand in hand with the caterer.
Examples of waiter profiles
Which waiters do we introduce to families
Before concluding the contract and discussing the request in detail, we can send you several profiles of applicants as an example, however, their current availability and relevance for a specific vacancy will need to be clarified separately.
Grzegorz
EducationChef de Rang training programme, cruise line (2022)
LanguagesEnglish - Fluent
Work experience2019–2026: waiter and chef de rang at hotels and beach clubs in France (Corsica), the Netherlands, Cyprus and Germany
Professional strengthsInternational resort service, chef de rang skills, working with guests from different countries, ready for seasonal and travelling work
Polish waiter and chef de rang with seven years in hotels and beach clubs across Europe, from Corsica to Cyprus. Trained as a chef de rang for a cruise line and is used to seasonal work. EU passport, fluent English.
Ian
EducationTechnical University of Moldova: higher technical education (2013)
LanguagesRussian - Native, English - Intermediate, French - Basic
Work experience8 years in high-end hospitality: 2024–2025 chef de rang at beach restaurants in Cannes; 2023–2024 chef de rang in Megève
Professional strengthsRunning a section and a team of waiters, advising guests on the menu and drinks, special requests, training junior staff
Chef de rang with eight years in high-end hospitality on the French Riviera and in the Alps — beach restaurants in Cannes and a restaurant in Megève. Leads a section, coordinates the team and makes every guest feel looked after. EU passport, lives in France.
Lena
EducationJohannes Gutenberg University Mainz: Bachelor's in translation and linguistics (2018)
LanguagesGerman - Native, English - Fluent, Spanish - Intermediate, French - Basic
Work experience2026: guest service manager at a hotel in Palma de Mallorca; 2023–2025: food and beverage team on cruise ships; 2024: bar supervisor at a resort club in Kos; waitress at events, fairs and bars
Professional strengthsMultilingual guest service, bar and event service, food and beverage organisation, calm in a fast-paced environment
German hospitality professional with cruise-ship, resort and hotel experience who has worked as a waitress, bar supervisor and guest service manager. Speaks four languages and is great with international guests. EU passport.
Luis
EducationSENA: hotel management (2017)
LanguagesSpanish - Native, English - Fluent
Work experience2022–2025: waiter at a country club in Bogotá
Professional strengthsAttentive table service, taking orders, serving food and drinks, caring for each guest, fluent English
Colombian waiter with hotel management training and three years of service at a private country club in Bogotá, where guests expect personal attention. Speaks fluent English and holds a US visa.
Nikita
EducationKharkiv State University of Food Technology and Trade: hotel and restaurant business (2020)
LanguagesEnglish - Fluent, Ukrainian - Native, Russian - Native
Work experience2025–2026: maître d'hôtel and sommelier at a fine-dining restaurant in Ghent, Belgium; 2024–2025: chef de rang at a restaurant in Belgium; 2022–2023: head waiter at a resort and spa
Professional strengthsMichelin-level fine-dining service, wine pairing and wine list expertise, mixology, banquets and room service
Maître d'hôtel and sommelier from a fine-dining restaurant in Belgium, with a degree in hotel and restaurant management. Delivers Michelin-level service, pairs wines with every course and mixes cocktails. Fluent English.
Kerim
EducationBaranovichi State University: economics and law (2021)
LanguagesRussian - Native, English - Fluent
Work experience2022–2025: butler and waiter in a private residence in Dubai — VIP guests, formal dinners, cocktail parties and family celebrations; 2017–2020: butler and house manager for a private family
Professional strengthsSilver, Russian and French service, formal table settings and seating plans, drinks and wine service, care for silver and crystal, absolute discretion
Private-residence waiter and butler with experience serving VIP guests in Dubai. Knows silver, Russian and French service, sets formal tables, serves wine and stays invisible yet always at hand. UAE resident visa, fluent English.
Juliet
EducationData Network Institution: computer studies (2015)
LanguagesEnglish - Intermediate
Work experience2020–2025: head waitress in Doha, Qatar
Professional strengthsWelcoming and seating guests, managing the flow of service, taking orders, guest requests, supporting the team at opening and closing
Head waitress with five years of experience in Doha, where she leads the dining room, welcomes guests and keeps service running smoothly. Friendly, organised and used to working in the Gulf.
Grzegorz
EducationChef de Rang training programme, cruise line (2022)
LanguagesEnglish - Fluent
Work experience2019–2026: waiter and chef de rang at hotels and beach clubs in France (Corsica), the Netherlands, Cyprus and Germany
Professional strengthsInternational resort service, chef de rang skills, working with guests from different countries, ready for seasonal and travelling work
Polish waiter and chef de rang with seven years in hotels and beach clubs across Europe, from Corsica to Cyprus. Trained as a chef de rang for a cruise line and is used to seasonal work. EU passport, fluent English.
Ian
EducationTechnical University of Moldova: higher technical education (2013)
LanguagesRussian - Native, English - Intermediate, French - Basic
Work experience8 years in high-end hospitality: 2024–2025 chef de rang at beach restaurants in Cannes; 2023–2024 chef de rang in Megève
Professional strengthsRunning a section and a team of waiters, advising guests on the menu and drinks, special requests, training junior staff
Chef de rang with eight years in high-end hospitality on the French Riviera and in the Alps — beach restaurants in Cannes and a restaurant in Megève. Leads a section, coordinates the team and makes every guest feel looked after. EU passport, lives in France.
Lena
EducationJohannes Gutenberg University Mainz: Bachelor's in translation and linguistics (2018)
LanguagesGerman - Native, English - Fluent, Spanish - Intermediate, French - Basic
Work experience2026: guest service manager at a hotel in Palma de Mallorca; 2023–2025: food and beverage team on cruise ships; 2024: bar supervisor at a resort club in Kos; waitress at events, fairs and bars
Professional strengthsMultilingual guest service, bar and event service, food and beverage organisation, calm in a fast-paced environment
German hospitality professional with cruise-ship, resort and hotel experience who has worked as a waitress, bar supervisor and guest service manager. Speaks four languages and is great with international guests. EU passport.
Luis
EducationSENA: hotel management (2017)
LanguagesSpanish - Native, English - Fluent
Work experience2022–2025: waiter at a country club in Bogotá
Professional strengthsAttentive table service, taking orders, serving food and drinks, caring for each guest, fluent English
Colombian waiter with hotel management training and three years of service at a private country club in Bogotá, where guests expect personal attention. Speaks fluent English and holds a US visa.
Nikita
EducationKharkiv State University of Food Technology and Trade: hotel and restaurant business (2020)
LanguagesEnglish - Fluent, Ukrainian - Native, Russian - Native
Work experience2025–2026: maître d'hôtel and sommelier at a fine-dining restaurant in Ghent, Belgium; 2024–2025: chef de rang at a restaurant in Belgium; 2022–2023: head waiter at a resort and spa
Professional strengthsMichelin-level fine-dining service, wine pairing and wine list expertise, mixology, banquets and room service
Maître d'hôtel and sommelier from a fine-dining restaurant in Belgium, with a degree in hotel and restaurant management. Delivers Michelin-level service, pairs wines with every course and mixes cocktails. Fluent English.
Kerim
EducationBaranovichi State University: economics and law (2021)
LanguagesRussian - Native, English - Fluent
Work experience2022–2025: butler and waiter in a private residence in Dubai — VIP guests, formal dinners, cocktail parties and family celebrations; 2017–2020: butler and house manager for a private family
Professional strengthsSilver, Russian and French service, formal table settings and seating plans, drinks and wine service, care for silver and crystal, absolute discretion
Private-residence waiter and butler with experience serving VIP guests in Dubai. Knows silver, Russian and French service, sets formal tables, serves wine and stays invisible yet always at hand. UAE resident visa, fluent English.
Juliet
EducationData Network Institution: computer studies (2015)
LanguagesEnglish - Intermediate
Work experience2020–2025: head waitress in Doha, Qatar
Professional strengthsWelcoming and seating guests, managing the flow of service, taking orders, guest requests, supporting the team at opening and closing
Head waitress with five years of experience in Doha, where she leads the dining room, welcomes guests and keeps service running smoothly. Friendly, organised and used to working in the Gulf.
Grzegorz
EducationChef de Rang training programme, cruise line (2022)
LanguagesEnglish - Fluent
Work experience2019–2026: waiter and chef de rang at hotels and beach clubs in France (Corsica), the Netherlands, Cyprus and Germany
Professional strengthsInternational resort service, chef de rang skills, working with guests from different countries, ready for seasonal and travelling work
Polish waiter and chef de rang with seven years in hotels and beach clubs across Europe, from Corsica to Cyprus. Trained as a chef de rang for a cruise line and is used to seasonal work. EU passport, fluent English.
Ian
EducationTechnical University of Moldova: higher technical education (2013)
LanguagesRussian - Native, English - Intermediate, French - Basic
Work experience8 years in high-end hospitality: 2024–2025 chef de rang at beach restaurants in Cannes; 2023–2024 chef de rang in Megève
Professional strengthsRunning a section and a team of waiters, advising guests on the menu and drinks, special requests, training junior staff
Chef de rang with eight years in high-end hospitality on the French Riviera and in the Alps — beach restaurants in Cannes and a restaurant in Megève. Leads a section, coordinates the team and makes every guest feel looked after. EU passport, lives in France.
Lena
EducationJohannes Gutenberg University Mainz: Bachelor's in translation and linguistics (2018)
LanguagesGerman - Native, English - Fluent, Spanish - Intermediate, French - Basic
Work experience2026: guest service manager at a hotel in Palma de Mallorca; 2023–2025: food and beverage team on cruise ships; 2024: bar supervisor at a resort club in Kos; waitress at events, fairs and bars
Professional strengthsMultilingual guest service, bar and event service, food and beverage organisation, calm in a fast-paced environment
German hospitality professional with cruise-ship, resort and hotel experience who has worked as a waitress, bar supervisor and guest service manager. Speaks four languages and is great with international guests. EU passport.
Luis
EducationSENA: hotel management (2017)
LanguagesSpanish - Native, English - Fluent
Work experience2022–2025: waiter at a country club in Bogotá
Professional strengthsAttentive table service, taking orders, serving food and drinks, caring for each guest, fluent English
Colombian waiter with hotel management training and three years of service at a private country club in Bogotá, where guests expect personal attention. Speaks fluent English and holds a US visa.
Nikita
EducationKharkiv State University of Food Technology and Trade: hotel and restaurant business (2020)
LanguagesEnglish - Fluent, Ukrainian - Native, Russian - Native
Work experience2025–2026: maître d'hôtel and sommelier at a fine-dining restaurant in Ghent, Belgium; 2024–2025: chef de rang at a restaurant in Belgium; 2022–2023: head waiter at a resort and spa
Professional strengthsMichelin-level fine-dining service, wine pairing and wine list expertise, mixology, banquets and room service
Maître d'hôtel and sommelier from a fine-dining restaurant in Belgium, with a degree in hotel and restaurant management. Delivers Michelin-level service, pairs wines with every course and mixes cocktails. Fluent English.
Kerim
EducationBaranovichi State University: economics and law (2021)
LanguagesRussian - Native, English - Fluent
Work experience2022–2025: butler and waiter in a private residence in Dubai — VIP guests, formal dinners, cocktail parties and family celebrations; 2017–2020: butler and house manager for a private family
Professional strengthsSilver, Russian and French service, formal table settings and seating plans, drinks and wine service, care for silver and crystal, absolute discretion
Private-residence waiter and butler with experience serving VIP guests in Dubai. Knows silver, Russian and French service, sets formal tables, serves wine and stays invisible yet always at hand. UAE resident visa, fluent English.
Juliet
EducationData Network Institution: computer studies (2015)
LanguagesEnglish - Intermediate
Work experience2020–2025: head waitress in Doha, Qatar
Professional strengthsWelcoming and seating guests, managing the flow of service, taking orders, guest requests, supporting the team at opening and closing
Head waitress with five years of experience in Doha, where she leads the dining room, welcomes guests and keeps service running smoothly. Friendly, organised and used to working in the Gulf.
Personal waiter placement geography
Waiters for private homes, villas and yachts worldwide
We place personal waiters with families in Europe, the UAE, the US and Asia — both specialists already living in the country and those ready to relocate or take seasonal work. We take into account visas, the languages needed to communicate with the family and guests, experience in international service and readiness to follow the family between residences, to the villa or on board the yacht.
Waiter duties
What a personal waiter does in your home
The role is always adapted to the family's rhythm, yet most often encompasses the following responsibilities.
Table service and meal presentation
- Sets the table in the chosen style — everyday, festive or formal
- Serves each course on time and discreetly, pacing service with the chef and the hosts
- Handles drinks and wine — serving, decanting, choosing glassware, running the home bar
- Keeps the meal flowing — clears plates, replaces cutlery and keeps the table in order
- Cares for silverware, china and crystal — cleaning, polishing, storage and inventory
- Arranges breakfasts, coffee service and in-room dining for family members
Service during receptions and dinners
- Serves guests at the table according to etiquette
- Runs banquet and buffet service, aperitifs and cocktails
- Welcomes guests, helps with seating and looks after their comfort all evening
- Works as a team with the chef, the house manager and caterers
- Anticipates guests' wishes without being intrusive
- Keeps complete confidentiality — never discusses guests, conversations or events in the house
Additional services such as private events, travel support, and specialized training are discussed individually and fixed in the contract.
Why choose Royal Keeper when hiring a personal waiters
We help families skip months of searching and connect directly with waiters — locally and worldwide
Limited access to strong candidates
Royal Keeper has a large private database: we have been working since 2000, and many waiters deliberately do not post their CVs online or enter the open market. You gain access to professionals impossible to find through regular listings.
Fast selection of experienced waiters
When a family needs a personal waiters at short notice, independent searching takes weeks. We already know who is currently available and can present first candidates quickly for both permanent and event-based roles.
Continuity when a waiters departs
Waiters departures happen. The agency ensures you are never left without support: we immediately launch a new search and arrange a smooth handover to maintain your daily culinary standards.
Support for international and relocation needs
When relocating to another country it is difficult to know where to find a personal waiters locally, whom to trust and what the market expects. Royal Keeper operates worldwide and helps sourcewaiters in different countries, taking language, culture and culinary nuances into account.
Risk of fraud and unqualified candidates
Over the years we have built extensive candidate histories: we know where and how they worked, which families recommended them and how they handled challenges. This lets us filter out suspicious and unqualified profiles before they ever reach your interview stage.
Most families who first try to find a personal waiters on their own encounter the same difficulties — lack of time, uncertainty and the risk of making a mistake. Royal Keeper takes care of all that so you can focus on your family instead of endless interviews.
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Leave a request and a Royal Keeper recruiter will get in touch
to discuss your needs and propose the first candidates.
Our approach to recruitment
How we recruit staff
01
Request diagnostics
We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.
02
Contract signing
We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.
03
Search and selection
We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.
04
Finalist presentation
You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.
05
Onboarding support
We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.
01
Request diagnostics
We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.
02
Contract signing
We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.
03
Search and selection
We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.
04
Finalist presentation
You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.
05
Onboarding support
We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.
Family safety and privacy
Safety and privacy
standards
standards
We work with private households where what matters
is not just skills, but the professional's ethics too.
Verified experience in private households and checked references.
Competency-based interviews: reactions to non-standard situations, respect for house rules and the family's personal boundaries.
Confidentiality: ban on publishing family photos and information, NDA on request.
VIP environment understanding: many candidates have already worked in public and international families.
About Royal Keeper
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.
Year founded
2000
Countries of presence
20+
Years of experience in private service
25+
Successfully filled vacancies
14 000+
Candidates in the agency database
85 000+
Year founded
2000
Countries of presence
20+
Years of experience in private service
25+
Successfully filled vacancies
14 000+
Candidates in the agency database
85 000+
Nanny placement terms with Royal Keeper
Service pricing and cooperation terms
We work transparently: you understand the interaction format and fee structure in advance.
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.
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 conditions are available for returning clients, repeat requests, and orders involving the selection of several specialists for one family.
Private Home Waiter RecruitmentPersonal
Personal
Waiter
A personal waiter is a service professional who works in a private home and is responsible for table setting, serving food and drinks, and looking after the family and their guests. They work at everyday family meals, business lunches, dinner parties and celebrations, and travel with the family to the country house, the villa or on board the yacht. Unlike a restaurant waiter, a private home waiter adapts to one family's routine, knows each family member's preferences and works as a team with the private chef and the butler.
Royal Keeper recruits waiters for private homes and residences, taking into account the format of your events, the level of hospitality and your personal service preferences. Every candidate goes through a rigorous multi-stage selection: a personal interview, reference checks with previous employers and a background check by our security team. We assess knowledge of premium service standards and table setting, wine etiquette, banquet and buffet service skills, tact and discretion.
You can hire a private waiter on a permanent basis — live-in or live-out — for the season, or for individual receptions and family celebrations. We find specialists already based in your country as well as those ready to relocate to Europe or the UAE. The agency takes care of the job description, schedule, duties and terms of employment, so that service in your home is flawless and the working relationship is comfortable and secure.
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Latest
vacancies
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