Above and beyond our widely noted child care services, our clients have also come to rely on MBF as Texas’s most dependable source for exclusive household placements. Our elite pool of Executive Housekeepers, Chefs, Personal Assistant and other household staff includes some of the most desired service professionalsin the industry.

Executive Housekeepers | Household Managers/Butlers |
Estate Managers | Household/Estate Couples |
Personal Assistants/Social Secretaries | Chefs |
Groundskeepers | Chauffeurs

Executive Housekeepers maintain all housekeeping duties in one or more households. Their duties range from daily maintenance to heavy cleaning. MBF places only full-time candidates (30 hrs min. per week) who possess a great deal of experience cleaning homes of a large scale, and are familiar with maintenance and care of finer items.

Candidates are either live-in or live-out and are typically compensated $12-$20/hour.

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"I selected MBF because of their well-documented, thorough process, attention to detail and speed. MBF should be commended for it's excellent communication and guidance throughout the process." --Dana Brown

Household Manager /Butler candidates through MBF assure that a household is operating smoothly. Their expertise typically comes from previous Household Management (or similar) experience, and select candidates are also professionally certified. They often manage the duties and schedules of the household staff, as well as arrange for external household services as needed. In addition to being familiar with all domestic roles and responsibilities, MBF’s Household Managers provide hands-on services themselves. Duties may include managing a household budget, keeping supplies stocked, making travel arrangements, maintaining care of employer’s valuables, planning and coordinating special events, running personal errands for the employer and household, and coordinating all aspects of entertaining including receiving guests, assisting in proper table setting, and arranging outside service providers.

Candidates may either manage the household or they work under an Estate Manager. Compensation is between $40-$130K/year + benefits for an MBF Household Manager.

What is the process to get started?

"We have had tremendous success working with MBF – they are prompt, professional and found exactly what we needed in a Household Manager. Now we can spend time doing the things that we enjoy doing, rather than the things we must do to keep our household running smoothly."
--Gary and Elizabeth Petersen

MBF’s Estate Managers function as the director of a large property and often multiple residences. Because Estate Managers supervise all household staff, all of our candidates must possess expertise in a vast array of areas including human resources (hiring, training, bookkeeping and payroll of all household staff), landscaping procedures, security planning, contractor maintenance/scheduling, and planning /executing social events for the employer. Our Estate Managers also run a variety of personal and household errands.

Estate Manager candidates must possess a business background, either through a degree, a training program, or related experience. Social etiquette is also a necessity, therefore MBF’s Estate Managers have excellent interpersonal skills and understand appropriate practices. An aptitude in technology background is also essential for an effective Estate Manager. The compensation for a MBF Estate Manager is between $60-$150K/year + benefits.

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An MBF Couple serves as a team in either a formal or informal setting. Each person has a separate role which is typically one of the following: Household Manager/Butler, Chef, Handyman, Housekeeper, Nanny or Groundskeeper. Couple candidates have knowledge of appropriate social etiquette and have previous experience and/or formal training. Couples typically live-in a separate attached or nearby residence, and their working hours and vacation days are typically the same as each other.

Couples through MBF typically are compensated $60K-$150/year + benefits. This range is highly dependent upon whether the nature of the duties are more domestic or managerial.

What is the process to get started?

Personal Assistants manage the personal, professional, and household affairs of their employer. MBF candidates provide administrative, travel and household financial support, in addition to special event planning. Our candidates have a B.A., B.S. or B.B.A., excellent oral and written communications skills, and computer proficiency. MBF Personal Assistants have knowledge of both business and social protocol.

Compensation for a Jr. Personal Assistant is $15-20/hr (degree not required), and a Personal Assistant / Social Secretary typically is paid $20+/hour + benefits.

What is the process to get started?

Temporary Personal Assistants
These helpers assist in any household tasks or errand running with which you need assistance (does not involve childcare), for example, moving, mailings, gift wrapping, etc. MBF Temporary Personal Assistant rates are $17/hour for members and $19/hour for non-members. Pricing includes agency fees.

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One of our experienced, highly professional chefs is employed to plan, prepare and serve delicious cuisine in a private residence. Chefs tailor menus to your taste and/or dietary requirements, and they have exceptional skills in all aspects of entertaining. Excellent social etiquette is required, as well as organizational and computer proficiency. All of our Chefs maintain an active membership with one of the top three personal chef associations. Their backgrounds may include a degree in culinary arts, previous experience as a head chef in a fine restaurant, and/or previous experience as a personal household chef.

Compensation packages for Chefs depend on the candidate's experience and formal training and range from $40-$70K/year + benefits.

What is the process to get started?

Temporary Chefs
In addition to permanent placements, we offer weekly personal chefs, in-home entertaining packages, and various specialty chef packages. Please contact a Temporary Placement Counselor for pricing.

Groundskeepers are responsible for the care and maintenance of a large property, including all land, shrubbery, gardens, yards and walkways of an estate. MBF candidates are skillful in horticulture, have groundskeeper and/or greenhouse experience, and are familiar with the social etiquette of the affluent lifestyle. Their duties also include the care, maintenance and inventory of the machinery.

Rates for MBF Groundskeepers range from $25-$60/hour + benefits.

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Chauffeurs provide transportation for their employer to all the employer’s daily engagements. MBF candidates have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and an excellent driving record. They are always professional and friendly and have superb social etiquette. Chauffeurs are responsible for all aspects of car care, including routine maintenance, detailing and refueling. Positions are either live-in or live-out.

MBF Chauffeurs are typically compensated $50-75K/year (+ mileage when they drive their own vehicle).

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