Elite Household Staff Agency
The international agency Very Important Personnel recruits staff responsible for housekeeping, cleanliness, wardrobe care, household operations, property maintenance and comfort within the home.
We recruit household staff for private homes, apartments, villas, residences and families with high expectations regarding service, trust and confidentiality.
Each search is tailored to the owner’s lifestyle, country of employment, household structure, working format, experience requirements, languages, references, personal qualities and expected level of privacy.
Staff We Recruit
Housekeeper
A housekeeper maintains cleanliness, order and the home’s daily readiness. Their responsibilities include cleaning living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and utility rooms, as well as caring for textiles, surfaces and furnishings.
We recruit housekeepers for apartments, villas and private residences in Dubai and internationally, offering part-time, full-time, live-in and rotational arrangements.
Housemaid
A housemaid is responsible for cleanliness in a private household, including preparing rooms, changing bed linen, caring for bedrooms and bathrooms, maintaining order and handling household textiles.
A VIP Area Maid is responsible for maintaining immaculate cleanliness, order and presentation in spaces requiring exceptional comfort and privacy. The role involves cleaning, preparing and servicing VIP areas with meticulous attention to detail, confidentiality, discretion and the highest service standards.
Unlike a general housemaid, this specialist works in environments where atmosphere, aesthetics, precise placement of personal belongings and respect for the privacy of owners and guests are as important as cleanliness.
VIP areas may include private suites, majlis rooms, VIP lounges, meeting rooms, executive offices and other private spaces.
A Head Housekeeper is responsible not only for cleanliness and order but also for organising, supervising and coordinating housemaids, housekeepers and other housekeeping staff.
For high-end villas and residences, attention to detail, discretion, cultural awareness and knowledge of private-service standards are particularly important.
Laundress
A Laundress cares for clothing, footwear, handbags and accessories. Their responsibilities may include seasonal storage, packing and unpacking luggage, organising dressing rooms and handling delicate and luxury materials.
House Manager
A House Manager coordinates household staff, schedules, day-to-day operations, contractors, purchasing, property maintenance and preparations for the owners’ arrival.
In a large villa or private residence, the House Manager becomes the key administrative professional responsible for relieving the owner or family office of daily operational matters.
Butler
A Butler provides personal and guest service, including welcoming guests, table setting, serving refreshments, assisting with receptions, arranging the owner’s daily comfort and maintaining private-service standards.
The role may also require knowledge of local etiquette, international protocol and service standards appropriate for private villas and residences in Dubai.
Estate Engineer
An Estate Engineer ensures the uninterrupted operation of all systems within a private residence. The specialist monitors the property’s technical condition, engineering infrastructure, equipment, smart-home systems, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical systems and water supply.
The Estate Engineer may also oversee swimming pools, security systems, water-treatment equipment and the work of specialised technical contractors. In Dubai, experience with advanced air-conditioning, pool and irrigation systems is particularly valuable.
Domestic Couple
A Domestic Couple is a versatile team for a private home, luxury villa or large residence.
Responsibilities are generally divided between two professionals. One may handle cleaning, laundry, ironing, wardrobe care and general household order, while the other manages technical maintenance, minor repairs, outdoor areas, contractors, purchasing, errands and other household duties.
When recruiting a Domestic Couple, we consider their experience working together, division of responsibilities, willingness to live on the property, discretion, reliability, respect for hierarchy, references and ability to work unobtrusively within the family’s private space.
Gardener
A Gardener maintains the grounds of a private home, residence or villa, including lawns, gardens, flower beds, trees, shrubs, seasonal planting, irrigation systems and decorative outdoor areas.
When recruiting a Gardener for a Dubai property, we consider experience in private residences, knowledge of plants suited to the UAE climate, irrigation management, heat-resistant landscaping, safe use of gardening equipment, independence, attention to detail, references and the ability to coordinate with specialist contractors.
A skilled Gardener keeps the grounds immaculate throughout the year while working discreetly, carefully and professionally.
What We Look For
Candidates must understand the requirements of a private household: respect for the family’s personal space, hierarchy, quietness, discretion, attention to detail, unobtrusive service and sensitivity to the household’s cultural customs and routines.
We assess professional skills, knowledge of cleaning products, care of specialist surfaces, textiles, wardrobes, household appliances and valuable furnishings. Particular attention is given to communication style, presentation, punctuality, emotional stability, cultural awareness and commitment to confidentiality.
Household Staff for a Private Residence
A large villa or private residence generally requires a structured team rather than a single employee. A House Manager coordinates operations, a Head Housekeeper supervises cleanliness and the housekeeping team, housemaids and housekeepers carry out daily cleaning, a Wardrobe Specialist looks after the owners’ belongings, an Estate Engineer oversees technical systems, and a Butler provides personal and guest service.
We help create a household team in which every employee understands their duties, schedule, area of responsibility and the standards required when interacting with owners, family members and guests.
International Recruitment
The international household staffing agency Very Important Personnel recruits professionals for private homes, apartments, villas, residences and families in Dubai, across the UAE, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore and other international locations.
For international placements, we assess not only professional expertise but also willingness to relocate, language proficiency, legal eligibility to work, relevant documentation, experience in multicultural households, understanding of private-service standards, schedule flexibility and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Our international recruitment services cover nannies, governesses, housekeepers, housemaids, House Managers, Butlers, Domestic Couples, private chefs, chauffeurs, gardeners and private-security professionals.
How the Recruitment Process Works
We begin with a confidential consultation to discuss the property, family composition, responsibilities, schedule, country of employment, accommodation arrangements, experience requirements, languages, references and desired personal qualities.
We then prepare the position profile, search our agency database, conduct preliminary screening and evaluate each candidate’s suitability. The client receives a shortlist of candidates available for interview. Selected candidates may be invited for trial days, after which the client decides whether to proceed with an offer or continue the search.
Candidate Screening
We assess each candidate’s experience, references, employment history, communication style, presentation, reliability, attention to detail, respect for hierarchy and willingness to follow the rules and confidentiality requirements of a private household.