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Domestic Staff Agency – Clients

Our approach is simple, when you speak to one of our experienced and dedicated consultants, they will listen very carefully and make sure they understand your household list of requirements.

From the moment you approach us with a position to be filled, your dedicated consultant will begin the search. Therefore, you will know exactly who will be providing the service throughout the whole process – continuity and communication is vital.

Benefits of our Domestic Staff Agency

Furthermore, we spare our busy clients the added stress of sifting through heaps of unsuitable CVs by providing them with a carefully selected shortlist.

Since 1996, we have selected our candidates with care and attention, taking into account your property, or properties and current staffing. In addition, offer a complimentary consultation service where we can recommend alternative staff for the smoother running of your home.

What you can expect

Staff of Distinction can recommend our ‘Successfully and Previously Placed Staff” and those in this league carry the initials SPP next to their name and they always stand out.

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We would be delighted to assist you with finding the right staff for your household. Call now on + 44 (0) 20  7795 6255 or complete the attached form.

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Many of our staff have worked for well-known employers …
or for employers well known to us…
whose private and public lifestyles…
are extraordinarily demanding…
which in turn creates a member of staff…
who can work under pressure…
and to elevated standards…
with discretion…
and with pride…

Our Requirements and Screening Process

Since our inception in 1996, many of our candidates have come to us through recommendation as have most of our clients who depend on us for all their staffing needs.

With offices in the City of London and Bath, Sarajane runs a busy and vibrant agency where we receive endless enquiries from staff looking for their next role. Equally, in our experience clients’ requirements are never the same.

Ensuring the very best Domestic Staff

Above all, we see it is a crucial that we accurately ascertain exactly the clients requirements before making our recommendations.

Lastly, using our expertise, we follow a stringent selection process, which results in approximately 30% of applicants having the necessary experience to register with Staff of Distinction.

This ensures our registered candidates will have:

  • A good service history
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in private service for UK positions
  • 5 years experience in private service for overseas positions
  • Well matched expectations
  • Excellent personal presentation
  • Proficient English language skills
  • In-depth knowledge of the workings of a household

And of course excellent references

Part of our screening and application process, we always require the following documentation:

  • An up-to-date CV
  • Proof of ID (Passport)
  • or Driving Licence which we check for penalty points
  • Proof of address (current Utility Bill)
  • Verifiable written references which support the applicant’s experience
  • All Certificates (including Food Hygiene Certificates if role involves food prep or cooking)
  • A DBS (Previously known as CRB or Police Clearance)

Subject to an in-depth telephone interview, the applicant will be invited by the specialist consultant to attend an interview at either our Mayfair or Bath office.

There they will submit original copies of all documentation and will be required to complete a very detailed Application Form.

We take up references as part of the process, after which they are either invited or in some cases… not invited to join our agency.

 

View The Staff We Are Adept At Placing

Domestic Staff Roles

Staff of Distinction are adept at placing all types of professional Domestic Staff. Please select from one of the categories below to get a flavour of the skills and expertise some of our high-calibre candidates can offer.

Call and speak to one of our dedicated specialists now on + 44(0) 20 7795 6255.

Couple Teams Household Staff Agency

Domestic Couple

Housekeeper Domestic Staff Agency, Staff of Distinction

Housekeeper

House managers Household Staff Agency

House Manager

Household Staff Agency

Butler

Driver Household Staff Agency

Chauffeur Driver

Lady's Maid Household Staff Agency

Lady’s Maid or Wardrobe Manager

Estate Manager Household Staff Agency

Estate Manager

Cook Household Staff Agency

Private Chef/Cook

Household Staff Agency, Staff of Distinction

Personal/Executive Assistant

Gardeners Private Staff Agency

Gardener

Household Security Staff Agency

Bodyguard/Security

Houseman Household Staff Agency

Houseman/Gurkha

Handyman Household Staff Agency, Staff of Distinction

Handyman

Seamstress and Laundress Private Staff Agency

Laundress/Seamstress

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Stories of Service

Did you know that larger houses would employ a Hall Boy who would at night sleep in a fold down bed in the hallway.  He would immediately alert senior members of staff if he heard any disturbances outside.

After years of dedicated service, the Butler would usually marry the household Housekeeper or Cook.  With their experience and skills, they would usually go into ‘trade’ and run a genteel shop or open a boarding house or both.

The Head Steward, who was dressed as a gentleman in Morning Dress, bridged the gap between the indoor and estate staff.

Beyond the Stewards’ Room was the Deeds Room where important legal documents comprising maps, papers and Accounts Books were kept, often in a fireproof safe.

A Stewards’ Room Lad was usually employed to wait at table on the senior staff which gave an early training for a future career as a footman.

In the 1840’s some houses invested in speaking tubes, an idea that originated from steamboats. Alas, others could overhear if the tube didn’t have a stopper at the end!

On the Serviceboard each bell was labelled and varied in size so that, with practice, the member of staff could tell by the tone which room was ringing.  The larger the house, the more complex and elaborate the bell board.

Installation of servants bells were usually undertaken by plumbers or chimney sweeps who ran the wires and/or ropes along tubes or pipes.

Did you know that manservants doubled as bodyguards or soldiers to protect the household and its wealth from raiding parties.

Did you know that bedrooms for female staff were located either in the basement or in the eaves while the bedrooms for male staff were located over the stables.

Testimonials

Thank you so much for your support throughout this process. We are so pleased to have found such a wonderful family to work for and have lots to thank you for.

Household couple

As a candidate with Staff of Distinction, I am very pleased with them. The jobs they have on offer are always very high end and the interactions with the company feels close and personal, like they really look at what is appropriate for me, and put me forwards for jobs that fit my needs.

Marinela, London

I am so grateful for using the Staff of Distinction Agency to find my ideal job in London. The staff have been very helpful and professional. Thanks a million.

Cora, London

Everything is going great here, love the job, love the people and the house and area. Best thing I ever did. Thanks for all your help in my getting the job.

Candidate

We are very happy with Staff of Distinction, as we want to find our right position and they are helpful staff who helped us very much with our search. We appreciate their service and have good feelings about the agency. Thank you kindly for all the jobs and understanding.

Household couple

After losing my current employee, I was recommended to [Staff of Distinction] where I was personally consulted with regards to my requirements and explained the urgency of my situation – within a few days I had interviews lined up and the first gentleman they introduced me to was the perfect match and I could not be happier. Not only did they work to get this done quickly for me, but they helped me since hiring my Ghurka as being my first time, I had a lot of questions and I have not been disappointed.

K Mason, London

We love the job, the location and our cottage. More importantly we have perfect employer.

Thank you so much for your help and effort to place us here.  We will keep in touch.

 

Household Couple, Surrey

I had great experience dealing with Staff of Distinction, very efficient and thorough bringing excellent candidates to the selection process.

I would highly recommend Staff of Distinction.  Their process from start to finish was very efficient and easy.

 

Chanelle, Lady McCoy

We have been in service for nearly 30 years, and we have used Staff of Distinction for many years … we find them always very helpful and they have placed us in some great jobs. And we would certainly use them in the future.

 

Household Couple, West Sussex

Our experience in finding a job through Staff Of Distinction was excellent, from the time we registered to them finding us a very nice job … the Staff there were very kind, helpful and we had no hesitation in calling them for advice and help … We would 100% recommend this Agency to anyone seeking a job, based on our experience with them.”

 

Household Couple,  Oxfordshire