The Chauffeur
Domestic Services
What is a Private Chauffeur?
A private chauffeur is more than someone behind the wheel - they are a trusted presence responsible for the safe, seamless movement of a principal or family. The role is built on consistency and awareness; knowing best routes without being told, anticipating departure times, understanding when conversation is welcome, and when silence is preferred.
Professional chauffeurs bring substantial full time driving experience, spotless records, and a working knowledge of the cities and regions they serve. They are fluent in traffic patterns, alternate routes, aviation timing, and the digital tools that support efficient travel. Discretion is non-negotiable. Many have prior experience in executive protection or law enforcement, giving them heightened situational awareness.
Some specialize in supporting executives; managing tightly scheduled days filled with meetings, airport transfers, and intercity travel. Others are accustomed to family households; confidently installing car seats, coordinating school pickups, transporting children and caregivers, and navigating multi property routines.
In certain residences, the role may extend to light logistical support, vehicle oversight, or select personal errands. Regardless of structure, a private chauffeur operates with precision, composure, and an understanding that reliability is the service.
To learn more about working with a Private Chauffeur, or to begin the placement process, we invite you to connect for a consultation.
What qualities matter most in a private chauffeur?
Discretion and a strong command of professional driving standards are essential. A private chauffeur operates within close proximity to a family’s daily life; often present for sensitive conversations, business travel, and personal routines. The role requires maturity, restraint, and sound judgment at all times.
Every professional we represent at The Grocery Store, The Anti-Agency, is carefully and thoroughly vetted for integrity, reliability, and discretion.
Questions and Answers
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Yes. Many private chauffeurs are comfortable traveling for extended weekends, seasonal moves between residences, or international trips, when appropriate. Travel expectations should be clearly defined in advance, including scheduling structure and compensation, to ensure the arrangement is sustainable.
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A private chauffeur drives the household’s vehicles, not their own.
The role is built around familiarity with the principal’s fleet, including maintenance standards, insurance coverage, and security protocols. Consistency and control matter, which is why professional arrangements are centered exclusively on vehicles owned and managed by the household.
At The Grocery Store, The Anti-Agency, we begin with a private conversation about how you move; your schedule, your standards, your security requirements. From there, the role is defined clearly and a discreet, tailored search begins.
How to Hire a Chauffeur.
The Grocery Store places Chauffeurs across major residential, metropolitan, and resort destinations:
Southern California, Los Angeles, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Newport Beach, and surrounding communities
Northern California, San Francisco, Atherton, Palo Alto, Woodside, and the greater Bay Area
Florida, Miami, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and neighboring coastal areas
New York City and New York State, the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, SoHo, TriBeCa, Chelsea, Brooklyn, the Hamptons, and the greater Tri-State area
Connecticut and nearby regions, Greenwich, Stamford, Westchester, and surrounding communities
New England, Boston and surrounding areas of Massachusetts, as well as Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard
The Midwest, Chicago and surrounding areas
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Maryland and Virginia
Texas, Houston, Austin, Dallas, and other major cities
The Pacific Northwest, Seattle and Portland
Resort destinations, Aspen, Colorado, and Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The Hawaiian Islands, Honolulu, Maui, and the North Shore
Nationwide, with select international placements
