Our Staffing Services
Staffing within private environments evolves over time. Some engagements are as straightforward as placing a well matched individual into an established team; others involve clarifying roles, refining structure, or supporting new residences and offices as circumstances change. Each engagement is approached with an emphasis on discernment, discretion, and long term compatibility.
Our work here at The Grocery Store is centered on building strong teams that work well together, align with expectations, and can sustain the pace and privacy this work requires. Guidance is provided around role definition, scope, salary, and fit to ensure placements are balanced and durable.
The Search Process
Direct, one-on-one collaboration from the start. You’ll work directly with me throughout the entire hiring process, with each search personally overseen to ensure a seamless experience.
In-depth consultation focused on your lifestyle, preferences, travel rhythms, and expectations, allowing for a thoughtful understanding before any formal steps are taken.
A service agreement and engagement fee to formally initiate the search.
Discreet position marketing and candidate review, with careful vetting and consideration at every stage.
A curated candidate presentation, sharing only a small selection of individuals who are exceptionally well-suited to your needs.
Flexible interview and trial process, allowing you to move at your own pace and arrange short trial periods to ensure comfort and compatibility.
Offer and compensation support, including guidance on crafting a competitive offer and navigating negotiations with care.
A commitment to discretion, confidentiality, and attention to detail throughout every stage of the process.
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Client Confidentiality
Clients trust us with access to the highly personal environments; homes, family life, daily routines, longterm investment projects, and so much more. Maintaining confidentiality is central to how the work is carried out here at The Grocery Store, from initial conversations through placement & beyond.
Information is never shared without consent & client provided NDA’s are always welcome.
Our dedication to absolute confidentiality is designed to support long term relationships with families, principals, and organizations that expect discretion, judgment, and stability.
Questions and Answers
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For the full list of placements we commonly manage, please hop over to Explore All Roles. Additional roles are available by request.
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Timelines can range from a few weeks to several months, shaped by the client’s preferred pace, role scope, and the availability of suitable candidates. Feasibility around timing, compensation, and expectations is addressed openly early in the process.
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Candidates are most often introduced through referrals, including from prior placements and established industry relationships. Searches draw from private professional communities and select associations connected to private service, administrative, and creative roles.
When appropriate, opportunities are marketed discreetly through a curated selection of publications. Ongoing conversations with new talent allow the pool to remain broad, current, and carefully vetted.
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Clients pay employees directly. Payroll is not handled in-house. For domestic roles, providers such as Gusto are available, while family offices & larger estates typically manage payroll internally, or through a CPA.
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Candidates are assessed with care and professional judgment informed by years of industry experience and long standing relationships within private service. The process is deliberate and thorough, supported by ongoing dialogue and, when appropriate, in person meetings to ensure alignment in experience, temperament, and expectations.
Beyond initial screening, our placement process reflects a rigorous front to back standard of care. Each candidate we place is evaluated through a comprehensive vetting process that includes:
Screening through nationwide criminal and sex offender registries, covering up to 100 years of records
Verification of legal authorization to work in the United States
Assessment of proficiency in role-specific technologies and systems
Evaluation of language skills when applicable
Comprehensive reference reviews
This approach allows us to present candidates who meet the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and suitability for private households.
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Long-term placement is the priority. Should a candidate turn out to not be the right fit, we do offer alternative candidates at no extra cost within the first 90 days following placement.
Support continues well beyond the guarantee period however, with ongoing guidance around performance, structure, and long term success.
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Yes. Referral fees and credits are offered when an introduction results in a successful placement. Details are available upon request.
