The expansive estates and privacy-minded residents of Barrington Hills, Illinois require essential support that only top household staffing can provide.The right staff can transform a long list of overwhelming tasks into a smoothly run property.

What Makes Barrington Hills Estates Unique

Properties in this community are typically large-acreage, equestrian estates with historic family homes. This location’s residents have privacy expectations that create distinct domestic staff demands.

The Demands of Running a Large Estate 

Maintaining the grounds and multiple structures, welcoming guests, and coordinating family logistics is just part of the day-to-day complexity of running a large estate in Barrington Hills. Owners typically find the many demands of their estate cause them to run out of time.

Essential Household Staffing Roles for Estate Owners

• Estate and Household Managers oversee operations, vendors, budgets, and other staff members.
• Private Chefs and Housekeepers provide daily meal service and maintenance of pristine large homes.
• Nannies, Personal Assistants, and Grounds Staff provide childcare, scheduling, and property upkeep across acreage.

The Benefits of Professional Household Staffing

Barrington Hills estate owners realize many benefits from hiring professional staff. Reclaimed time, protected privacy, preserved property value, seamless entertaining, and peace of mind are just a few. Staff are an investment, keeping the home and grounds running smoothly for the homeowners to enjoy.

Why Work with a Specialized Domestic Staffing Agency?

Hiring on your own can be complex and time-consuming, potentially requiring hundreds of hours to locate candidates, conduct references, and confirm compatibility. However, working with an agency allows all of this to be taken care of. 

Staffing at Tiffanie’s is an experienced estate staffing agency with local understanding of the needs of Barrington Hills residents. 

The agency’s Director of Placement, Andrea Bruttig, states: “Larger properties naturally involve more vendors, maintenance schedules, security considerations, and outdoor management, making communication and organization especially important. We’ve staffed large equestrian properties, expansive private estates, gated residences, and multi-acre family compounds.” 

Working with an agency can also help households avoid some of the pitfalls of hiring on one’s own. “Families often underestimate how specialized household staffing really is. Someone can have an excellent résumé but still not thrive inside a private household as a staff member,” Ms. Bruttig says.

“Compatibility, communication style, discretion, and understanding private service are just as important as technical qualifications.”

Build the Right Team for Your Estate

Sprawling estates require knowledgeable, experienced, and qualified staff members who are dedicated to privacy protection. Having the right staff in place provides immeasurable value to Barrington Hills estate owners.

If you are ready to begin the hiring process, we invite you to learn more in our Client Onboarding section. If you are an experienced professional seeking placement, joining our roster has many benefits. You may also view our list of available positions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What household staff does a large estate typically need?

Ms. Bruttig offers the following insight into the needs of large estates: “Household Managers, Estate Managers, Executive Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Family Assistants, Chief of Staff, and Domestic Couples remain among the most requested positions. In recent years we’ve also seen growing demand for highly organized Personal Assistants who can bridge both household and executive responsibilities.”

How do I hire trustworthy household staff members for my estate?

Hiring trustworthy staff members requires the ability to thoroughly screen and vet candidates. You must be able to confirm references, conduct extensive background checks and phone interviews, and test candidates to prove their skills, among many other steps.

Is it better to hire household staff through an agency or on my own? 

While it is possible to go through the process of hiring on your own, the least-stressful, timeliest, and best way to hire trustworthy household staff members is to work with an experienced staffing agency like Staffing at Tiffanie’s.

How much does it cost to staff a Barrington Hills estate?

The cost to staff your estate will depend both on the type and number of staff members you require. The experience and qualifications of candidates will also contribute to cost.

How do staffing agencies protect my family’s privacy?

Our Domestic Staff Agency accesses an extensive and exclusive network to source candidates. Both our agency and network are committed to using the utmost discretion and protecting each client’s privacy to the fullest.