Discretion and perfection
for your residence in Italy

Your personal access to butlers, housekeepers, house managers and private chefs — handpicked, international and discreetly placed.

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Your advantage: experience, quality, discretion

Headquartered in Vienna with a strong network in Italy, Switzerland, Spain and the United Kingdom, we have specialised in the search and selection of exclusive household staff since 2010. Our clientele — among them entrepreneurs, public figures, family offices and international families — entrust us with the highest expectations of discretion, quality and personal care.

Your benefits at a glance:

More than 15 years of experience in international search and selection of household staff
Multilingual candidate profiles: German, English, Italian, Spanish and Filipino
Discreet, personal service without public advertisements
Carefully vetted, experienced candidate profiles (subject to the information available)
Swift and precisely matched candidate proposals for residences and villas throughout Italy

We place household staff for Italy

Find qualified team members who run your residence with professionalism and dedication.

Butlers and House Managers

Organisation, guest relations, event coordination

Housekeepers and household couples

Cleaning, laundry care, shopping, household organisation

Private Chefs

Italian, Mediterranean and international cuisine, fine dining, dietary menus

Gardeners, chauffeurs and all-rounders

Grounds care, driving services, technical maintenance

Whether the villa on Lake Como, the country house in Tuscany, the apartment in Rome or a residence in Sardinia — we understand the demands of exclusive households throughout Italy. Our purpose is to ensure your daily life runs perfectly organised, discreetly and free of concern.

Why engage a specialist agency

Sourcing reliable, discreet and qualified household staff requires experience, intuition and a robust network.

BUTLER BUREAU undertakes the structured search and shortlisting process on your behalf — from analysing your requirements through to presenting suitable candidate profiles.

Your benefits with Butler Bureau:

Significant time savings: we manage the entire search, screening and shortlisting process
Complete discretion and anonymity throughout the search
International reach and access to a thoroughly vetted candidate pool
Guidance on contract drafting and administrative formalities
Long-term support and follow-up care after the placement

How we conduct the search and selection process

Transparency and discretion are our highest priorities — from the first conversation through to the placement.

Initial consultation

We take the time to understand your requirements and wishes in detail.

Candidate proposals and introductions

You receive vetted, qualified profiles complete with video interviews and references.

Interviews and selection

We arrange personal or virtual meetings with the candidates of your choice.

Decision and next steps

Once you have made your decision, we support you through the subsequent process and — depending on the package — with accompanying services.

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Household Staff Training

BUTLER BUREAU offers the courses «Exclusive Household Management» and «Butler / House Manager» on an ongoing basis. With this thorough, contemporary and comprehensive training you create an outstanding foundation for a career in private service or as a butler in a luxurious setting.

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Staff Search for Private Households

Are you seeking a first-rate housekeeper, an accomplished chef or a polished chauffeur? We assist you with the search and selection of household staff with relevant professional experience.

Every position is considered individually: we analyse your requirements and accompany you through the search and selection process with discretion, market expertise and personal care.