Private household staffing

A house manager in Limassol

For large houses and villas with several staff members. A house manager takes care of staff, contractors and the budget so that the home runs smoothly — even when you are away from Cyprus.

Ref. ZS-HM-001

House Manager · Housekeeper

Location
Berlin, Germany — ready to relocate
Experience
Housekeeper, family of 5, Berlin, 2022–2025
Languages
Russian — fluent · English — intermediate · German — basic to intermediate
Availability
Not specified

What a house manager does

  • Organising and overseeing all household staff
  • Staff schedules, cover and holidays
  • Working with contractors: pool, garden, equipment, repairs and security
  • Purchasing and tracking expenses
  • Preparing the home for the family’s and guests’ arrival
  • Liaising between the family, staff and service providers

Who we find

  • Managers for private homes and villas
  • Managers for several properties belonging to one family
  • Butlers and family assistants

Candidate requirements: experience managing a private home, hotel or residence, budgeting and staff management skills, English and/or Russian, complete discretion and references.

Work arrangements

  • Full-time
  • Live-in
  • Managing the home while the family is away

How we select staff

01

Consultation.

We discuss your family, duties, schedule, preferred language and working conditions. This is free and without obligation.

02

Search.

We look for candidates in our database and through trusted channels, based on your requirements.

03

Checks.

We review the candidate’s experience, check their documents and right to work in Cyprus, and contact previous employers for references.

04

Interview.

We interview every candidate in person or by video call before introducing them to you.

05

Candidate shortlist.

You receive 2–3 profiles describing the candidates’ experience, with our comments.

06

Meeting.

You meet the candidates and choose the person who suits your family. A trial day can be arranged if you wish.

07

Starting work.

We help agree the terms and stay in touch after the staff member starts work.

Why Zephyr Staff

01

Licensed agency.

We operate under Private Employment Agency Licence No. 593, issued by the Department of Labour of the Republic of Cyprus.

02

We speak your language.

We communicate with families in Russian and English.

03

Personal selection.

We do not forward profiles from general databases — we interview every candidate ourselves.

04

Confidentiality.

Information about your family and home stays between us.

Frequently asked questions

Do we need a house manager if we have 2–3 staff members?

Often, yes — especially if the family travels frequently or the home is large. We can discuss your situation at the consultation.

How do you protect confidentiality?

We do not disclose the family’s details to candidates before the meeting stage, and share only the information needed for the role.

How much does it cost to find a house manager?

The cost depends on the role and working arrangements. We discuss all terms at the first consultation, before the search begins.

A house manager in Limassol

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