Elite Estate Staff
Private household staffing · Balearic Islands

Trusted professionals for exceptional homes.

Elite Estate Staff places discreet, thoroughly vetted professionals in private residences across the Balearic Islands: nannies, governesses, private chefs, housekeepers, estate managers and senior companions, as well as professional yacht crew.

TemporaryMinimum one month
SeasonalSpring to autumn
AnnualPermanent placement
Luxury island villa with infinity pool overlooking the sea at sunset
A dedicated consultantYour single point of contact from the initial brief through the guarantee period.
DiscretionInternational standardsMultilingual candidatesBackground screeningReplacement guarantee
Who we are

We find, vet and place exceptional household staff for private homes across the Balearic Islands. You tell us what your home needs. We deliver the right person, quickly and discreetly.

From a live-in nanny for the summer to a complete team for a large estate, Elite Estate Staff manages the entire search for you: defining the role, sourcing through our local and international network, screening every candidate, arranging interviews and trial days, and supporting you after placement. One consultant, one point of contact, and no pile of CVs to sift through.

Elite Estate Staff in numbers
Our standards

Nine stages of quality control

Every candidate passes the same rigorous process before you ever see a CV. It protects your family, your home and your privacy.

I
Phase oneVerify
  1. 01

    CV & identity

    Documents and identity checked against originals.

  2. 02

    Video interview

    An in-depth conversation with one of our consultants.

  3. 03

    Employment history

    Dates, roles and any gaps reviewed in detail.

II
Phase twoCheck
  1. 04

    Two professional references

    Verified directly with previous employers.

  2. 05

    Right to work

    Legal status confirmed before any introduction.

  3. 06

    Qualifications

    Childcare, culinary or first-aid certificates verified where relevant.

  4. 07

    Background checks

    Carried out wherever legally permitted.

III
Phase threeMatch
  1. 08

    Your interview

    You meet a short list of pre-screened candidates.

  2. 09

    Trial day or period

    See them in your home before you commit.

Quality over volume, for every family and every placement.

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Placement services

The right professional for every role

Individual placements or complete household teams, on a temporary, seasonal or annual basis.

Nanny reading a picture book with a young girl on a shaded villa terrace
Childcare

Nannies & Governesses

Experienced, qualified childcare professionals, selected for their reliability, warmth and discretion.

  • Full-time & part-time
  • Live-in nannies
  • Holiday & travel nannies
  • Governesses

Many speak several languages, hold a driving licence and bring international-school or private-villa experience.

Private chef plating a dish in a villa kitchen
Kitchen

Private Chefs

Accomplished chefs for family residences and villas, able to accommodate individual preferences, dietary requirements and formal entertaining.

  • Permanent family chefs
  • Seasonal villa chefs
  • Holiday chefs
  • Event & entertaining chefs

Available for permanent roles or temporary assignments from one month.

Housekeeper preparing a bed in a stone-walled villa bedroom
Housekeeping

Housekeepers

Meticulous housekeeping for private residences and villas, from the daily care of fine interiors to preparing the house for each season.

  • Live-in & live-out housekeepers
  • Head housekeepers
  • Laundry & wardrobe care
  • Villa opening & closing
Estate manager briefing a housekeeper on the terrace of a whitewashed Ibiza-style villa
Estate

Estate & Property Managers

A higher-level service for villa owners who need one trusted professional to oversee the entire property, whether they are in residence or away.

  • Property maintenance & contractors
  • Staff coordination & rotas
  • Owner arrival & departure preparations
  • Inventory, suppliers & household operations

Also available: house managers and personal assistants for day-to-day household management.

Companion walking arm in arm with an elderly lady through a Mediterranean garden
Senior support

Senior Companions

Reliable, compassionate non-medical support that enables older family members to live comfortably and independently at home.

  • Companionship
  • Daily household help
  • Shopping & meals
  • Driving & appointments

Non-medical care only. Medication reminders where legally appropriate.

Stewardess serving drinks to guests on the deck of a sailing yacht in a turquoise cove
On board

Yacht Staffing

We connect yacht owners and charter operators with experienced, professional crew who deliver exceptional service at sea. From stewardesses and chefs to captains and deckhands, we build dedicated teams so every voyage runs smoothly, safely and seamlessly.

  • Captains & marine engineers
  • Private chefs & stewards / stewardesses
  • Deckhands & seasonal crew placements

Tell us what you’re looking for

Let’s Find Your Perfect Match
Current positions

Registered candidates only

To protect our clients' privacy, current positions are available only to registered candidates, using the access code provided after interview.

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Aerial view of a modern luxury estate on a cliff above a turquoise cove in Mallorca

A single excellent placement can provide years of continuity at home.

Contact

Discuss your requirements

A consultant will respond within 24 hours to arrange a confidential, no-obligation consultation.

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OfficePlaza de Navegación 14D
07013 Palma de Mallorca, Spain

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