Private Household Staff in Geneva & Switzerland

Geneva appointments can involve a city residence, a lakeside property, a Swiss chalet or several homes used at different times of year. A house manager may coordinate suppliers and staff, while a private chef, nanny, governess, chauffeur or personal assistant may have a more focused role. We discuss reporting lines, accommodation, driving, travel, guest service and communication with a family office or private office so the responsibilities are clear. Practical details such as school runs, winter access, entertaining, purchasing and coordination with chalet or property teams can be included where they shape the working week.

French and English are often relevant to a Geneva brief, with German, Italian or another language added where the family, school, staff or local suppliers require it. We record the level of fluency and when it will be used rather than treating language as a simple tick box. Seasonal work can also change the rhythm of the appointment, particularly where a household moves between Geneva and a chalet or travels internationally. We can clarify whether the role supports family life, formal service, a family office or several of these areas, and how information should move between them. School calendars, winter access and summer travel can be reflected in the working pattern.

For families with more than one property, continuity depends on an agreed calendar, practical handovers and clear ownership of tasks. We can discuss permanent staff in Geneva with additional seasonal support, or a role that travels between residences. A brief may need to separate a local team from chalet cover, visiting staff and external suppliers, with accommodation and travel days made explicit. This is useful when winter and summer routines require different staffing levels. Assel Maison presents candidates against the agreed priorities and supports interviews, references and applicable checks without overstating what a role or screening process covers.