Private Household Staff in Riyadh & Saudi Arabia

Riyadh requirements can range from a senior house manager for a large residence to a private chef, nanny, governess, chauffeur or close protection professional with a defined remit. We ask about staff hierarchy, accommodation, working hours, driving, family routines and guest access. A clear distinction between household, personal and security responsibilities is useful when several people work together, so we record reporting lines and handovers before candidates are considered. We can also include supplier coordination, family events, school routines, purchasing or maintenance oversight when those duties belong with the appointment.

Arabic and cultural fluency can be important to communication and daily service. The brief may cover religious observance, privacy, dress, family boundaries and formal guest arrangements. For royal or high-profile households, discretion and access protocols may be particularly important requirements. These points are assessed alongside experience, references and the ability to work within the household’s routines. For a senior position, we can clarify whether the candidate will supervise staff, liaise with a private office or manage information between family members and external suppliers.

Some Riyadh-based families also use homes elsewhere in Saudi Arabia or travel internationally, including to London during the summer. We can map the calendar, decide which duties travel and clarify where local support is needed. For a multi-residence appointment, continuity may depend on well-defined handovers and communication between teams. The role can distinguish a permanent Riyadh base from support in Jeddah, another Saudi property or an overseas home. We can also record who handles purchasing, maintenance and staff communication when the family is between properties. Assel Maison keeps the shortlist aligned to those details and leaves the household to make the final assessment.