What we place
We represent only candidates we would place in our own home.
The conductor of the household.
On grand estates, a butler or house manager is the invisible architect of effortless grace. They set the tempo of the household, staff, inventories, budgets, maintenance and events, anticipating every need before it is spoken. With unwavering discretion and loyalty, they make the home feel quietly, unmistakably in hand.
From a single principal to a state dinner.
Within the most discerning households, a private chef is the quiet author of every memorable table. From an intimate breakfast to a state dinner, they source rare ingredients, shape menus around taste and season, and run the kitchen with the calm of a seasoned hand, turning daily meals into a defining part of the home.
Managing multiple residences & capital projects.
Across multi-residence portfolios, an estate manager is the steady hand behind every property. Grounds, staff, vendors, budgets and capital projects move under one disciplined plan, quietly stewarded, accountably reported, always a step ahead of what each home will need next.
Trained in fine fabrics, antiques, couture wardrobe care.
Behind every immaculate home stand the housekeepers and maids who hold its standard. Trained on fine fabrics, antiques and couture wardrobes, they care for rooms, linens and laundry with a craftsman's attention, and the discretion to do it without ever being noticed.
Multilingual, formally educated, references beyond reproach.
At the heart of family life, a nanny or governess becomes a trusted second presence. Multilingual and formally educated, they shape daily routines, learning and play with warmth and structure, supporting each child's growth while quietly easing the rhythm of the whole household.
Defensive driving, close protection, absolute discretion.
Beyond the gates, drivers and personal security carry the family's day with quiet vigilance. Vehicles, routes and schedules are kept in perfect order; risk is read before it surfaces. The result is movement that feels easy and unremarkable, exactly as protection should.
Stewards, chefs and pursers for vessels and private aircraft.
On board and in the cabin, yacht and aviation crew turn private travel into something seamless. Stewards, chefs and pursers care for vessels and aircraft, plan itineraries and uphold safety with quiet professionalism, so principals and guests experience only the journey, never the work behind it.
From formal Italian gardens to working olive groves.
Across cultivated grounds, a gardener and estate keeper move to the rhythm of the seasons. From formal Italian gardens to working olive groves, they tend plantings, irrigation and outdoor spaces with quiet expertise, keeping the land as composed and considered as the home it surrounds.
We present a shortlist, attend interviews, conduct references and negotiate the contract. Our placement fee is 25% of the agreed annual gross compensation, payable on the candidate's first day. A six-month replacement guarantee is included as standard.
For summer residences, charters, events and interim cover, staff are employed directly by Pagliuca and seconded to your household. One invoice. Full payroll, social charges and insurance handled by our office.
