Chicago’s High Profile Domestic Staffing Agency.

Setting the standards and encouraging household staff to rise to their fullest potential.

We help busy families and high net worth individuals hire exceptional domestic staff for long-term positions in private homes.

Let us introduce you to our network of private specialized service professionals.

  • My Household Managed believes in a personalized and consultative approach to domestic staffing in order to help you experience your desired lifestyle.

    Finding exceptionally qualified and trustworthy domestic staff that meet your unique needs should be efficient and stress-free.

    At MHM we provide you with privacy and peace of mind in knowing that you will be connected with the right domestic staff that will allow you to achieve ease and simplicity at home.

  • My Household Managed will help you confidently hire the most premium domestic staff the first time. We will introduce you to only the most exceptional household employees that exude characteristics of hospitality, discretion, and professionalism. Positions we place include:

    • Nannies

    • Family Assistants

    • House Managers

    • Newborn Care Specialists

    • Estate Managers

    • Chief of Staff

    • Private Chefs

    • Chauffeurs

    • Housekeepers

    • Executive Housekeepers

    • Personal Assistants

    • Executive Assistants

  • We do the work so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Let us take care of:

    • Job Descriptions

    • Job Advertisements

    • Recruiting

    • Screening

    • Interviewing

    • Reference Checks

    • Background Checks

    • Qualifying

    • Matchmaking

    • Introductions

    • Scheduling Family Interviews

    • Offer Letters

    • Negotiations

    • Contracts / Work Agreements

    • New Hire Onboarding Support

The MHM Difference

Personalized

MHM understands that your household staffing needs are as unique as you are. We take a personalized approach to domestic staffing in order to help you achieve your desired lifestyle. After you submit your family registration form, we will set up a consultation call to learn more about your needs. Together, we’ll craft a custom job description tailored to your family's unique requirements and preferences ensuring that our search aligns perfectly with what you're looking for.

Screened

Rooted in hospitality with over 13 years of industry experience, we know what to look for in the ideal candidate. Job-seekers must meet our agency’s high standard of qualifications in order to be considered a part of our elite candidate pool. Candidates interested in your opportunity are thoroughly screened, interviewed for your unique role, and references are contacted. We also conduct background checks, social media checks, and personality tests.

Connected

We have the tools, expertise, and connections to find you the household employee you deserve. Using our 1:1 matchmaking system we hand-select the most premium household employees that are interested in and qualified for your role. We’ll share their profile with you in our matchmaking portal and support you through the process of scheduling in-person interviews, negotiating offer letters, and all of the steps before your new employee’s first day.

99% Success Rate

We take the time to get to know your individual needs and focus on quality matches.

Household staffing agency founder and former nanny / house manager

About Us

Founded by a former recruiter - turned nanny - turned household manager with over 15 years of experience working in private households.

My Household Managed is a licensed, bonded, and insured private employment agency providing long-term & temporary placements for childcare and domestic staffing throughout Chicagoland.

Our placement services include, but are not limited to: nannies, tutors, newborn care specialists, mother’s helpers, household managers, family assistants, personal assistants, private chefs, housekeepers, chauffeurs, executive assistants, estate managers and more.

Sit back, relax and let us take the stress out of household staffing!

  • MHM is rarity in an oversaturated space with a lot of people doing similar work, but the differences in quality of work, in communication, and in overall talent for finding a perfect fit are significant. I could easily go on for an entire essay about how grateful I am to have found Alison and My Household Managed."

    -Gabrielle (Client)

  • “My Household Managed is incredibly professional. I’ve worked with other agencies and my experience working with My Household Managed was the best!”

    -Courtney (Client)

  • "My Household Managed helped me find my current role... Every step of the way their procedure for assisting job seekers is attentive, modern, helpful, and thorough. I have been affiliated with national and international agencies of varying sizes; and based on that, I can say that MHM stands out."

    -Whitney (Candidate)

  • "Alison was incredibly helpful for our family when it came to childcare and the juggle of running a household, childcare and a business. We cannot thank her enough for all she has done for us."

    -Gudrun (Client)

  • "Having a MHM private chef manage all of the details for our dinner party was the best decision. I was able to fully enjoy the evening! The chef was efficient, unobtrusive, and prepared an excellent 5 course meal. The cost was less than I expected for a fine dining experience."

    -Kim (Client)

  • "Your agency has been incredibly professionally supportive and so instrumental in helping me find my fabulous new position. All this with a personalized touch! It has been one month of employment and the position fits like a glove. Thank you for your keen and astute abilities as a job placement coach. You are appreciated!"

    -Tricia (Candidate)

  • “Quick kudos to you all. Great candidates. Didn’t think we would be this excited about the first two interviews since we’ve done A LOT of interviews over the last few months and couldn’t find anyone we loved.”

    -Kendall (Client)

  • "Excellent Service by My Household Managed! My executive was in search of a House Manager with very specific needs. Alison heard his request and delivered above and beyond! It only took 3 interviews to hire a great candidate. Highly recommend Household Managed!"

    -Christine (Client)