Luxury Holiday Staffing for High-End Homes
Entertaining during the holidays requires a precise combination of service, organization, and discretion. From multi-course dinners and overnight guests to travel itineraries and gift logistics, high-profile households experience a significant increase in activity and support needs during November and December.
This is why many discerning homeowners turn to short-term domestic staffing—experienced professionals who join your household seamlessly for the holiday season and step back without disruption when the celebrations are complete.
Why Seasonal Household Staff Is in Demand
Temporary domestic support is ideal for estate-level homes and multi-residence families who experience a surge in needs during the holidays, including:
Hosting guests across multiple homes
Elevated dining for formal dinners and cocktail evenings
Children home from school and extended family visiting
Year-end projects, gifting, and organizing tasks
This level of support requires professionalism, polish, and prior experience in luxury environments, not general temporary labor or novice placements.
Most Requested Holiday Household Roles
Private Chef
The most sought-after holiday hire. A Private Chef delivers restaurant-level dining at home while accommodating dietary needs, family preferences, and holiday traditions with skill. Common requests include:
Multi-course plated dinners
Holiday meals like Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Hanukkah dinners
Elevated brunch service for guests
Wine pairing and canapés for parties
Gluten-free, vegan, and allergen-sensitive cooking
Frequently hired for primary residences, second homes, or travel-based holiday gatherings.
Family Assistant
Ideal for households with children and holiday complexity. The Family Assistant blends childcare, organization, and household support into a single adaptable role.
Typical responsibilities include:
Managing children’s daily routines, playdates, and activities
Errands, stocking, and gift preparation
Packing and organizing for holiday travel
Setting up guest rooms and organizing common spaces
Personal Assistant
A Personal Assistant offers full administrative and logistical support during the busiest time of the year without being a permanent hire.
Seasonal tasks may include:
Holiday shopping and returns
Invitation and RSVP management
Vendor coordination (caterers, florists, decorators)
Scheduling, correspondence, and inbox management
Year-end digital and household organization
Housekeeper
Holiday traffic and entertaining often require a higher level of household upkeep. Temporary Housekeepers or evening specialists ensure every space remains clean and ready for guests.
Requests include:
Deep cleans before and after gatherings
Table setting and silver care
Laundry, towel and linen rotation
Kitchen resets and post-meal cleanup
Houseman or Butler
Best suited for larger estates or gatherings with multiple guests. This role provides hands-on service, guest support, and seamless coordination during busy periods.
Services might include:
Luggage handling, indoor/outdoor setups, and deliveries
Valet-style assistance, door management, and formal service including Formal Dining Service assistance to Private Chef & providing Beverage Service
Décor installation or breakdown for holiday events
Wardrobe steaming or wine and beverage service
Why Choose Vetted Seasonal Staff?
Seasonal staffing only works when talent has prior experience in luxury households and hospitality environments. Our temporary placements meet elevated expectations from day one. In fact, in recent years, our temporary staff has been invited for permanent hire by our clients due to their outstanding performance during the holiday season.
Serafina Staffing provides:
Fully vetted, background-checked seasonal candidates
Talent trained for security-rich and multi-residence lifestyles
Availability for short-term, around the clock and hybrid - remote and on site schedules
Staff accustomed to discretion, privacy, and high-touch service
Reserve Your Holiday Support
Holiday staffing requests are now open. Premier seasonal candidates begin booking as early as October, and peak availability ends by mid-November.
Contact us to reserve short-term household staff starting now.