CONSULTING

Estate Management Studies

A whole new staff is oftentimes not the only answer to a lack of adequate service within an established residence. There are many factors that can shift the dynamic of a household, creating the need for a refresh and reboot of current and existing staff members.

Our team of field professionals is ready to train new and existing staff members to raise their level of service to meet your precise needs. We work with every level of employee and every formality of household so that you can feel most comfortable in your home.

The Estate Management Studies program ranges in length based on the desired needs of each household and depth of service required. Our foundational courses are fully customizable and are curated by our trainers based on an in-residence walk-through and assessment with each client. The areas in which we most frequently service are:

1. Principles of Housekeeping

• Safety/Organization
• Opening and Closing the House
• Cleaning Techniques and Materials
• Cleaning Floors
• Making Beds
• Organizing Closets
• Packing
• Shoe Care
• Bathroom and Kitchen Cleaning
• Refridgerators and Sinks
• Chandeliers
• Setting the Table
• Spot Removal

2. Basics of Luxury Garment Care

• Basics and Skills
• Proper Amounts of Detergent
• Folding Techniques
• Stain Fighters
• Spot Removal
• Understanding Care Labels Ironing
• Steaming
• Dry Cleaning
• Laundry Room
• Care of Clothing
• Fiber and Fabric Overview
• Closet Organization
• Seasonal Closet Management

3. Foundations of Formal Table Service

• Technical Skill
• The Language of Service
• Greeting Guests
• Table Service Styles
• Formal Table Setting
• Order of Service
• Ambiance Menu Planning
• Logistics and Party Planning

4. Cooking for Private Residences

• Food Sourcing
• Planning and Presenting Food
• Wines and Spirits
• Cooking in the Home
• Cooking Off-Site
• Business Basics and Career Management

Household manuals

We understand that while every home is unique, standard of care should be universal. Our custom house manuals are curated from first-hand experience within your home and can range from the most simple overview to the every minute detail. Our team is ready to create a plan that keeps your staff on track for the most streamlined service possible.

Family Office Planning

Our consulting services extend past private residence and into the corporate field. Family office structure can often be an unknown territory to families and estates expanding their teams. The transition from in home administrative support to full-fledged private office staff can be quite the undertaking and that is why we are here to help.

Having worked in and with countless private family offices, our dedicated team of recruiters and professionals understand what is best suited to work for each family’s exact needs. We are ready to help create or reorganize a corporate structure within your growing family office.