Do you offer live-in domestic staff options in the Bay Area?

Yes, we offer both live-in and live-out domestic staff positions, as well as permanent, temporary, part-time, and full-time.

Why is it expensive to hire household staff in San Francisco?

There is no glossing over the fact that cost of living in the San Francisco Bay area is the highest in the country. This can put a strain on families looking to hire quality staff. We do encourage our families to hire high-level staff by providing reasonable compensation and benefits. This investment is always better for the future of your home and children and saves money by avoiding a revolving door of new staff. Some families have great success relocating staff from the East Coast or providing living accommodations to offset some expenses. Due to these living costs in the Bay Area, salaries are much higher, even when relocating candidates.

What types of families do you work with?

We welcome families of all kinds. We seek to work with clients who are seeking top candidates for their roles, and who understand that top candidates require fair compensation and benefits, especially in the San Francisco market. Our clients include single-parent households, blended families, LGBTQ+ households, bi-coastal families, those with multiple properties, and more. Please contact us to discuss your particular needs.

How can I find a housekeeper in San Francisco?

Housekeepers are among the most in-demand household staff positions in San Francisco. For this reason, the market is highly competitive, and compensation can be quite high. To find a top-quality housekeeper, we absolutely recommend using an agency. Searching online or using other services can result in inexperienced or untrustworthy candidates in your home. BAHS verifies the background of all candidates, checks references, and can run background checks.

San Francisco's Leading Domestic Staffing Agency

Looking for bespoke domestic staffing services for Bay Area homes?

Whether you’re seeking a travel nanny for an international trip, a private assistant to support you at home or in the office, or an estate manager to keep everything running seamlessly, BAHS has vetted local candidates in San Francisco that are ready to work.

For years, we have distinguished ourselves as the top domestic staffing agency in San Francisco by providing exceptional service and access to the best talent. We work with celebrities, HNW individuals, entrepreneurs, on-the-go professionals, public figures, luxury estates, and many in the tech industry. We prioritize discretion and confidentiality in everything we do- from our internal practices to our candidate vetting process. We only work with candidates who demonstrate the same approach to discretion. Many clients, especially those in Silicon Valley and the broader San Francisco area, require NDAs and confidentiality agreements, which we are happy to help facilitate. Our recruiters specialize in connecting you with staff who are not only highly skilled but also well-versed in the demands of the fast-paced San Francisco lifestyle.

Please get in touch with us to learn more about our hiring process.

Which domestic staffing roles can BAHS help you fill in San Francisco?

We specialize in matching families and estates with top-tier San Francisco domestic staff, including all forms of childcare, household staff, eldercare, yacht staff, and more.

We provide San Francisco-based families with the highest caliber domestic staff, including nannies, governesses, butlers, Newborn Care Specialists, personal assistants, housekeepers, laundresses, private chefs, household and estate managers, chauffeurs, elderly care as well as yacht crew. We also provide home assessments to help families understand their needs and evaluate current staffing. We service bi-coastal and international homes with both permanent and seasonal staff placements.

You can find all of our household services here.

Where does BAHS offer services in the Bay Area?

Our San Francisco office serves the California Bay Area, including Atherton, Los Altos, Palo Alto, Hillsborough, Presidio Heights, Nob Hill, Noe Valley, Menlo Park, Woodside, and Mountain View, Peninsula, Pacific Heights, Sea Cliff, Russian Hill, Marina District, Cole Valley, The Castro, Silicon Valley, East Bay and Wine Country.

Beyond San Francisco, we offer our household staffing services across the US and internationally. We have branches in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, London, and Dubai; from those offices, we service the entirety of the US, UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

Why do San Francisco families choose BAHS?

We have worked hard to consistently remain the best domestic staffing agency in San Francisco. Unlike other San Francisco household staffing agencies, our clients are assigned to one California-based recruiter who will support them throughout the entire process, from writing the job description to negotiating salary and benefits. Our recruiters share candidate information so you will have access to our full pool of vetted talent through your single point of contact.

Our recruiters understand the market in the area, and the unique needs of our clients there, particularly those in Silicon Valley, the tech industry, biotechnology, and finance. We can advise clients how to attract the best talent for their domestic staff in San Francisco, and beyond.

Learn more on what makes BAHS the best in the industry here.

San Francisco FAQ

Do you offer live-in domestic staff options in the Bay Area?

Yes, we offer both live-in and live-out domestic staff positions, as well as permanent, temporary, part-time, and full-time.
Why is it expensive to hire household staff in San Francisco?

There is no glossing over the fact that cost of living in the San Francisco Bay area is the highest in the country. This can put a strain on families looking to hire quality staff. We do encourage our families to hire high-level staff by providing reasonable compensation and benefits. This investment is always better for the future of your home and children and saves money by avoiding a revolving door of new staff. Some families have great success relocating staff from the East Coast or providing living accommodations to offset some expenses. Due to these living costs in the Bay Area, salaries are much higher, even when relocating candidates.
What types of families do you work with?

We welcome families of all kinds. We seek to work with clients who are seeking top candidates for their roles, and who understand that top candidates require fair compensation and benefits, especially in the San Francisco market. Our clients include single-parent households, blended families, LGBTQ+ households, bi-coastal families, those with multiple properties, and more. Please contact us to discuss your particular needs.
How can I find a housekeeper in San Francisco?

Housekeepers are among the most in-demand household staff positions in San Francisco. For this reason, the market is highly competitive, and compensation can be quite high. To find a top-quality housekeeper, we absolutely recommend using an agency. Searching online or using other services can result in inexperienced or untrustworthy candidates in your home. BAHS verifies the background of all candidates, checks references, and can run background checks.