For household staff, having extensive knowledge of the rules of proper etiquette that is expected of you before you start the job will aid you in adapting faster, making a good impression, and establishing job security.
It comes as no surprise that polite interactions with both your employers and their guests is essential, but maintaining proper etiquette standards outside of work and integrating them into your daily living can also help you advance in your job.
Here are a few recommendations for acquiring the etiquette required to thrive in the domestic staff industry:
Confidentiality
It is imperative that you keep your employer's personal business completely confidential. The ability to remain silent is an important element of any domestic staff member's job, and they must learn to avoid inquiries whenever possible, especially while working with celebrities.
Know the Schedule
It is your responsibility to be aware of your employer’s schedule. A key part of being an excellent household staff member is the ability to anticipate your employer’s needs without them asking. If they have an upcoming event in which you will be engaged in some capacity, make sure you are already doing the proper work and are prepared for any scheduling alterations that may arise.
Take Initiative
Once you have performed all of your assigned duties, a competent, and confident member of staff will take the initiative to make decisions on their own that will benefit the residence. Such initiative will be much appreciated, as long as it is within the scope of the function and does not interfere with the work of other members of the domestic staff.
Attention to Detail
Being efficient is wonderful, but be sure that your efficiency does not result in a lower quality final result. Make sure not to overlook any finishing touches, since these may be the very things your employer sees the most.
Actions vs Apology
We all make mistakes, but in a domestic staffing situation, your employer isn’t looking for an apology when you do make an error because it puts them in the awkward position of having to forgive you. What they are looking for is for you to take accountability in the form of actions to rectify the mistake that was made. So, rather than apologizing, which wastes time and calls your competence into doubt, simply repair your indiscretion and move on. There will be time afterwards to reflect on what went wrong and what can be done to prevent it from occurring again.
If you have more inquiries or concerns, you can reach out to us via https://www.luxestaff.com/contact, email us at info@luxestaff.com, or call 416-575-6150 for Canada 310-982-4116 for The United States.
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