A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of household employees engaged in cooking, cleaning, and related domestic duties. Respnsibilities include:

• Oversees serving of luncheon and dinner, sets table, directs workers in serving meals, or personally serves them.
• Performs other services as requested, such as mixing and serving cocktails and tea.
• Answers telephone and delivers messages.
• Receives and announces guests.
• May prepare salads.
• May keep silver service clean and intact.
• May employ and discharge other household employees.