A professional who supervises and coordinates activities of household employees in a private residence. Respnsibilities include:

• Informs new employees of employer's desires and gives instructions in work methods and routines.
• Assigns duties, such as cooking and serving meals, cleaning, washing, and ironing, adjusting work activities to accommodate family members.
• Orders foodstuffs and cleaning supplies.
• Keeps record of expenditures.
• May hire and discharge employees.
• Works in residence employing large staff.