About Us

ABOUT US
Premium care, with a Realistic Approach since 2008

Since 2008, Athens Home Services (AHS) has been the first company in Greece to introduce contracts with guarantees, replacements, and a returns policy in the domestic staffing sector.

With thorough reference checks, a tailor-made CRM system - the result of years of investment and unique in Greece, built exclusively for domestic staff - and strictly structured procedures, we offer families confidence and transparency in a challenging market.

We don’t promise miracles, we promise certainty.

Rated 5 out of 5

OUR SERVICES

We cover all needs in household staff and specialized care services:

Housekeepers (live-in & live-out)

Child Care

Senior Caregivers

Experienced chefs for homes & professional spaces

Butlers & villa managers

Staff for boutique hotels and yachts

AHS is the first in Greece to offer
Housekeeper Training (Housekeeping Training)
at your premises with specialized trainers (premium service).

Our Story – The Founder

Smaro Maniati

FOUNDER - ATHENS HOME SERVICES

“I am a mother of two children, and I know how valuable it is for every family to have reliable staff for the care of children, seniors, and the home.

After studying at Panteion University and earning three postgraduate degrees in Greece, the UK, and Australia, I worked in international markets (Lausanne, Sydney, San Francisco) before founding AHS in 2008.

My personal experience and international professional journey are the foundation on which AHS was built: a company that puts people first, above all else.”

Our Story – The Founder

Smaro Maniati

FOUNDER - ATHENS HOME SERVICES

WHY WE DIFFER

AHS is not a “typical staffing office.” We are the pioneers of the sector in Greece, and we continue to innovate.

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Confidentiality is an inviolable condition. We respect the personal data of our customers and do not disclose it for any purpose

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We meet every prospective employee, verify details and track record. We check their knowledge, skills and personality for the specific position.

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We focus on your special needs, so you can enjoy your everyday life

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We believe in close, honest working relationships

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Our belief that a happy employee always gives their best

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We provide high-level services, with professionalism, responsibility and consistency

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We continue support even after hiring (after sales support)

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We follow the terms of cooperation to the letter

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We keep you informed throughout the process

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We collaborate with top international recruitment companies.

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We listen to you, we advise you and together we decide who is the ideal candidate for you

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OUR PHILOSOPHY

The Truth from the Start

At AHS, we always tell the truth. We don’t sugarcoat situations, and we don’t promise the impossible.
Every collaboration starts with transparency and trust.

At AHS, we have built our reputation on always telling the truth, even when it’s not what the client would like to hear.

We don’t sugarcoat situations and we don’t promise the impossible. If we see that a request cannot realistically be met, we state it from the outset.

That’s why our collaborations begin with transparency and trust—grounded in reality, not in false expectations.

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The Market & the Challenges

The domestic staffing sector has:

  • High demand
  • Limited availability of suitable candidates
  • Often short-term placements due to cultural and professional differences

AHS filters this complex landscape, so you can find reliable solutions without wasted time, stress, or disappointment.

AHS operates in a market with major challenges.

Most domestic staff come from abroad. They do not have formal training and usually learn the job by moving from home to home.

The level of professionalism is not the same for everyone. Each candidate has a different background, experiences, and way of working and behaving.

Every family has its own needs and routines, expecting staff to adapt quickly and effectively—something that is not always easy, also due to cultural differences.

AHS exists to filter this complex landscape, so you can find reliable solutions—without wasted time, without stress, without disappointment.

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Why We’re Different

We are not a marketplace - we are an agency that takes responsibility.

AHS is a specialized agency that takes responsibility for every step: from sourcing and screening to post-hire support.

Every family is treated as if we were searching for our own home.

At AHS, we don’t see hiring staff as a simple transaction. Every family that trusts us is treated as if we were searching for our own home.

Our priority: your safety and peace of mind.

We invest in care, thorough research, and complete transparency because above all, our priority is your safety and peace of mind.

Our Competitive Edge

Reference checks

✓ Thorough reference checks
We personally contact former employers and document reliable feedback.

AHS has carried out extensive research and, with input from specialists, has developed targeted questions specifically for domestic staff. This ensures the evaluation isn’t generic, but captures meaningful insights into each candidate’s real skills, reliability, and adaptability.

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Tailor-made CRM

✔ Tailor-made management system (CRM) (unique in Greece, an AHS investment) Built exclusively for domestic staff, the result of years of investment and AHS expertise. For you, it means that nothing is left to chance: every detail is checked and recorded. This is how we ensure transparency, consistency, and peace of mind with every placement.
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Training program (premium)

Training Program (premium service) Since 2013, AHS has been the first in Greece to develop tailor-made training for housekeepers, so candidates are better prepared and more aligned with the real needs of a household.
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Our Commitment in Practice

We don’t promise “miracles”; we promise certainty, transparency, and support.
Whatever we promise, we deliver.

And when there’s a problem, we don’t disappear — we stand by your side.

At AHS, we invest in our own professionalism: in our organization, our process, our reliability, and our commitment to stand by your side.

We choose to work with families who value this level of seriousness and responsibility, just as they value it in their own workplace.

The investment you make is not only about the housekeeper - it is primarily about AHS and the way we operate as an agency.

Our Key Criteria for Selecting Candidates

The candidates we recommend have gone through specific evaluation stages, always within the limits of available staffing.

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Experience

We require proven experience in homes with children, seniors, or other relevant duties.

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Structured References

We verify with previous employers key points on reliability, cleanliness, behavior, and honesty.

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Interview

We assess skills (cleaning, cooking, care), communication, and willingness to cooperate.

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Availability & practical details

Schedule, live-in or live-out, ability to commute.

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Personality & adaptability

In the Premium package, using psychometric tools (without replacing the client’s judgment).

Despite our careful process, a successful placement also depends on chemistry and day-to-day cooperation.

We ensure that every selection is made with the highest level of responsibility and care.

Our Investment in Expertise & Training

Since 2008, AHS has offered families in Greece the most reliable domestic staff selection process.

with specialized reference checks

our own management system (CRM)

strictly structured procedures

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Ethical Employment

"Hire Fair. Get Rewarded." Initiative

Legal employment protects everyone: the employer, the employee, and the relationship of trust between them.

At Athens Home Services, we believe that quality care at home is built on mutual respect, legal transparency, and responsibility—not only toward the client, but also toward the people who care for homes and families.

In a sector where undeclared work is often the norm, AHS has taken a clear stance:
Legal employment protects everyone

The employer

reduces legal and financial risk.

The employee

ensures fair treatment, safety, and dignity.

The employer–employee relationship

builds trust, respect, and professionalism.

Our Initiative:
“Hire Fair. Get Rewarded.”
With AHS, responsible hiring comes with benefits.
Our Mission:

To raise the standard of domestic work in Greece by promoting ethical hiring, legal employment, and relationships built on respect between families and domestic professionals.

Our Values

Integrity

We operate with honesty and fairness, adhering to clear legal and professional standards.

Respect

Every person -client or employee- is treated with dignity and recognition of their role.

Responsibility

We take responsibility for the quality of our choices and the satisfaction of both sides.

Social Impact

We contribute to improving conditions in the sector by tackling undeclared work and supporting fair practices.

Trust

We build long-term relationships through reliability, transparency, and consistency.

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Leadership Role in the Professionalization of PHS in Greece

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Since 2021, the first company to introduce the Personal & Household Services (PHS) framework in Greece

Participation in European fora and collaboration with institutions, trade unions, and policy bodies

Our mission: to bring prestige, standards, and transparency to domestic work in Greece

Since 2021, AHS has been the first company to introduce in Greece the term and framework of Personal & Household Services (PHS) – Personal & Household Care Services. In this way, we brought European experience and practice into a sector that has not been institutionally recognized. Our participation in European fora, in collaboration with institutions, trade unions, and policy-making bodies, makes AHS the voice of Greece’s PHS sector in Europe. We closely monitor developments, communicate directly with European networks, and bring the best practices back to Greece—actively contributing to the shaping of policies and proposals. For us, upgrading household care services is not only a market matter; it is a social mission. With responsibility and consistency, we work to ensure the PHS sector gains prestige, clear standards, and transparency—creating value for both the workers and the families who trust us.
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🔒 Exclusive Access for Clients of

Eurobank My Advantage

Exclusively for Eurobank My Advantage Banking package holders, we offer special privileges in 5 categories of services:

To benefit from the privileges of our partnership with Eurobank, contact your bank so they can forward you the special link.

🔒 Αποκλειστική Πρόσβαση για Πελάτες

Personal Banking της Eurobank

Η AHS προσφέρει αποκλειστική έκπτωση για πελάτες Personal Banking της Eurobank σε 3 κατηγορίες υπηρεσιών:

Εάν είστε πελάτης ή πελάτισσα Personal Banking της Eurobank, ενημερωθείτε για τα προνόμιά σας στην AHS από τον Personal Banker σας.

🔒 Αποκλειστική Πρόσβαση για Πελάτες

Eurobank My Advantage

Αποκλειστικά για κατόχους πακέτου του προγράμματος Eurobank My Advantage Banking, προσφέρουμε ειδικά προνόμια σε 5 κατηγορίες υπηρεσιών:

Για να επωφεληθείτε από τα προνόμια της συνεργασίας μας με την Eurobank, απευθυνθείτε στην τράπεζά σας ώστε να σας προωθήσουν τον ειδικό σύνδεσμο

You can find out about theurl link through thesite ofEurobank in the sectionMyAdvantage BankingAHS

The childcare recruitment service covers exclusively five-day employment i.e. from Monday to Friday between 9.00 and 18.00 at the latest. In case you need different hours, AHS can of course serve you but outside the Eurobank schedule.

By simply registering through the interest form. As soon as we receive your request, we will contact you (Monday to Friday, 10.00 to 18.00).

We, in AHS can replace the girl within a period of 6 months from the date of the start of your cooperation. There is a replacement in this space.

This check requires gov codes and the application must be made in person Usually it is ready in a few hours.

If you have more questions you can email us by clicking here.

You can find out about theurl link through thesite ofEurobank in the sectionMyAdvantage BankingAHS

The childcare recruitment service covers exclusively five-day employment i.e. from Monday to Friday between 9.00 and 18.00 at the latest. In case you need different hours, AHS can of course serve you but outside the Eurobank schedule.

By simply registering through the interest form. As soon as we receive your request, we will contact you (Monday to Friday, 10.00 to 18.00).

We, in AHS can replace the girl within a period of 6 months from the date of the start of your cooperation. There is a replacement in this space.

This check requires gov codes and the application must be made in person Usually it is ready in a few hours.

If you have more questions you can email us by clicking here.