Domestic servant getting new start is friendly (6)

I believe the answer is:

genial

'is friendly' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for genial that I've seen before include "Cordial" , "Agreeable in Ealing" , "Cheerful and well-disposed" , "'Affable, warm and friendly (6)'" , "Jolly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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