Butler Jobs (6)
Role: Butler - Apply now
Location: RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
Contract: Full Time
Accommodation: Provided
Salary: Negotiable
Job Ref: HU3541
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience
Description: An experienced butler is required to provide full butler service for a private residence in Riyadh.
Applicants must demonstrate the highest levels of confidentiality and privacy, to promptly provide exceptional levels of personalised service to the Principal and set a positive example to other Butlers in order to maintain consistent delivery of the Principal’s special requests at all times and in all environments. Other duties will include welcoming and greeting the Principal, escorting the Principal to his accommodation, packing and unpacking. You will also provide a personalised service, demonstrating a sense of urgency, priority, and dedication. You should be proactive, with the ability to anticipate and respond to the Principals’ needs and requests, while effectively liaising with respective departments to expedite the delivery of the requested products and services.
Additional duties will include maintaining inventory and stocks, F&B service, maintaining records. You must be able to work effectively and efficiently with all relevant departments, external service providers and employees, to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. Organise and supervise the activities assigned by Head Butler, to ensure that all work activities are carried out in an efficient manner and in accordance with set individual targets. Be able to acknowledge, welcome and greet the Principal, using the appropriate levels of discretion and the correct forms of address.
Financial Responsibility: Manage effectively and responsibly supplies and equipment as directed by head butler.
Education: Diploma or equivalent in Food and Beverage Service, with 7 years’ experience in a similar capacity.
You should be service oriented, with exceptional attention to detail, adaptable, trustworthy. Good negotiable salary based on experience. Accommodation provided. (HU3541)
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Role: Butler/Housekeeper - Apply now
Location: RIYADH AND JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA
Contract: Full Time
Accommodation: Provided
Salary: Negotiable
Job Ref: HU4082
Essential Requirements: Previous UHNWI relevant private house experience. A Spanish or Portuguese speaker (any dialect) would be a bonus.
Description: Our VVIP client in Saudi Arabia requires an experienced butler to work within a multinational team. We have placed other candidates with this client and know it to be an excellent and well-run household where staff are valued. You will be assisting in caring for the senior member of the family.
Candidates must be experienced in all areas of butler duties (housekeeping, F & B service, valet, laundry and pressing) although you may not be required to work in all these areas. Previous experience in the Middle East will be helpful, as will formal butler training, although this is not essential.
Duties may include the following:
Wardrobe management
Packing
Food and Beverage Service
Housekeeping
Inventory management
Greeting guests
Travelling with family members
Conditions are excellent and include private accommodation and medical insurance. Hours of work are generally 6 days/48 hours although some flexibility might be required at times.
Salary and package are negotiable depending on experience but will not be an obstacle for the right candidate. (HU4082)
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Role: Traveling Head Butler - Apply now
Location: Europe
Contract: Full Time
Accommodation: Provided
Salary: Negotiable
Job Ref: HU3012
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, English and French speaker essential
Description: This is a varied butler role which involves performing duties and travelling with the owners between their three properties (Monaco, France and Sardinia) from April until November, then remaining in Europe during the winter months to run the European properties while in 'winter mode'.
Must hold an EU passport, speak perfect English and be fluent in French. You must be a non-smoker.
The clients are looking for someone who has previous extensive butler/ house manager experience and can hit the ground running. Candidates must be well versed in wines internationally. You should have a hands-on manner, be flexible and willing to adapt to the client’s needs when it comes to preferences on service style.
You must have an excellent front of house manner and be able to read the room. You will be working closely with the Lady of the house therefore personal assistant skills are an added bonus.
You will need to make sure each property runs smoothly as each property is run slightly differently due to location and surroundings. You will find the day to day service and routine is the same throughout.
The clients are a mature couple with two lovely dogs and no children. The dogs are a very much loved part of the family therefore you must be a dog lover and be willing to walk them on occasion.
The clients also employ a chef who will travel with you between properties.
Each property has both permanent managers and seasonal staff who remain at each property.
Accommodation is provided for at each property.
It is important to note that this position is 7 days a week from April to November months while the clients are in residence.
There is always time for a break in the afternoons and dinner is usually at 7pm with few late nights.
Salary negotiable depending on experience. (HU3012)
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Role: Rotational Daily Butler - Apply now
Location: LONDON W8
Contract: Full Time
Accommodation: N / A
Salary: Negotiable
Job Ref: HU4109
Job Category: Butler Jobs
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, front of house, service skills.
Description: An experienced daily butler is required for a private family of three based in London.
You will be joining a large established team of staff, so it is essential that you are a team player.
We require a candidate with previous private house experience who can multi-task and prioritise duties.
This will be a varied role that will require you to work as a butler and to assist with some personal assistant duties.
Responsibilities will include:
Full F&B service
Front of house, meeting and greeting guests
Inventory and stock management
Care for Silver, China, Crystal, Art, etc
Table settings / floral arranging
Candidates must have strong communication skills and be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
This is a uniformed position and you will be working 5-days, 10 hour shifts either 06:00-16:00 or 13:00-23:00 with 2 days off. Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU4109)
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ON HOLD Role: Residential House Manager/ Butler - Apply now - ON HOLD
Location: Dorset
Contract: Full Time
Accommodation: Provided
Salary: Negotiable
Job Ref: HU3692
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House & Hotel Management Experience Required, Top Butler and Management Skills, Driver
Description: A superb and exciting opportunity for an experienced and traditional House Manager/Butler to oversee and manage a substantial newly built country home in Dorset.
The position will require a professional and experienced candidate with previous country house and hotel experience. The property is on a Country Estate and as such it will be advantageous if you have previously worked in a similar environment.
We are looking for a strong, personable candidate who can rise to the challenge and demands of this position and who can work effectively in a managerial role as well as a hands-on butler role.
We seek a candidate who has exceptional communication and organisational skills who can effectively motivate and manage a team of staff and be involved in the recruitment and training of additional household staff; both permanent and temporary as required.
Strong administrative skills will be required as you will be managing staff schedules, inventory, purchasing, budgets, etc. Top butler skills imperative; excellent front of house experience along with being comfortable in both formal and informal settings.
May be required on occasion to work in other properties. Driver essential. Accommodation can be provided. Top negotiable salary for the right candidate. (HU3692)
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ON HOLD Role: Residential House Manager/ Butler - Apply now - ON HOLD
Location: Dorset
Contract: Full Time
Accommodation: Provided
Salary: Negotiable
Job Ref: HU4124
Description: A superb and exciting opportunity for an experienced and traditional House Manager/Butler to manage and oversee a new build home on a country estate in Dorset and being a part of a growing team.
We are looking for a candidate who will be involved in the challenging task of all final preparations to the property; working alongside architects, interior designers, building contractors and the Estate Manager to ensure the house is set up, provisioned, working systems established, etc., and ready to receive clients and guests.
Duties will include:
Managing the day-to-day operations of the house.
Creating Standard of Procedures for all aspects of the house, for example, service and the procedures
Valeting of family and guest items
Manage the house budget.
Manage the maintenance of the house.
Check stock levels of drinks and make sure all items are within date.
Clean outdoor clothing when family/guests return ready for next use.
Maintain all vehicles used by the household.
Clean the silver/crystal and other delicate items.
Log baskets are topped up.
Cigars are kept correctly.
Communicate well with housekeeping and the kitchen to ensure the smooth running of the house.
Manage and document all the art in the house.
Document all gifts and items that move from property to property.
The role will require both informal and formal occasions.
You will need to have exceptional communication and organisational skills, who can effectively motivate and manage a team, also being involved with recruitment and training of additional household staff.
Strong administrative skills will be required as you will be managing staff schedules, inventory, purchasing, budgets etc.
High end butler and valeting skills are imperative, excellent front of house experience, being comfortable working in both formal and informal settings.
May be required on occasion to work in other properties. Driver essential. Accommodation can be provided. Top negotiable salary for the right candidate. (HU4124)
Butler Jobs explained
Are you looking to work as a private butler in 2024?
Private butler jobs can offer you an incredible career, working with some great families providing them with the support they need to keep the household running smoothly.
A Butler is an individual who serves a household's domestic needs and is expected to take on multiple responsibilities to meet the needs of the employer.
The typical requirements of a butler include table service along with the service of drinks. Meeting the visitors of the house in a warm and welcoming demeanour is mandatory for an accomplished butler when times are busy. As a domestic butler you will also be required to take care of the wine cellar and tend to the frequent cleaning of antiques, art and valuable inventory. Depending on the household, butlers may also be responsible for the organisation of shooting events and ensuring the guns are conserved and kept in good condition. Other responsibilities may include but not limited to table decorations, valeting, taking care of clothing and general maintenance and security around the residence.
Professional butlers require several skills for this role including excellent communication and customer service skills, leadership skills and most importantly taking pride in your work and having great attention to detail. Desirable skills also include having exceptional listening skills and patience. In demanding households during busy periods, it may be stressful and therefore a butler who can work well under pressure and maintain these skills is necessary. Having experience in hospitality and hotel management is beneficial for this role, however training can also benefit the prospective employee.
Butlering can also provide travelling opportunities for those who wish to venture further. If you think you would suit being a travelling butler, our vacancies may be able to fulfil your needs. Potential locations to work include London, as well as the picturesque South of France.
For domestic staff such as butlers, they typically have a 5-6 day working week including weekends where households may be busier and have frequent guests. The average hours of a butler are around 60 hours a week. However, the role can be live-in or live-out. Live-in butlers benefit from being at the residence to cater for the needs of the household and many live-in positions provide accommodation and utilities paid for as part of the salary package. Butlers can also live outside of the residence which may provide them with more flexibility if they have other responsibilities such as childcare.
As a butler, salaries are dependent on a wide range of factors including location, level of experience and responsibilities. They can range from anywhere between £35,000-£60,000 per annum.