10 International jobs available:

Ireland – County Tipperary (5 months), Caribbean (5 Months), European travel (2 months)
Technologically minded Butler / Valet with travel

This is a wonderful role for a traditional butler to join a team of four butlers. You will need to have first class table, F&B service and front of house skills and know how to take care of the cellar, fine glassware and china and objects d’art.

Candidates must have a superb personality and the ability to get on with existing members of long-term Staff. You will ideally have formal house experience and/or a butler training diploma.

This is not a management position, but for a butler with a totally hands-on approach and who has a great eye for detail, whilst at the same time being a team player and one who has a warm and friendly manner.

You will need to be technically minded and able to deal with high-tech systems including iPad’s, computers, smart phones, sophisticated phones, Sky boxes, Sling box and general computer systems etc. Ideally you will have a passion for these things and an in-depth knowledge of all functions and addition benefits of highly automated homes.

The vacancy includes travel from early December through to April, where you will be employed in the owners’ other home in the Caribbean. There will also be additional travel to Europe, so freedom to travel is essential.

Full staff, all very long-term are employed in both households by these charming clients.

Candidates are required to be completely computer-literate, have a clean current driving license and a long-term work record in a similar role with excellent references is essential.

Salary negotiable based on experience. Accommodation provided (with another butler) 2/3-bedroom house on the estate, where your family are welcome to visit. Team rota of working covering 2 shifts 06.30am to 3.00pm and 3.00pm to close of house. One full day off per week. ON HOLD

Travelling Personal Assistant
Fluent English and German, French a plus

A newly created position with a lovely long-term Hutchinson’s client.  Fluent English and German and ideally conversational French.  You will be based between Jeddah, London, Cannes, New York and on-board their private yacht.   Excellent accommodation is available within all the residences with super facilities and on-board the yacht.  You will be mainly working with the lady of the house, assisting her in all aspects, including organising appointments, making arrangements for events and parties, organising travel.  It is essential that you have excellent organisational skills and are flexible, adaptable, and self-sufficient.  Excellent computer skills required.  Previous private PA experience required essential. Longevity in previous roles, minimum of 5 years.   Negotiable salary based on experience.  (HU3542)  ON HOLD 

Residential Housekeeper 

Energetic, proactive, well organised, self sufficient, experienced Housekeeper to assist with the day to day management and running of a large family home in South Dublin suburbs. There are 2 dogs and grown up children who visit regularly. The average working day will be 10am to 6pm but with flexibility as needed. Working closely with the house manager.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Ensuring the overall housekeeping function and smooth running of a busy household on a daily basis with responsibility for supervision of 2 cleaners. You will organise rota’s – arrange holiday cover and keep records.
• Running personal errands and shopping for the family, as requested.
• Ordering household items, as required.
• Overseeing weekly flowers; daily maintenance of the flowers.
• Coordinating with external suppliers such as dry cleaning/ Linen ironing service.
• Ensuring all aspects of the house are in order; cleaned to a high standard and all rooms presented and comfortable.

This is a hands on position with detailed cleaning, washing and ironing involved:

• Feel comfortable dealing with specialist fabrics and surfaces
• Packing and unpacking for travelling, as requested.
• To be responsible for the family’s wardrobe maintenance and organisation.

This is a very busy, relaxed and friendly household, but with high standards. This position is suitable for a flexible and dedicated person who is well organised and pro active, it may be necessary on occasion for you to travel to other homes ahead of the family both in Europe.  Driving licence essential.

Salary negotiable depending on previous experience-2 bedroom separate apartment approx. 10 min walk away from the main house, use of a car for work duties and 2 days off per week. Strictly Non Smokers and sorry no pets.  (HU2257)  ON HOLD

TRAVELLING VALET/BUTLER

Highly recommended role, with a long-term Hutchinson’s client who is well known as being an outstanding client and whose staff stay with them in the very long-term. 

This role is suitable for an experienced butler/valet who wants to travel extensively worldwide.    

A quiet, professional, and elegantly presented person is required, with formal service and traditional valeting skills -the ability to press suits, shirts, polish shoes, pack, organise the wardrobe, lay out clothing and generally act in a traditional Valet/Butler role. 

Full staff is employed in each house to ensure that there is full personal cover for these delightful clients.  Some nursing experience would be a bonus. 

Salary £55,000 Gross per annum.   FLUENT FRENCH AND ENGLISH

COUNTY DUBLIN - SOUTHERN IRELAND HOUSEHOLD MANAGER RESIDENTIAL POST FOR AN ENERGETIC, PROACTIVE HOUSEHOLD MANAGER capable of INFORMAL BUTLER/FRONT OF HOUSE duties

Long Term Hutchinson’s client is looking for a top-notch household manager, able to undertake informal table and beverage service and who has excellent front of house skills.  This is for a family with three grown up children. The residence is approx.40 mins from Central Dublin in a beautiful location and there are other homes in South of France, two homes in the USA, (New York and L.A.) so essential that you have freedom to travel occasionally.

You will need to be able to take on the total running of the main residence, (with occasional travel to the overseas homes.)  The main residence is however the priority and you will be managing all aspects of the household staff, dealing with rotas, inventory and stock control, undertaking household accounts and ensuring that the  travelling Head Housekeeper is well prepared to go ahead of the family, to ensure that each home is prepared in readiness for their arrival.  Each property is staffed; however, you will need to have a broad knowledge in all aspects of running HNW homes and undertake a range of personal assistant duties.

Responsible for household and project management in multiple locations across continents

• Recruiting, training and supervision of the household employees, creating operation manuals
• Research and negotiation with vendors, contractors, maintenance providers.
• Creating data base systems for each property and extensive, detailed photographic inventories.
• Diary, travel management and event planning.
• Sourcing and setting up of residences for high end rentals.

You will undertake local shopping for the households, occasional driving for the general day to day running of the home(s) is essential.  

Specific Responsibilities:  you must be well organised, self-sufficient and duties will include but not be limited to:

• Ensuring the overall smooth running of a busy household on a daily basis, with responsibility for the training and supervision of domestic staff, including full-time Head Housekeeper, Housekeeper, Daily Cleaner and a part time Laundress.
• Ensuring food, groceries and medication levels in house are maintained, as per a detailed schedule/ Inventory supplies.
• Running personal errands and shopping for the family, as requested.
• Ordering household items, as required
• Overseeing weekly flower orders.
• Coordinating with external suppliers such as dry cleaning/ Linen ironing service, butcher and drinks.
• Ensuring all aspects of the house are in order; arranging contractors to undertake household maintenance as necessary.
• Coordinating travel arrangements and preparation for travel to other international properties.
• Compilation of records, maintenance and updating of household manual and Inventories. 
• Effectively managing household accounts. Credit card / Petty cash.

This is a relaxed household, but with very high standards and you will be required to ensure the Owner and family have any equipment they require at all times, and that it is ready for use. Ensure all Guests visiting have all of their requirements met. This includes informal Front of House duties, training of junior staff and fulfilling any ad hoc requests from the Owner, Family and Guests or Estate Manager.

SALARY NEGOTIABLE-circa £60-65,000 gross, depending on previous experience. Separate 2-bedroom apartment provided, sorry no pets, though partner following own occupation is welcome. Strictly Non-Smoker with excellent references essential.  Driving license essential (HU3356)  ON HOLD 

BUTLER -RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA

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 personalized 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.  Organize 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)

Nanny / Governess
Doha, Qatar
Fluent English and French Required

An experienced governess/nanny is required to work with three children, two girls ages 8 and 10 and one boy, who is 1 years old.   The children’s duties and requirements as well as timetables will differ thus there must be a good level of flexibility to assist with the range of needs.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and supervise the children’s nannies on their daily duties and the children’s needs.
• Liaise with the children’s tutors and school staff to ensure the children’s progress is being fully tracked and work with tutors to identify children’s strengths and weaknesses and encourage them in the correct areas.
• Oversee and guide upcoming college preparation and applications.
• Ensure that the children’s timekeeping and timetables are all extremely organised, that they go to the correct subjects on time and that their extra-curricular activities and homework are well organised.
• Help the children with their homework which will include languages (French, English and others as directed by the Principal), Mathematics and other staple subjects (and as directed by the Principal).
• To make sure the children go to bed / wake up on time and that they have consistency and a good feeling of structure and security in their daily routine whilst being flexible.
• Manage the children’s health including attending doctor visits, dispensing medication, and keeping the medicines organised and well stocked.
• Liaise with security staff/ drivers and other relevant staff members when necessary, for example, children travel arrangements, to ensure all their needs are being met.
• When traveling with the children, you are required to travel with them and take care of their clothing, entertainment and organising their timetables etc. This will include some laundress duties and wardrobe organisation.
• When traveling, to prepare in advance cultural and entertainment activities in the relevant cities and destinations. To be resourceful and imaginative.
• Ensure the children are dressed appropriately / help them prepare for different and some special occasions.
• Be resourceful when keeping the children entertained, to be creative with games and entertainment.
• To encourage outdoor play and physical sport activities.
• To build on their baking and cooking skills.
• To positively encourage creativity, to think outside the norm, feed imagination.
• Be imaginative and creative. Take the children outdoors to play very regularly and take them swimming regularly. They enjoy doing art, science, and cooking amongst other activities.
• Travel may include staying on a boat for long periods of time which will require you to be strategic in keeping them creatively active / occupied and happy.
• Encourage responsible care for and play with their three Chihuahua dogs, including during travel at times. The governess shall take full responsibility of the Chihuahuas but with assistance in managing their daily needs.
• To ensure all stationary supplies as required by the children are checked, well stocked, in good order.
• Wardrobe management is required.
• Administrative duties and photo/data management is required.
• Order and purchase stationary supplies, educational games and activities, and other general supplies as needed, and maintain cash flow logs.
• Ensure the children’s dietary requirements are catered for / being adhered to. This will require liaising with catering staff and if required to cook for them/ provide them with nutritional meals.
• To be fully aware at all times of allergies or special requirements.

QUALITIES

• To be warm, open, emotive, and caring towards the children.
• Their well-being is the ultimate priority at all times.
• To be confident, calm, and clear thinking under pressure (ex. In medical emergency situations)
• To be imaginative, resourceful, playful, and creative.
• Well-organised and able to balance competing priorities
• An interest in and knowledge of safely doing arts and crafts, painting, cooking / baking and interesting, developmentally appropriate science experiments.
• To be interested in and encourage sporty, active, and outdoorsy pursuits.
• To lead by example, be a good role model for the children, set firm boundaries but be kind at the same time. This includes encouraging a strong work ethic and placing importance upon education and their progress.
• Be adaptable to different situations, places, and scenarios.
• Well-travelled and confident navigating a variety of locations with young children

Requirements:

• CRB / DBS checked
• Full clean driving licence
• First Aid knowledge/ training/ certificate
• Non-smoker
• Full medical review required
• High level of Education (experience in a children’s educational setting)
• Fluent French to assist with primary school French, liaise with French school, attend meetings
• Musical theory knowledge to assist with elementary piano practice
• Strong swimmer
• No motion sickness
• Comfortable dealing with children/ young adults of all age ranges from 1 to 20.
• Comfortable with handling Chihuahua dogs and Bengal cat.

Negotiable salary based on experience, shared accommodation included along with Medical insurance and one return flight home per year.   6-day working week with flexible hours.    (HU3617)

Travelling Butler/Valet
London based with Worldwide travel

A superb position for an experienced and flexible travelling butler/valet to work for a VIP client based in London/Middle East with worldwide travel.   We require a top calibre valet/butler for this position.  Candidates will be required to manage an extensive wardrobe, pack, unpack, press, iron, polish shoes and care for the wardrobe in its entirety.   Traditional butler skills are essential including formal table service, food & beverage service, etc.   We require an energetic and professional candidate with flexibility for this position.   A team player required.  Accommodation provided.  Negotiable salary based on experience.  Immediate start.   (HU3624)

HOUSEHOLD MANAGER/BUTLER/PERSON FRIDAY-MILAN -ITALY

A superb position for an experienced Household Manager/Butler who must have skills in running and managing a beautiful home. This is a large apartment in central Milan, working for a newly married entrepreneur.
You must be able to demonstrate longevity in previous positions and have a flexible approach to your work.
This is a highly recommended vacancy, for a Principal whose family have been Hutchinsons' clients for over 20 years.
While the role is based in Milan, you will be required to travel on occasion.
Experience of running a property is essential, as is the ability to undertake front of house, elegant food, and beverage service and to drive the clients as required. The ability to work closely with the housekeeping staff, as part of a team is essential and while the maids deal with the cleaning and laundry, you must be prepared to lend a hand when required, run errands, care for the Principals' clothing, deal with wardrobe management and pack and unpack for him. Ability to deal with household accounts, inventory and stock control is required.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a career-oriented Butler to start up in a new venture with this client and to grow with the job over a long period of time. A loyal, trustworthy, and discreet person with impeccable references is required, together with a sunny personality and a "Can-Do" attitude to his or her work. Own accommodation and a negotiable salary. Some spoken Italian essential. (HU3625) ON HOLD

Personal Assistant/Household Assistant/Nanny
Middle East with worldwide travel

Our client requires a professional and proactive candidate to work in the capacity of Personal Assistant/General Household Assistant to assist Madame with a variety of tasks. This is a busy household with six children, and while they do have nannies employed, it is essential that you are child friendly and happy to assist with childcare. This role will require a candidate with a “can-do” attitude who is happy to assist wherever needed. The duties for this position will range and will include administrative tasks as well as hands-on tasks. This role is based in the Middle East and the candidate will be required to travel with the Client. Flexibility is essential as well as the ability to travel extensively. Accommodation provided. Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3634)