3 Butler jobs available:

BUTLER                                                                                                                                
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, strong F&B skills, managements skills, front of house  

An experienced Butler is required for a formal residence in Riyadh. The successful applicant will be experienced with providing both formal and semi-formal food and beverage service for the family and their guests.

You will need to have a strong understanding of household management and food and beverage service. You have a ‘do what it takes attitude’ and have a calm and collected approach when things don't go as planned. You are comfortable both in leadership roles and working within a team, always a polished ambassador for the family.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Formal and semi-formal table setting, food and beverage service to Principals and guests
• Event planning and facilitation
• Greeting of guests and visitors, answering telephone, and taking messages, general mail and correspondence
• Management of household inventories and implementation of organizational strategies
• Care of the butler pantry including China, crystal and silver
• Ensure all household mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, equipment and fixtures are in good working order
• Schedule and supervise trades and contractors
• Monitor household budgets and costs for trades and vendors
• Assist with the ordering and purchasing of household inventories
• Ensure household security protocols are followed
• Occasional meal preparation as required
• Occasional pet care responsibilities as required
• Occasional driving family members as required

Applicant Qualities:

• Be a self-starter with an anticipatory, service-oriented disposition
• Must possess excellent time management skills, be punctual, courteous, possess keen attention to detail and follow through on all tasks and projects assigned
• Must possess a strong work ethic and understand invisible service
• Must be a team player able to motivate and work with staff to ensure a positive outcome
• Must have a sense and respect of boundaries, exercise diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality
• A driver's license and clean driving record is required

This position is full-time, live-in and you will report to the senior Travelling Butler. There is occasional travel required to a property in Dubai. Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3959)

DAILY BUTLER (LIVE OUT)
South of France
Essential Requirements: Fluent English and French, previous private house experience, front of house, wardrobe management

An experienced daily butler is required for a private family of five based in the South of France.

You will be joining an 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
• Wardrobe management
• Inventory and stock management
• Care for Silver, China, Crystal, Art, etc
• Table settings / floral arranging
• Assisting with administrative duties which will include phone calls, managing documents, inventory, etc

Candidates must have strong communication skills and be highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.

5-day working week with flexibility to work 6 days on occasion. Immediate start. Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3947)

TRAVELLING BUTLER
Dubai, UAE     
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, time management, driving licence

We are seeking an experienced Travelling Butler for a formal residence in Dubai. The successful applicant will be experienced with providing both formal and semi-formal food and beverage service for the family and their guests.

Candidates should enjoy keeping a clean and organized home. Have a strong understanding of household management and food and beverage service. You have a ‘do what it takes attitude’ and have a calm and collected approach when things don't go as planned. You are comfortable both in leadership roles and working with in a team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Formal and semi-formal table setting, food and beverage service to Principals and guests
• Event planning and facilitation
• Greeting of guests and visitors, answering telephone, and taking messages, general mail and correspondence
• Management of household inventories and implementation of organizational strategies
• Care of the butler pantry including China, crystal and silver
• Ensure all household mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, equipment and fixtures are in good working order
• Schedule and supervise trades and contractors
• Monitor household budgets and costs for trades and vendors
• Assist with the ordering and purchasing of household inventories
• Ensure household security protocols are followed

Applicants must have excellent time management skills, be punctual, courteous, possess keen attention to detail and follow through on all tasks and projects assigned. You should be a self-starter with an anticipatory, service-oriented disposition.  Team player required.   Driver’s licence and a clean driving record is required. 

This is a full-time position that will require flexibility to travel to worldwide locations. Accommodation provided. Negotiable salary. (HU3960)