KENSINGTON, LONDON W8
ESTATE/HOUSEHOLD MANAGER - LIVE OUT
KENSINGTON, LONDON W8
Part residence property.
Essential Requirements: Previous UHNW Household experience. Proven staff management skills.
Strong front of house and service skills. Good communication skills. Immaculate presentation. Flexible and adaptable to work longer hours when the principal is in residence.
We are seeking a live out Estate/Household Manager with knowledge in the running of a large VIP residence.
As the Principal will not be in residence for more than 3 to 4 months of the year, flexibility when the family is in residence is needed, though normal working hours are 9.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday.
The estate comprises of a main London residence and 2 or 3 smaller London residences.
Salary in the region of £60,000 to £70,000 Gross per annum. Start ASAP. (HU3892)
Kensington, London
HOUSE MANAGER / BUTLER
Kensington, London W8
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, Good technical skills, Hands-on, Exceptional attention to detail
A superb position for an experienced House Manager/Butler for a lovely new position based in Kensington. This house is a part-residence and the client travels worldwide.
We are looking for a meticulous, hands on, Household Manager/Butler to oversee, manage and work alongside a team of staff. Exceptional attention for detail with a “can do” attitude along with being highly discreet and professional are essential.
This is a very large, refurbished SMART property in one of London’s finest residential areas. The successful applicant must be resourceful and self-sufficient. The property is maintained to extremely high standards.
You will be required to have very good administrative skills as you will be managing budgets, expenses, inventories, etc. The property has many special finishes and fine furnishings. Experience with care of artwork, fine finishes and fabrics is a great advantage. It would be good if successful applicant had a good technical understanding of the property (plant rooms, pools, boiler rooms, Creston, dealing with contractors etc.) Hands on is extremely important as this is not a job for someone sitting in the office all day.
Normal working hours will be Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm; however, when the principal is in residence you must be willing to work longer hours. Accommodation can be provided within in the house if required. Driver would be a bonus. ASAP start. Negotiable salary. (HU3856)
County Dublin, Southern Ireland
HOUSEHOLD MANAGER / PERSONAL ASSISTANT (LIVE OUT)
County Dublin, Southern Ireland
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House Experience, Drivers Licence, Flexibility to travel
Long Term Hutchinson’s client is looking for a top-notch household manager and personal assistant. We require and energetic and proactive candidate for this position.
This is for a family with 3 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 and 2 homes in the USA, so essential that you have freedom to travel as required.
You will need to be able to take on the total running of the main residence, (with 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.
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.
Negotiable salary based on experience. LIVE OUT position. Strictly non-smoker with excellent references. Clean driving licence and flexibility to travel frequently. (HU3356)
London with Worldwide Travel
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
LONDON, W8 - WITH WORLDWIDE TRAVEL
Mandarin Chinese & Fluent English Speaker required.
Live in or Live Out
Essential Requirements: Mandarin and fluent English speaker. Previous private house experience working with International UHNW clients and a multilingual and multi-disciplinary team of staff. Flexibility to travel is essential, with strong administrative, communication and organisational skills.
An experienced and professional Personal Assistant / House Manager is required for a private client based in Kensington. Candidates must have previous private house, PA, or butler experience serving UHNWI. You should be a self-starter with strong administrative skills along with the ability to communicate effectively.
The role will require you to have the ability to prioritise tasks and work in a proactive manner.
Duties will include:
Shared accommodation provided if required. Live-in, 6-day working week. Live-out, 5-day working week.
The ability to travel is essential. Negotiable salary based on experience. (HU3993)
Dorset
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE MANAGER / BUTLER
DORSET
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House & Hotel Management Experience Required, Top Butler and Management Skills, Driver
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)
DORSET
RESIDENTIAL HOUSE MANAGER / BUTLER
DORSET
Essential Requirements: Previous Private House & Hotel Management Experience Required, Top Butler and Management Skills, Driver
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:
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)
Europe
TRAVELLING HEAD BUTLER
EUROPE
Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, English and French speaker essential
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)