House Manager / Butler London, England
Job description
Travelling Butler/House Manager Job Offer and Vacancy Between All International Properties (UK, USA, RSA etc)
Lovely family are looking for an experienced and energetic English speaking Butler/House Manager to join and manage their properties and household staff Internationally with traveling between properties on demand and in advance.
The ideal candidate will organise, advise and supervise estate staff such as cleaning, laundry and kitchen staff, chauffeurs and gardeners etc according to the employer’s specific demands and expectations. Preparation of properties in advance of arrival, management of maintenance and reported problems at each property and staffing of each property to the highest grade.
He/She will be planning schedules, managing timetables, train staff according to the employers’ demands and be responsible for the general management and the recruiting of staff. He/she will also be in charge of administrative duties, third party suppliers, itinerary’s and budgets.
The right person will love children and animals, be a peoples person and be highly qualified in all soft services of a private residential estate, boutique hotel and ultra-luxury properties & guests. The Butler/House Manager has to be a hands-on and upright, have an important sense of duties and strong work ethics. The ideal candidate will be able to take decisions and to transform them into action without hesitation.
Given the nature and profile of the property, the Principals occasionally entertain informally and formally. At these times the traditional butler duties are required, working to compliment and supervise the kitchen and service staff.
More regularly the family have a more informal, modern lifestyle, and the role will be that of a general household manager.
Vacancy duties and responsibilities
o Manage and effectively coordinate all household activities
o Supervise and train the household staff (up to 28 persons) according to the employers’ specific demands.
o Recruitment and general staff management so that the households run smoothly at all times
o Maintaining and cleaning valuable silverware, fine porcelain and crystal wares
o Overseeing and preparing correct tables services for breakfast, lunch and dinner
o Managing and maintaining employers’ wardrobes (ensuring clothes are washes, pressed and arranged, shoe polished etc.
o Preparing travel plans and luggage, make sure that nothing has been forgotten when traveling
o Travel ahead of the employers to make sure the household runs smoothly when they arrive in residence
o Understanding, promoting and defending household protocols among staff and guests
o Managing stock and supply operations, in particular of high value commodities such as fine wines etc
o Recruiting and training of household staff
o Maintaining exhaustive and up-to-date inventories of valuables
o Inviting and welcoming guests
o Establishing and respecting workable estate budgets in collaboration with the employer
o Serving food and drinks and supervise the service staff ensuring proper service at all times
o Organising and supervising social events
o Taking telephone calls and proper handling of correspondence
Profile requirement
M/F
ü At least 5 years experience in a similar role in a private household
ü Pro-active and efficient person with a great sense of duty and strong work ethics
ü German and French fluent, English a plus
ü Fully trained Butler
ü Ability to build, federate, manage and motivate a team of 28 persons
ü Ability to take decisions and put them into action without hesitation
ü Positive and enthusiast personality who knows how to prevent and manage interpersonal and intergenerational conflicts
ü Delicate, discreet, well presented and educated person with impeccable manners
ü Humble, upright, honest and diligent person
ü Excellent communication skills
ü Must love children
ü Full, clean driving licence
ü Impeccable appearance and professional attitude
Conditions
Schedule: Extremely flexible and variable
This is a live-in position with accommodation provided in all cities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, Greater London: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Application question(s):
- Please provide a 100 word introduction to yourself.
Experience:
- Executive Butler: 5 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
- Overnight shift (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (required)
Application deadline: 31/12/2022
Reference ID: TravelButlerRR0010
