Live-in Butler Job and Vacancy
Butler in London UK Job Description
Our client is looking for a live-in Butler to look after their home in Kensington, London, UK as of mid June 2020.
Vacancy duties and responsibilities
- Property Maintenance
- Overseeing the general upkeep of the property
- Liaising and meeting vendors and suppliers
- Updating household manuals
- Reactive and proactive maintenance of the property on a regular basis
- Ensuring the safety and security of the household at all times
- Regularly interacting with the household manager in relation to property maintenance
- Follow up on contracts for the entire household in collaboration with the Household Manager
- Supervising the maintenance of the garden in collaboration with our trusted suppliers
- Housekeeping
- Daily cleaning in accordance to presence or absence of the owners
- Overseeing the general cleaning of the property on a bi-monthly basis
- Purchase of cleaning and home supplies
- Looking after the management of the laundry: washing and ironing of the clothes, including delicates
- Shoe polishing
- Window cleaning
- Maintenance of the gym area
- Automobiles
- Looking after the cleaning and tidying of both household cars
- MOTs and servicing: booking, management and report of faults to the household manager
- Other
- Responsible for pick-ups/drop offs of the family
- Responsible of children’s logistics (children attend 4 different boarding schools) in collaboration with the Household Manager
- Responsible for food shopping and running errands when necessary
- Helps with the packing when/if necessary
- Helps with the preparation of the school uniforms on a bi-annual basis (winter/spring)
Profil requirement
- Familiar but not friendly to the owners, warm but professional in his approach
- Happy to work around children
- Enjoys looking after the family’s pets
- Flexible and happy to work on weekends when/if necessary
- A gentleman at heart, polite, charming, well-spoken
- A natural multitasker
- Is independent but knows equally the importance of working together to achieve the best results
- Is an etiquette expert and will use this knowledge at the right time
- Has great presentation skills and is able to represent the household when necessary
Qualifications and skills
- Hospitality background preferred
- Bilingual English/French speaking candidates will be preferred. Other languages (such as Spanish) are a plus
- Experience in household and residential service
- Experience of formal service of fine wine and food
- Must cook
- Valeting skills
- Experience in caring for fine arts, antiques, silver, china and cars
- Ability to anticipate others’ wishes and adapt accordingly
- Experience in delivery of a discreet, confidential unobtrusive service
- Experience with having children around and responding to their needs
- Knows London well and is an insider in the city (knows where “the best of” can be found – at the best price)
- Is thrifty and able to keep a budget for the household
Job Condition
Schedule: Flexible when the clients are in residence (including working at weekends); the butler or couple will manage their own time when the clients are away.
Live-in Butler Salary
Depending on experience
Position filled
Position filled
Ad reference: 1576 LD
Post on 23/03/2020 by Morgan & Mallet International |