Butler Job and Vacancy
A professional family residing in Johannesburg, South Africa, require the employment of a long term Butler (House Man / Cook / Chauffeur) to ensure the cleanliness, catering requirements and organization of their home.
The candidates extensive experience in working in a luxury private residence, with full housekeeping & domestic responsibilities and qualified cooking ability will be utilized to its full potential within this excellent opportunity. Qualified and energetic candidates can expect a competitive package.
Candidate
- Fluent command of English in verbal and written communication
- Honest and Trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set
- Detail oriented with the ability to manage: Housekeeping, Cooking, Driving Requirements
- Extensive experience in similar position within a luxury private family residence
- High level of experience in a Housekeeping position with cooking ability
- Flexible and able to accommodate principle and guests schedule
- Service orientated and highly skilled
- Certified Qualification and experience in housekeeping
- Certified Qualifications and experience in cooking
- Drivers License with a clean record
- Own vehicle would be advantageous, however a vehicle may be provided by the company.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Planning cleaning schedule and tasks in different parts of the property
- Carrying out periodical deep cleans, as well as daily cleaning of the property
- Hoovering, sweeping, mopping and washing of floorboards, carpets, tiles and rugs
- Dusting and polishing delicate surfaces
- Laundry and Ironing
- Managing a VIP wardrobe
- Regular cleaning and changing of bed linen
- Ensuring upkeep of porcelain, crystal, gold and silverware
- Maintaining and inventory of cleaning products and materials
- Flower arranging
- Overseeing stock and supply operations in regards to cleaning products and supplies
- Managing the purchase of fresh produce
- Maintaining and inventory of fresh produce
- Creating and cooking of weekly menu's
- Cleaning and upkeep of hygiene standards within the kitchen
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner preparation with short notice
- Potential dinner service duties during receptions and special occasions
- Geared towards general hygiene and cleaning standards set by family
- Managing of service providers and deliveries
- Stock control
- Working within a budget, expense reporting and admin
- General vehicle cleanliness & upkeep
- Chauffeur duties when and if required
- Overall prioritizing and scheduling of the completion of all duties and responsibilities
- Daily reporting directly to the property Principal
Requirements
- 3 years' experience working as a Housekeeper / Cook / Chauffeur in a private residence
- Fluent English
- Driving License required
- Cooking and Housekeeping experience - with Certificates
- Dynamic, friendly yet professional person with kind and honest attributes who values the discretion required
Extra information
- Schedule is flexible in accordance to the family needs
- Monday to Friday, with possible weekend/public holiday shifts from time to time as and when required
- Salary to be discussed
- Live out position - however accommodation may be negotiated
- Full time placement with 1 month trial period
Position filled