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


  1. 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
 
  1. 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
 
  1. Automobiles
    • Looking after the cleaning and tidying of both household cars
    • MOTs and servicing: booking, management and report of faults to the household manager
  2. 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)
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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
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Qualifications and skills
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  • 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
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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
Marina Shevchenko is pleased to introduce this new Live-in Butler  job in London, UK
Ad reference: 1576 LD

Post on 23/03/2020 by Morgan & Mallet International
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