Butler Job and Vacancy

A marvellous opportunity for a butler to work in a luxury household in the centre of Manhattan and travel worldwide. A wealthy young businessman is looking for a butler to join his household staff and deliver 5* service.     

Duties and responsibilities
  • Table service (breakfast and dinner)
  • Taking telephone calls and handling correspondence
  • Planning and organising special events
  • Serving spirits during cocktail hour 
  • Care of guests (greeting, helping with luggage, hosting) 
  • Being on call for the guests
  • Looking after household antiques and valuables 
  • Silver, crystal, cutlery, and fine porcelain care
  • Maintenance of wine cellar
  • Making flower arrangements
  • Making travel arrangements, and booking hotels and restaurants 
  • Travelling with the Principal on business trips (worldwide)
  • Helping to pack and unpack luggage 
  • Responsibility for laundry 
  • Shopping for gifts and souvenirs  
  • Taking care of luxury clothes 

Requirements
  • 4 years’ experience (private family only) 
  • Fluency in English
  • Any foreign language would be a plus 
  • Formal training 
  • Driving License
  • Good knowledge of different kinds of spirits 
  • Ability to provide formal service (when necessary)
  • Flexible
  • Discreet 
  • Polite and tactful 
  • Sense of style 
  • Sense of humour
  • Well-read and good communicator  
  • USA Resident

Schedule
  • 5 days/week (Sunday and Monday – days off)
  • Between 10-11 hours per day 
  • 24/7 during travels (2-3 days trips once/twice per month)

Start – mid March 2016

This is a full-time permanent position. Live-in, with a separate bedroom and bathroom (bills included) in a separate house for staff. Shared kitchen. Car provided (for work and personal issues). Separate hotel room provided during travels. 

Trial period: 3 month
High salary for the right candidate 
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​Position filled