Head Butler Job Offer and Vacancy


An experienced Head Butler is required for a live-in position in a busy household in Kensington, London, UK. The head butler will work alongside and supervise 1 butler, 2 junior butlers and 4-5 other members of household staff. 
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The right candidate must be very hands-on and a good team player, have excellent communication skills and would know formal and informal service. 
 
 Requirements
  • Experience as a head butler or butler 
  • Fluent English
  • Flexible and available
  • Enthusiastic and proactive
  • Hands-on, a team player 
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to travel with the family if required
  • Positive attitude
 
Duties and responsibilities
  • Supervising and coordinating the work of butlers and other staff
  • Managing rotas of the personnel 
  • Setting an example and training butlers if necessary
  • Overseeing correct layout, change-over and upkeep of table services for breakfast, lunch and evening meals
  • Overseeing table service, ensuring proper service at all times
  • Managing stock and supply operations, in particular of high value commodities such as fine wines, cigars etc.
  • Managing and supervising the creation and upkeep of floral displays
  • Understanding, promoting and defending household protocols among staff and guests
  • Maintaining exhaustive, up-to-date inventories of valuables
  • Inviting and welcoming guests
  • Helping with organisation of social events 
  • Working closely with and reporting to the Madam of the house
  • Travelling with the family if required
 
Schedule
6 days/week
The working hours will be discussed with the right candidate.
 
More information
This is a live-in position, a separate bedroom with en-suite facilities will be provided. 
 
The probationary period will be 6 months. 
 
Salary 
GBP 45,000  gross per year
 
Start as soon as possible
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Position filled ​