Head Butler in Moscow region, Russia


A family of 7 living in Moscow region, Russia is looking for a Head Butler to ensure a proper operation of the house and manage domestic personnel (15-20 people), as well as maintain cleanliness and order in the house and throughout the territory of the estate. The candidate is required to have  solid experience in a similar position, good knowledge of English and Russian and willingness to travel with the family.

Requirements

  • 10 years of experience as a Butler / Head Butler or House Manager in private homes and hotels
  • Fluent Russian, good command of English, knowledge of French would be a plus
  • Driver's licence
  • Schengen visa (preferably)
  • Performing all duties to a high level
  • Professional
  • Active and flexible
  • Ability to travel
  • Good managerial skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Autonomous
  • Training staff skills
  • Motivational skills
  • Knowledge of table setting
  • Ability to serve wine and spirits
  • Skills in caring of different surfaces in the house (leather, wood, marble...)
  • Neat and tidy

Duties and responsibilities

  • Management of all domestic staff (15-20): driver, housekeepers, cloakroom attendants, cooks, assistant cook, gardeners…
  • Organization of schedules of all staff members 
  • Monitoring the work of personnel
  • Assisting the family in recruitment of domestic staff
  • Training of domestic personnel when needed
  • Ensuring cleanliness and order in the house and surrounding areas
  • Organization of purchases of all the necessary products for the house
  • Meeting guests (when necessary)
  • Budget management (on matters of procurement and domestic staff)
  • Table setting, serving meals and drinks if necessary
  • Caring of the wine cellar
  • Assisting the family in arranging various events in the house
  • Travelling with the family
  • Running other errands

Schedule

Flexible, 6/1, from 8:00 to 20:00 approximately

Accommodation

The position can be live in or live-out. A separate room in the house for domestic staff with all facilities is provided

Contract

Permanent employment contract 

Salary

High, negotiable

Start: ASAP

Position filled ​