Butler in London, United Kingdom


​A butler is required for live-in position in a busy fully staffed household in Central London. The ideal candidate would be able to provide formal and informal service, feel comfortable greeting and  serving dignitaries at receptions, have a positive outlook and travel with the family if required. The Butler will report to the Head Butler and work alongside 2 junior butlers. 

​Requirements
·         Experience for a private family 
·         Ability to provide formal service
·         Fluent English
·         Flexible and available
·         Positive attitude
·         Motivated and willing to work as part of a team

Duties and responsibilities
  • Overseeing correct layout, change-over and upkeep of table services for breakfast, lunch and evening meals
  • Serving food and drinks, ensuring proper service at all times
  • Maintaining and cleaning valuable silverware, fine porcelain and crystal wares
  • Managing employers' wardrobes 
  • Managing stock and supply operations
  • 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 
  • Taking telephone calls, proper handling of correspondence
  • Reporting to the Head Butler
  • Subsituting fir the Head Butler is required 
  • Travelling with the family if required

​Schedule
6 days/week
The working hours will be discussed with the right candidate.

Accommodation
This is a live-in position, a separate bedroom with en-suite facilities will be provided. 

The probationary period will be 6 months. 

Salary
£ 30,000 gross per year 
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​Position filled