Butler Job and Vacancy


​A high profile family living in Geneva, Switzerland is looking for an experienced and professional Butler.
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The candidate will provide high-standard service to the changing needs of the family, anticipating the needs of the principals, liaising with the rest of the service, kitchen and housekeeping teams, security, gardeners and animal keepers as well as the personal assistants of the Principals. 

Answering to the “Head Butler” this position is part of a team to three working on conjunction with the housekeeping department, providing formal table service (white gloves) for all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and preparation of drinks and cocktails, fresh fruit juices.

Requirements

  • Have at least 3-5 years’ experience working in a private home to the highest standard
  • Fluent English is essential, Italian is an asset
  • Experience from a Hotel School or Butler Academy will be a plus
  • Excellent presentation, and a genuine concern for cleanliness and quality
  • Excellent knowledge of bar service and cocktails, Oenology and table service and setup
  • Available to travel
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Motivated and flexible

Duties and responsibilities

  • Cleaning the kitchen and other areas of the back and front of house
  • Polishing silverware
  • Ordering of equipment when required
  • Inventories of wines, dry foods, cutlery and items
  • Organising and participating in events 
  • Service and helping with the family’s children for meals and other activities
  • Assisting the family with home cooking
  • Being able to carry out all housekeeping duties (cleaning, making beds, ironing, etc.)
  • Remaining calm in difficult situations
  • Able to multi task & comfortable with all type of requests concerning the house
  • Troubleshooting 
  • Acting as a team player and contributing to the success of the team
  • Traveling in summer and winter in mountains 

Start
As soon as possible 

More information

  • Contract type indefinite length
  • Compensation: Includes meals during all working days, accident insurance, uniform allowance and cleaning, private pension fund
  • This is a live-in position. Accommodation will be provided within the property 

Salary
7 000 CHF gross per month

​Position filled