Butler Jobs & Vacancies
The term "Butler" seems to remind the popular imagination of a wealthy middle old man carrying a silver plate in the tailcoat. Today, this enduring relationship can raise questions about how important a butler is to modern society and maybe even assume that a butler's age is long dead.
Nevertheless, the number of practitioners worldwide, the International Guild of Professional Butlers states, is constantly growing. Find all our butler jobs and vacancies below.
Looking for butler jobs in a specific city ? See also : Butler Jobs in London, Butler Jobs in Dubaï , Butler Jobs in Los Angeles
Nevertheless, the number of practitioners worldwide, the International Guild of Professional Butlers states, is constantly growing. Find all our butler jobs and vacancies below.
Looking for butler jobs in a specific city ? See also : Butler Jobs in London, Butler Jobs in Dubaï , Butler Jobs in Los Angeles
Live-In Butler Job Offer in Mougins
"We are looking for our client located in Mougins (French Riviera) a Butler (M/F) in charge of table service..."
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Butler Job Offer
"An UHNW (Ultra High Net Worth) family owning a castle near Paris is searching for two Butler/Majordomes..."
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Butler Job Offer
"A prestigious, dynamic, and innovative family company that produces and trades exceptional wines is seeking a Butler..."
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Live-in Female Butler in Qatar Job Offer
Live-in Female Butler job offer
"One of our VVIP Client is looking for 4 Female Butlers to provide assistance while the extended family visits the Property in Mayfair, London, UK from the 10th April for approximately 6 weeks..."
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Senior Butler Job
An Experienced Senior Butler/House Manager for Board Chairman is required in Hong Kong, China...
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Live-in Travelling Butler job offer
"Our client are looking for an experienced butler to travel with them and to look after all their needs. It will be an intense traveling position (Cannes, Dubaï, London, Europe)..."
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Butler vacancy
"We are on the search for a highly skilled and enthusiastic House Manager / Butler to join our VIP client in Abu Dhabi, UAE..."
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Food and Beverage Assistant Vacancy
- Reference: 1970 LDE
- Place : Cape Town, South Africa
- Post : 03/01/2023
- Full Time
"Our UHNW Client is looking for experienced Food & Beverage Attendants / Waitresses to work in their large Private Residence in Cape Town, South Africa..."
Food & Beverage Attendant/Waitress
- Reference: 1968 LDE
- Place : Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Post : 03/01/2023
- Full Time
"Our UHNW Client is looking for experienced Food & Beverage Attendants / Waitresses to work in their large Private Residence in Abu Dhabi, UAE..."
Butler/Personal Assistant Vacancy
- Reference: 1959 LDE
- Place : London, United Kingdom
- Post : 02/12/2022
- Full Time
"We are looking for a professional Travelling Butler / Personal Assistant in London, United Kingdom, for our client who is mainly based in Poland..."
Butler/House Manager is required
- Reference: 1952 LDM
- Place : Cape Town, South Africa
- Post : 25/11/2022
- Full Time
"Discerning and highly respected clients are seeking a hands-on Butler/House Manager for their residence in Cape Town, South Africa..."
Butler Job in London (M/F)
- Reference: 1921 PAL
- Place : London, United Kingdom
- Post : 06/09/2022
- Full Time
"Business man is looking for a butler (M/F) who will be in charge of the management of their second properties in central London, UK..."
Travelling Butler/Majordomo Job in Switzerland
- Reference: 1877 CAN
- Place : Gstaad, Switzerland
- Post : 28/04/2022
- Full Time
"Lovely small family is looking for an experienced and energetic German, French and/or English speaking Butler/Majordomo to join and manage their large household staff in their two residences in Gstaad, Switzerland (7 months in winter) and Verviers, Belgium..."
Live-in Butler Job in York, UK
- Reference: 1865 LDM
- Place : York, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Post : 30/03/2022
- Full Time
"Our Clients are seeking an experienced and energetic Butler/Household Manager/Chef to join the team at one of the UK’s most famous Stately Homes based in York, Yorkshire, the UK..."
Live-in Butler Job in Miami Beach
- Reference: 1832 PAR
- Place : Miami, FL, USA
- Post : 04/12/2021
- Full Time
"Our client is looking to hire a live-in Butler to look after his apartment in Miami Beach, FL, USA..."
Looking to Hire a Live-in Travelling Butler
- Reference: 1826 PA
- Place : Ramatuelle, France
- Post : 18/11/2021
- Full Time
"Lovely family living in Ramatuelle (Var), French Riviera is looking to hire a qualified Travelling Butler to ensure a high quality of service throughout the home and the other properties..."
Looking to Hire a Live-in Travelling Butler
- Reference: 1795 PA
- Place : Miami, Florida, USA
- Post : 15/09/2021
- Full Time
"Our client is looking to hire a live-in adaptable and flexible Travelling Butler for their property in Miami, Florida, USA..."
Looking to Hire a Butler/House Manager
- Reference: 1789 PA
- Place : Tribeca, New-York, USA
- Post : 17/08/2021
- Full Time
"The appointment of a House Manager/Butler (M/F) is required for our client living in Tribeca, New York, USA..."
Looking to Hire a Butler/Majordomo
- Reference: 1778 PA
- Place : London, United Kingdom
- Post : 21/07/2021
- Full Time
"Our client requires the appointment of a Majordomo/Butler (M/F) in his main residence in South Kensington, London, UK, in order to run the daily operations of his property..."
Looking to Hire a Junior Butler
- Reference: 1772 LD
- Place : Muskoka, Canada
- Post : 05/07/2021
- Full Time
"Our repeat client is looking to Hire Junior Butler/Fine Dining Server for a private property in Muskoka, ON, Canada..."
Looking to Hire a Butler
- Reference: 1743 PA
- Place : London, United Kingdom
- Post : 20/04/2021
- Full Time
"Our client requires the appointment of a Butler (M/F) in his main residence in South Kensington, London, UK, in order to run the daily operations of his property..."
Looking to Hire a Butler/Private Chef
- Reference: 1742 PA
- Place : London, United Kingdom
- Post : 20/04/2021
- Full Time
Looking to Hire a Travelling Butler
- 1710 PA
- Place : Monaco
- Post : 08/02/2021
- Full Time
Our UHNW client based in Monaco is looking fro hire a travelling butler (H/F) who will be able to run errands for him, organize the packing and unpacking for him and his family, and work in a team with the other staff members...
"Family is looking to hire a Chef/Butler (M/F) in London, UK in order to work in a large house within an existing team of two persons (a butler, and a housekeeper)..."
Looking to Hire a Live-in Butler
- 1700 LD
- Place : Kitzbühel, Austria
- Post : 15/01/2021
- Full Time
"HNW couple is looking for a professional and experienced live-in Butler/House Manager to join their household in Kitzbühel, Austria..."
Looking to Hire a Live-in Butler
- 1698 LD
- Place : Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
- Post : 15/01/2021
- Full Time
"A Live-in butler/houseman is sought to provide a discreet and exacting personal service to an UHNW family on a day-to-day basis at their home in Greenwich, Connecticut, USA..."
Full Time Butler Job Offer
- 1668 SA
- Place : Johannesburg, South Africa
- Post : 10/11/2020
- Full Time
"A VIP family residing in Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa, require the appointment of a Professional hands-on Butler/House Manager/Cook to manage the household requirements for full residential management..."
Travelling Butler Job Offer
- 1661 LD
- Place : London, UK
- Post : 26/10/2020
- Full Time
"Our UHNW client mainly based between London UK and the Middle East is looking for a well-organized and hands-on travelling butler with expertise in wardrobe management..."
Live-in Travelling Butler Job Offer
- 1647 LD
- Place : London, UK
- Post : 01/10/2020
- Full Time
"HNW client in a search of a travelling Butler with at least 10 years’ experience working in a busy household. This is a permanent position based in London, UK. Butler will be working alongside a housekeeper and a personal assistant..."
Live-in Butler Job Offer
- 1636 SA
- Place : Phoenix, Arizona, USA
- Post : 04/09/2020
- Full Time
"A Presentable Butler, Chauffeur and personal attendant to the Principal and his family residing in Phoenix, AZ, USA..."
Butler Job Offer
- 1634 SA
- Place : Johannesburg, South Africa
- Post : 27/08/2020
- Full Time
"A VIP family residing in Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa, require the appointment of a Professional hands-on Butler/House Manager/Cook to manage the household..."
Butler Job offer and Vacancy
- 1594 PA
- Place : Lucerne, Switzerland
- Post : 26/05/2020
- Full Time
"A UHNW family requires the appointment of a senior butler (M/F) near Lucerne, Switzerland, in order to run the household to a very high standard...
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- 1586 SA
- Place : Durban, South Africa
- Post : 23/04/2020
- Full Time
A Presentable Butler, Chauffeur and House Manager are all required by a Professional and his family. The family reside in Hillcrest, West of Durban, South Africa.
Butler Trainer Job Offer and Vacancy
- 1579 CA
- Place : Johannesburg, South Africa
- Post : 27/03/2020
- Full Time
'Butler Trainer/Skill Share Teacher for Luxury Household & Villa Butler Roles Required in Johannesburg and Cape Town South Africa..."
Live-in Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- 1576 LD
- Place : London, United Kingdom
- Post : 23/03/2020
- Full Time
"Our client is looking for a live-in Butler to look after their home in Kensington, London, UK as of mid June 2020..."
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- 1563 LD
- Place : Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Post : 13/02/2020
- Full Time
"Our client from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is looking for a trustworthy and professional female (for cultural reason) butler /private PA/ lady’s maid..."
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1559 SA
- Place : Durban, South Africa
- Post : 13/02/2020
- Full Time
"A professional and his family residing in Hilcrest, West of Durban, South Africa, requires the appointment of a flexible and presentable Butler, Chauffeur & House Manager..."
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1551 LD
- Place : Villars sur Ollon, Switzerland
- Post : 31/01/2020
- Full Time
"Our return client is looking for an extremely flexible and highly motivated individual for a travelling All-Rounder/Butler position based in Villars sur Ollon, Canton Vaud, Switzerland..."
Junior Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1543 LD
- Place : York, UK
- Post : 23/01/2020
- Full Time
"A professional and discreet Junior Butler is required to work in a fully staffed household in York, UK..."
Senior Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1542 LD
- Place : York, UK
- Post : 23/01/2020
- Full Time
"A professional and discreet Assistant House Manager / Senior Butler is required to work in a fully staffed household in York, UK..."
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1320 SA
- Place : Johannesburg, South Africa
- Post : 06/01/2020
- Full Time
"A professional family residing in Johannesburg, South Africa, requires the appointment of a flexible and presentable Butler, Chauffeur & Cook..."
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1315 LD
- Place : Los Angeles, US
- Post : 27/12/2019
- Full Time
"A VIP family of 4 based in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA is offering a long-term position for a Butler..."
Travelling Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1191 LD
- Place : Dubai, UAE
- Post : 04/12/2019
- Full Time
"Our clients are searching for a permanent/full-time Private butler. The butler will be working for 6-8 months on a 42m, 145 ft yacht..."
Senior Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1158 LD
- Place : Doha, Qatar
- Post : 15/10/2019
- Full Time
"UHNW client is looking for a Senior Butler to work in Doha, Qatar..."
Travelling Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1152 LD
- Place : London, United Kingdom
- Post : 04/10/2019
- Full Time
"UHNW Family is looking for a Travelling Butler. The position is based in London, UK..."
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1147 SA
- Place : Muscat, Oman
- Post : 20/09/2019
- Full Time
"A UHNW family in Muscat, the Sultanate of Oman, requires the appointment of a highly qualified and experienced Private Female Butler..."
Travelling Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1139 LD
- Place : Monaco, Monte Carlo
- Post : 21/08/2019
- Full Time
Travelling Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1135 LD
- Place : Porto Cervo, Sardinia
- Post : 16/08/2019
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1090 LD
- Place : London, United Kingdom
- Post : 14/06/2019
- Full Time
Assistant Corporate Villa Manager Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1082 SA
- Place : Johannesburg, South Africa
- Post : 03/06/2019
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1079 SA
- Place : Johannesburg, South Africa
- Post : 03/06/2019
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1072 LD
- Place : New-York, USA
- Post : 03/06/2019
- Full Time
Travelling Butler / Personal Assistant Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1175 LD
- Place : Nice, France
- Post : 23/05/2019
- Full Time
Travelling Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1171 LD
- Place : Cannes, South of France
- Post : 22/05/2019
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1058 LD
- Place : Soho, London, UK
- Post : 09/05/2019
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1056 LD
- Belgravia, London, UK
- Post : 25/04/2019
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1055 SA
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Post : 23/04/2019
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1031 CA
- Monaco, MC
- Post : 11/02/2019
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 1024 PA
- Montreux, Switzerland
- Post : 30/01/2019
- Full Time
Butler/Travel Companion/Private Cook
Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 997 LD
- Place : Canary Island, Spain
- Post : 18/12/2018
- Full Time
Chef de Rang Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 880 SA
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Post 05/10/2018
- Full Time
Butler/house Manager Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 864 SA
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Post 13/09/2018
- Full Time
Butler/Nanny Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 863 LD
- Houston, TX, US
- Post 12/09/2018
- Full Time
Butler/Chef Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 855 SA
- London, UK
- Post 27/08/2018
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 854 LD
- London, UK
- Post 16/08/2018
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 849 LD
- Near Denver, US
- Post 02/08/2018
- Full Time
Travelling Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 846 CA
- Between UK & France
- Post 25/07/2018
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 845 SA
- LA, California, US
- Post 25/07/2018
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 841 LD
- Salzkammergut, Austria
- Post 24/07/2018
- Full Time
Butler/Cook Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 838 SA
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Post 10/07/2018
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: 739 LD
- Divonne-les-Bains, France
- Post 29/05/2018
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #734 CA
- Saint Barthélémy, French Antilles
- Post 16/05/2018
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #705 LD
- Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Post 26/02/2018
- Full Time
Travelling Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #692 LD
- Kensington, London, UK
- Post 17/01/2018
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: # 680 LD
- Oxford, UK
- Post 18/12/2017
- Full Time
Butler / Chef Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #679 SA
- Illovo, Sandton, South Africa
- Post 18/12/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #676 US
- NYC, US
- Post 15/12/2017
- Full Time
Head Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #671 LD
- Chichester, United-Kingdom
- Post 28/11/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #658 LD
- Dublin, Ireland
- Post 27/10/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #656 LD
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Post 25/10/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #SA 639
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Post 12/09/2017
- Full Time
Butler / Valet Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #638
- Mayfair, London, United-Kingdom
- Post 08/09/2017
- Full Time
Travelling Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #631
- Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Post 16/08/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #629
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Post 14/08/2017
- Full Time
Butler / Chef Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #624
- Bloemfontain, South-Africa
- Post 04/08/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job Offer and Vacancy
- Reference: #622
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Post 11/07/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #615
- Barcelona, Spain
- Post 11/07/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #609
- Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Post 30/06/2017
- Full Time
Travelling Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #601
- Monaco, Monte Carlo
- Post 12/06/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #600
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Post 12/06/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #598
- Nyon, Switzerland
- Post 06/06/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #595
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Post 30/05/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #588
- Potomac, Maryland, United States of America
- Post 28/04/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #587
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Post 25/04/2017
- Full Time
Junior Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #583
- Egham, Surrey, UK
- Post 14/04/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #582
- Egham, Surrey, UK
- Post 14/04/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #567
- London, UK
- Post 03/04/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #562
- Malibu, California, US
- Post 28/03/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #558
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Post 23/03/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #548
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Post 24/02/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #540
- NYC, USA
- Post 06/02/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #539
- London, UK
- Post 30/01/2017
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #533
- New-York, USA
- Post 21/12/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #519
- Pretoria, South Africa
- Post 26/11/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #512
- Dubai, UAE
- Post 17/11/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #504
- Monaco, MC
- Post 04/11/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #496
- Munich, Germany
- Post 17/10/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #490
- Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
- Post 23/09/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #481
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Post 14/09/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #476
- Moscow, Russia
- Post 07/09/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #471
- Monaco, MC
- Post 29/08/2016
- Part Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #439
- San Diego, California, USA
- Post 08/07/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #434
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Post 27/06/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #421
- Berkshire, UK
- Post 08/06/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #412
- Chelsea, London, UK
- Post 01/06/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #403
- Camps Bay, near Cape Town
- Post 24/05/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #395
- Miami, Florida, USA
- Post 19/05/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #371
- Dubai, UAE
- Post 23/04/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #353
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Post 05/04/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #331
- London, UK
- Post 27/02/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #325
- Ohio, USA
- Post 19/02/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #316
- NYC, US
- Post 10/02/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #294
- Mayfair, London, UK
- Post 07/01/2016
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #289
- Paris, France
- Post 28/12/2015
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #265
- London, UK
- Post 06/11/2015
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #252
- London, UK
- Post 20/10/2015
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #233
- Dubai, UAE
- Post 03/09/2015
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #193
- Lausanne
- Post 27/05/2015
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #172
- London
- Post 15/03/2015
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #161
- NYC
- Post 29/01/2015
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #155
- London
- Post 19/01/2015
- Full Time
Butler Job and Vacancy
- Reference: #146
- London
- Post 18/12/2014
- Full Time
Butler Jobs: What to expect?
The Difference between Butler and House Manager
In paper, the position of private butler and house managers overlaps greatly. The exact definition of the position is generally at the employer's discretion and discussed while the recruitment process.
Traditionally, a manservant who serves the personal needs of the head of the household should be more in line with a valet. We play the same role today as a house manager, coordinate daily maintenance, and conduct various functional tasks.
For certain situations, the formality of both positions may be special. The position of butler also suggests a certain dress and protocol code for many houses around the world, and a house manager may carry on a more casual function.
The Daily tasks and Responsibilities of a Butler
There are certain duties that go hand in hand with being a butler according to the International Association of Certified Butlers. Hosting is one of the most important tasks of the job. A private butler will take care of phone calls to the home, welcome visitors at the entrance, help party and dinner preparation, track the table and prepare drinks and food...
A butler may also assume responsibility for other workers. This could include training new employees, coordinating the payroll and the calendar, even hiring, and firing.
Therefore, at the whim of your boss, the duties of a butler will be determined. They might have a more traditional role and private valet services for the household's head. Driving as well as housekeeping, cleaning and maintenance could be required. Budget, operational, security matters, and the protection of works of art, silverware and antiquities may be put in their possession.
Perhaps most notably, private butlers of today can all be customized, depending on the specific preferences of your household or family, to fit their dress codes. This makes them the perfect person to invite to your home in many different ways.
The different types of butler jobs
The job of a butler can evolve and the responsibilities can become more important, according to the needs of the family or the rank of the butler.
It is important to know all of the different types of butler jobs to select a butler that can meet the principals/family's needs. Many of the duties and responsibilities are similar, however there are differences between a household butler and a traveling butler.
It is important to know all of the different types of butler jobs to select a butler that can meet the principals/family's needs. Many of the duties and responsibilities are similar, however there are differences between a household butler and a traveling butler.
The traditional butler
The best known and the more popular in the public eye (partly thanks to movies and tv shows) is the traditional butler. You can recognise him/her by their formal uniform. They have received a traditional education in a butler service school.
To be a traditional butler, they must have an irreproachable character and generally would add an English touch to the household.
The traditional Butler represent the household of their principal/family whom they work for and is in charge of formal events and dinner parties.
To be a traditional butler, they must have an irreproachable character and generally would add an English touch to the household.
The traditional Butler represent the household of their principal/family whom they work for and is in charge of formal events and dinner parties.
The modern butler
Nowadays, we tend to see more modern butlers, but what is the difference between traditional and modern butler?
Modern butlers can also be considered as house managers, they are responsible for the management of the household of their principals. Their tasks are more service-oriented and modern butlers are expected to be multi-skilled.
What doesn’t change between these two types of butler jobs is the prestige they must represent: all butlers must be very good listeners to the family they work for.
Modern butlers can also be considered as house managers, they are responsible for the management of the household of their principals. Their tasks are more service-oriented and modern butlers are expected to be multi-skilled.
What doesn’t change between these two types of butler jobs is the prestige they must represent: all butlers must be very good listeners to the family they work for.
The head butler
The head butler has the most responsibilities, they are generally the most experienced amongst the household staff, they are responsible for various tasks concerning the management of the household staff, but also need to manage some administrative tasks.
In a way, they are the leader of a household, they hire the staff and train the employees, we can compare their role to a luxury hotel director.
The head butler may represent the family at events. For this, they have to know the formal social cues.
In a way, they are the leader of a household, they hire the staff and train the employees, we can compare their role to a luxury hotel director.
The head butler may represent the family at events. For this, they have to know the formal social cues.
The travelling butler
A traveling butler is a butler who must be available and flexible to travel with the family whom they work for. This type of butler accepts that it will be difficult for them to have a private life.
Their duties and responsibilities will be the same wherever they travel to, additionally they will have to organise all the travel arrangements, such as itineraries, packing and unpacking of the luggage's, etc.
Depending on the tasks of the butler, they may also assist their employer with administrative tasks.
Clients who hire a travelling butler have properties all around the world and need someone who have the abilities to manage the staff worldwide.
Their duties and responsibilities will be the same wherever they travel to, additionally they will have to organise all the travel arrangements, such as itineraries, packing and unpacking of the luggage's, etc.
Depending on the tasks of the butler, they may also assist their employer with administrative tasks.
Clients who hire a travelling butler have properties all around the world and need someone who have the abilities to manage the staff worldwide.
The junior butler
A junior butler, as the name suggests, is a young butler who is at the beginning stage of their experience. They generally do not work alone and are supervised by a more experienced butler, for example the head butler. This butler job is to assist the senior butlers with the daily duties and responsibilities. Since they recently graduated, they are very well trained and have an irreproachable character.
