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Butler/House Manager job (M/F) in Verbier, Switzerland
Job description
An exceptional, highly flexible, and proactive Butler / House Manager who can cook family-style meals is required for a brand-new luxury chalet in Verbier, Switzerland, with occasional international travel to locations such as London, Spain (Ibiza), and the Caribbean.
The principal spends 3 to 4 months a year in Verbier and travels frequently. This role prioritizes strong Butler, Front of House, guest hospitality, and chalet oversight skills, complemented by the ability to prepare fresh, high-quality, family-style meals.
The atmosphere is warm, positive, and informal, though standard formal service skills are occasionally required. Candidates with a luxury superyacht background (e.g., Sole Steward(ess) / Butler or Yacht Service Professional) are strongly preferred due to their versatility in high-end service, housekeeping oversight, and guest care.
Responsibilities
- Butler & Guest Service: Provide warm, gracious, and attentive table service (mostly informal, with formal service capabilities when required), table setups, guest greetings, drink service, and overall hospitality management.
- Chalet Management & Vendor Liaison: Act as the main point of contact in Verbier to coordinate external cleaning services, oversee property maintenance contractors, order household supplies, and handle minor hands-on maintenance tasks around the house.
- Family Cooking & Meal Preparation: Prepare fresh, high-quality, nutritious, and protein-rich daily family-style meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks) for the principal and his guests.
- Entertaining & Event Support: Manage Front of House operations and service for groups ranging from 3 up to 12 guests, including spontaneous, informal dinner parties and barbecues with ease.
- Provisioning & Inventory: Stock the kitchen and chalet, execute grocery shopping, manage inventory, and maintain pristine presentation and hygiene throughout the living and dining areas.
- International Travel: Travel with the principal to key international locations including London, Ibiza, and the Caribbean for several weeks at a time during peak travel seasons.
Requirements
- Work Authorization: EU/EFTA passport or valid Swiss work permit with full legal entitlement to work in Switzerland and travel internationally without restriction.
- Experience: Proven experience as a Professional Butler, House Manager, or High-End Service Specialist in luxury private estates or superyachts (Yachting background strongly preferred).
- Languages: Fluent English required; conversational French is a strong advantage for coordinating local Swiss contractors and reservations.
- Cooking Capabilities: Confident ability to cook fresh, healthy, high-protein, and clean family-style meals without requiring fine-dining Michelin-level chef credentials.
- Personality: High energy, discreet, adaptable, solution-oriented, and comfortable with last-minute schedule changes.
- Vetting & Driving: Valid driver's license, clean driving record, clean criminal background check, and excellent references.
Work conditions
- Location: Verbier, Valais, Switzerland (with international travel to London, Spain, and the Caribbean)
- Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Schedule: Full-time (40–50 hours/week standard). Highly flexible during residence periods and travel, balanced by generous time off in lieu during quiet periods.
- Accommodation: Independent, fully paid private flat rented by the principal near
the chalet. - Benefits: Work car provided for local duties.
- Start Date: Late October / Early November 2026
Salary
Marina Shevchenko is a dedicated professional with a decade-long journey at Morgan & Mallet, beginning part-time in 2014 and transitioning to full-time in 2015. Specialising in client and candidate relations, she excels in catering to individuals from the UK, US, and Eastern Europe. Fluent in English, Ukrainian, and Russian, Marina's multilingual skills facilitate seamless communication. Her role extends beyond borders, having managed Morgan & Mallet's offices in the UK and Ukraine. Marina's passion lies in understanding the distinct requirements of clients and candidates, ensuring perfect matches that align with their goals and personalities. She thrives on forging lasting connections and delivering exceptional service.
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