Butler Job and Vacancy
A UHNW French family based in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California is looking for an experienced and professional Butler to ensure organization of their formal house.
The Butler will have to perform some Valet duties and to be a very hands-on person to various other duties. There are 2 Housekeepers, Chef and Gardener in the Property. The Principals provide a flat beside the house for the Butler. This is a full-time position.
Requirements
- 3 years’ experience working as a Butler or under-Butler
- Butler training
- Experience in formal service
- Fluent French, English
- Flexible, honest, discrete
- Good organizational skills
- Able to solve problems
- Hands-on
- Driving licence with a clean record
Duties and responsibilities
- Inviting and welcoming guests, taking care of their needs
- Preparing rooms for guests
- Preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Setting up the table
- Serving at the table
- Polishing silver and folding napkins
- Taking care of fine china, crystal and antiques
- Taking telephone calls, proper handling of correspondence
- Performing light housekeeping duties when necessary
- Performing a Chauffeur duties
- Providing a Valet service for gentlemen
- Ordering and purchasing clothing and shoes for gentlemen
- Maintaining wardrobe
- Polishing of shoes
- Packing all suitcases for travelling
- Liaising with suppliers
- Maintaining wine cellar stock
- Purchasing and ordering groceries from the appropriate stores
- Recruiting and training other staff
- Supervising maintenance workers
- Daily reporting directly to the property Principal
Accommodation
This is a live-in position.
Accommodation for the Butler will be provided within the Property
Salary and Contract
High salary for the professional candidate.
Trial period – 1 month
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Between 8-10 hours per day (depending on what is required)
Start – ASAP
Position filled