SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
1) professionally trained in the manor of being a Butler
2) professionally trained in food & beverage service an advantage
3) must have experience working as a Butler for at least 4 to 5 years in a Private Household or Boutique Guesthouse
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They will be responsible for the following duties:
- Overseeing correct layout, change-over and upkeep of table services for breakfast, lunch and evening meals; preparing dining tables in traditional English or French styles
- Maintaining and cleaning valuable silverware, fine porcelain and crystal wares
- Preparing travel plans for daily excursions and luggage for international travel
- Preserving and assisting in the managing the Owners private art collection
- Managing stock in the wine cellar and has a vast knowledge of wine's in general
- Managing and supervising the creation and upkeep of floral displays
- Understanding, promoting and defending household protocols among staff and guests
- Assisting in the training of household staff
- Maintaining exhaustive, up-to-date inventories of valuables
- Inviting and welcoming guests
- Serving food and drinks, ensuring proper service at all time
- Liaising with the Villa Manager
- Taking full responsibility of maintaining and clean all three vehicles
- Understanding that when the Owners are not in the Villa, the Villa is to be maintained with a strict cleaning schedule
Knowledge and experience
• Fluent command of English verbally and written communication
• Honest and trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage the entire smooth running of the home in absence of the Villa Manager
• Extensive experience in similar position within a private family residence with contactable references
• High level of experience in Valet, Butler and Service positions
• Flexible and able to accommodate business professional’s schedule including public holidays and weekends
Personal attributes
• Professional
• Pro-active
• Meticulous
• Accountable
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Initiative
• Energetic and dynamic
• Attention to detail
Additional information
• Schedule is flexible in accordance to the Villa's & Owners needs
• Availability required on all Weekends and Public Holidays when the Owners are in the Villa
• Full time contractual placement with 3 month probation period.
