FULL-TIME BUTLER/HOUSE MANAGER FOR SEMI-FORMAL HOUSEHOLD, LONDON, UK, LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY

Our client, with a busy family with multiple children, is looking for an experienced Full-time, Live-in Butler/House Manager to join their household staff in London.  The Butler must preferably speak English and one of these other languages: Italian, French or German.

As the family Butler you will report to the Principals and the Private PA, and supervise housekeeping staff; accommodate all Front of House needs; manage Principal’s wardrobe, valet, formal table service; chauffeur duties; oversight of accounts and some administrative needs; and other household duties as assigned.

This position requires a candidate who has absolute discretion and adaptability as the demands of the family may change day to day.  The Butler must have a clean driving record, and be available to drive household vehicles.  A flexible lifestyle is required as travel is required seasonally to different household locations throughout Europe. Occasional travel to NYC may be required.

Duties:

• Supervise Front of House (FOH) Staff including hiring, disciplinary action, and performance reviews
• Facilitate entertainment arrangements for family including dining reservations and theatre trips etc
• Formal and informal daily meal service for family including table settings, meal service, floral arrangements, décor, and kitchen support
• Event management for family including greeting guests, dinner parties, and holiday affairs
• Wardrobe management including care for all clothes, shoes, daily laundry, and dry cleaning attended to in a timely manner; Lay out clothes for events
• Driving duties as required by family
• Manage vendor and contractors, and household accounts
• Any ad-hoc requests as required by Family or Personal Assistant

Requirements:

• Passport ready to travel with family when asked, including internationally
• Must have clean driving record
• Ability to multitask and prioritise responsibilities effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility with hours and travel
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills
• Tech savvy, work with Creation/Smart House systems etc

Location: NW London, UK
Working Days:  Wednesday-Sunday and requires travel throughout Europe in the summer and winters in Switzerland. Potential travel to NYC with the principal may be needed.
Salary: £75,000-£85,000 (DOE), 28 days holiday, pension opt in available with contributions. Any extra days worked/overtime can be paid out or taken as an extra day of leave

Must pass full background and reference check