Live Out Butler - Kensington, London

Our client is seeking a Butler for a busy, fully staffed household in Central London with extensive travel to Switzerland, UAE and various European Countries.

The ideal candidate would be an EU passport holder able to provide formal and informal service, feel comfortable greeting and serving dignitaries at receptions, have a positive outlook and travel with the family when required. 

This position is live out while the clients are in London, during travel, a separate bedroom with en-suite facilities will be provided.

Requirements for the role:

• Butler experience with positive references
• Ability to provide formal service
• Experience with private families or top hotel experience
• Fluent English
• Ability to travel with the family for long periods (e.g. two weeks +)
• Positive attitude
• Motivated and willing to work as part of a team

Duties and responsibilities:

• Overseeing correct layout, change-over and upkeep of table services for breakfast, lunch and evening meals
• Serving food and drinks, ensuring proper service at all times
• Maintaining and cleaning valuable silverware, fine porcelain and crystal wares
• Managing stock and supply operations, of high value commodities such as fine wines, cigars etc
• Managing and supervising the creation and upkeep of floral displays
• Understanding, promoting and defending household protocols among staff and guests
• Maintaining exhaustive, up-to-date inventories of valuables
• Welcoming guests

Working Day/Hours:  9 hours a day, 1 hours lunch break, 6 days a week

Salary  £60k gross per annum

Start Date: ASAP