Calleb Oyucho from Kenya - Graduate of The International Butler Academy

You work. You learn. You grow. It's called an Internship.  The opportunity to gain experience for your professional future.  The International Butler Academy is proud to offer selected students a number of professional Internships.  These Internships are a rare opportunity to gain supervised practical experience for an advanced student with the drive and dedication to pursue a successful career in butling, household, estate & hotel management.

Phillip Holt from the USA - Graduate of The International Butler Academy


Internships
- An example
 
Internship - Palm Springs

Spend between 3 and 6 months at one of Palm Beach' (Florida, USA) finest and largest estates under the guidance and direction of a full staff of seasoned professionals.  You will have the rare opportunity to utilize all the hands on skills and knowledge you have learned during your eight weeks at The International Butler Academy as well as your life experience to gain first hand expertise in all the daily duties.

In addition to working in a superb home, you will be working for one of our most respectful clients.  They are excellent employers who genuinely care for those in their employ.

The family and their staff, estate manager, butler, under butler, personal assistant, housekeepers, laundress, houseman, grounds keepers, maintenance and security men, will take a personal interest in your success and instruct and guide you to the highest possible levels.  Although most large estates are formal, the atmosphere is mostly understated and friendly.

We also offer a number of Internships in top luxury hotels

The Conrad Brussels, Belgium

The International Butler Academy is proud of its affiliation with a number of top luxury hotels around the world.  A number of these hotels offer excellent internships to our graduates.

You will be expected to conduct yourself as a consummate professional and have regular exposure to the principals as well as high level guests.  The International Butler Academy will assist and guide graduates throughout the Internship.  We are pleased that we can offer selected students such excellent internship possibilities.

Some internships are for three months (with travel expenses, room & board plus pocket money), while others are for six to eight months (with travel expenses, room & board plus full salary).  Note that an internship is not a guarantee as it depends on the suitability of the student as well as the availability of the internship.
 

In general, clients and their staff expect;

  • Dedication, honesty, sincerity and a team spirit,
  • Average 5 ½ days per week,
  • Adhere to the policies and procedures of the household or hotel,
  • Confidentiality agreement,
  • A service oriented attitude,
  • Be responsible to, and primarily directed by the Estate or Hotel Manager.

In general, clients and their staff provide;

  • Mentoring and a continuation of education,
  • Housing,
  • Meals on duty,
  • Uniforms,
  • Letter of reference,
  • Salary,
  • Reimbursement of airfare.

Another rare Internship opportunity is as butler at the Dutch Ambassador's residence in London, England.