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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. |
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Internships
- An example
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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In general, clients and their staff expect;
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Dedication, honesty,
sincerity and a team spirit,
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Average 5 ½ days per week,
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Adhere to the policies and
procedures of the household or hotel,
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Confidentiality agreement,
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A service oriented attitude,
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Be responsible to, and
primarily directed by the Estate or Hotel Manager.
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In general, clients and their staff provide;
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Mentoring and a continuation of education,
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Housing,
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Meals on duty,
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Uniforms,
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Letter of reference,
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Salary,
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Reimbursement of airfare.
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Another rare Internship
opportunity is as butler at the Dutch
Ambassador's residence in London, England. |
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