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• Job 37651 - Butler - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Job 50240 - Corporate Butler - France (seasonal)
• Job 77740 - Butlers - Middle East
• Job 11710 - Private Butler - China & South of France
• Job 27730 - Private Butler - Asheville, NH, USA
• Job 19678 - Private Butler - Stuttgart, Germany
• Job 51055 - Private Butler - Cyprus
• Job 48086 - Private Butler - Zurich, Switzerland
• Job 19987 - Private Butler - London, United Kingdom
• Job 20131 - Private Butler - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• Job 37899 - House Assistant - Ibiza, Spain
• Job 17689 - Property Manager - Miami, FL, USA
• Job 88396 - Butler/House Manager - Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Job 86228 - Butler/House Manager - Belgium

Butler - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

A busy entrepreneurial family with three children (6, 8, and 11 years) from Brazil, is moving to Amsterdam in January 2024.  They are looking for a butler/ house manager with extended experience and knowledge. The butler has to create and maintain an organizational structure and be able to manage and support the household daily. The children will attend the International school and will need assistance to bring them to their sports activities after school (4 pm - 7.30 pm). 

General tasks and skills that the butlers should have mastered are:

• Taking care of all house management & housekeeping: basic cleaning, receiving guests, making appointments regarding maintenance, running errands, mail-post delivery & fetching, and grocery shopping. 
• Table management: includes setting tables and serving meals, serving skills, service styles, table manners, creating menus, and special celebrations.
• Laundry and Wardrobe management: managing staff member that is focused on linens and fine fabric care, clothing maintenance, ironing & pressing, dry-cleaning, storing, and product knowledge.
• Cooking: being able to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner, knowledge of hygiene, speed cuisine, and quality control. 
• Valeting skills: purchasing and taking care of clothing and shoes, maintaining inventories, and packing and unpacking suitcases.

• Knowledge of etiquette & protocol
• Being a listening ear and right hand of the principal at all times
• Driving: bringing the children to school or sports activities

The required profile

• Experience and knowledge of the profession of a butler;
• Experience in working in a private household; 
• Perform all duties with discretion, professionalism, and a pleasant demeanor;
• A person wishing to invest in a long-term relationship;
• A driver’s license would be required
• English speaking  is mandatory

Key skills

• Discretion and respect for privacy
• Serving and taking care of guests
• Hands-on mindset and optimistic character
• Excellent organizational skills
• Eye for detail and ability to multitask
• A proactive and flexible attitude is appreciated

The offer

• Fulltime
• Live-in position 
• Salary range (gross per year) 40.000 - 45.000 euro
• The start date will be in January
• This is a live-out position

One of our clients in the Middle East is currently recruiting four (4) butlers.

The required profile

• The client prefers candidates from Portugal, Sweden, Austria, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, Netherlands, or Ireland.
• Experience and knowledge of the profession of butler.
• Age between 30 and 45.
• Perform all duties with discretion, professionalism, and a pleasant demeanor.
• A person wishing to invest in a long-term relationship.
• Knowledge of etiquette & protocol.
• English Language is mandatory.

Key skills

• Discretion and respect for privacy.
• Able to work independently.
• Friendly and warm personality.
• Team player with excellent organizational skills.
• Eye for detail and ability to multitask.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with efficiency and discretion.

The offer

• Fulltime.
• The salary will be well above industry standard.
• Room and board included.
• The starting date asap.

Traveling butler (full-time) for a UHNW individual in China and South of France

We seek a highly professional and experienced traveling butler for a busy entrepreneur. The principal has a French background, is married, has no children, and works in the tech & logistics industry. The butler must travel with the principal; accommodation will always be provided. Main locations would include the South of France during the summer and China and other international locations during the rest of the year.

As the Butler, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional service, ensuring the seamless running of his personal life, and managing his private hotel (with ten rooms) in the South of France. The ideal candidate will be formally trained and display longevity and professionalism throughout their career.

Hotel experience will be appreciated as the family also operates a boutique hotel in the South of France. The butler will also manage the other staff members at the private hotel: the chef and housekeepers. The butler has to create and maintain an organizational structure and be able to manage both the personal and business life of the principal. Handling administration, booking flight tickets, and occasionally driving will also be required. 

General tasks and skills that the butlers should have mastered are:

• Taking care of all house management & housekeeping: basic cleaning, silverware, and managing and hiring other staff and contractors, appointments, including setting the routines and schedules.  Running errands and grocery shopping. Overseeing other properties.
• Table management: includes setting tables and serving meals, serving skills, service styles, table manners, wines, champagnes, creating menus, and special celebrations.
• Laundry and Wardrobe management: managing staff members focused on linens and delicate fabric care, clothing maintenance, ironing & pressing, dry-cleaning, storing, and product knowledge.
• Cooking: occasionally care for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, hygiene knowledge, speed cuisine, and quality control. Knowledge about wines, cookery, and cigars is appreciated. 
• Valeting skills: purchasing and taking care of clothing and shoes, maintaining inventories, and packing and unpacking suitcases.
• Knowledge of etiquette & protocol.
• Being a listening ear and the right hand of the principal at all times.
• Driving: car driver's license is essential, and also motorboat  and motorcycle licenses (in Europe) 

The required profile

• Experience and knowledge of the profession of a butler.
• Experience in working and/or operating a hotel.
• A butler who can support the healthy lifestyle of the principal.
• Perform all duties with discretion, professionalism, and a pleasant demeanor.
• A person wishing to invest in a long-term relationship.
• A driver's license is mandatory: a car and preferably a motorboat and motorcycle (to drive in the South of France. A car driver's license might be sufficient enough to drive a 125 cc motorcycle.
• Language: English and French are mandatory. Mandarin, Russian, and Italian would be a great plus.

Key skills

• Discretion and respect for privacy.
• Hands-on mindset and optimistic character.
• Being healthy and sporty.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Eye for detail and ability to multitask.
• A proactive and flexible attitude is appreciated.
• Able to understand the entrepreneurial environment: the willingness to learn and try new things.

The offer

• Fulltime, traveling and in the summer period (May- October) managing the hotel.
• Salary: 50.000 -  80.000  euro gross per year.
• The start date will be as soon as possible.
• Accommodation is provided.

We are seeking a highly professional and experienced house manager/ personal assistant to be responsible for home and property care, guest support, and personal support and logistics. You will have to interact with family, friends, and work associates and manage both the personal and business life of the principal. You will be working in a property that is both a home and (temporary) organization headquarters. As such, you will be a part of a team serving a mission-focused nonprofit organization.

Receiving and serving guests of the principal will be an essential part of your role. The ideal candidate will be formally trained, and display longevity and professionalism throughout their career. Accommodation will be provided for. General tasks and skills that the butlers should have mastered are:

• Taking care of all house management & housekeeping: basic cleaning, silverware, turndown service at night, and managing other staff, receiving guests, making appointments regarding maintenance in good consultation with the team.  Running errands, mail-post delivery & fetching, and grocery shopping. 
• Table management: includes setting tables and serving meals, serving skills, service styles, table manners, creating menus, and special celebrations.
• Laundry and Wardrobe management: managing staff members focused on linens and fine fabric care, clothing maintenance, ironing & pressing, dry-cleaning, storing, and product knowledge.
• Cooking: taking care of breakfast, lunch, and dinner, hygiene knowledge, speed cuisine, and quality control.  
• Valeting skills: purchasing and taking care of clothing and shoes, maintaining inventories, and packing and unpacking suitcases.
• Knowledge of etiquette & protocol

The ideal candidate for this position should:

• Love all forms of organization and find it intrinsically motivating. Organizing files, drawers, closets, garages, digital files, etc. Love the feeling of an orderly, beautiful space where everything flows easily, nothing is out of place or broken or missing or in the way, and everyone’s experience is smooth and uplifting. 
• Have a love for maintaining spaces involving everything from maintenance to organizing to beautification. You should notice things that need to be addressed and respond before being asked, as well as proactively seek things that might need to be addressed (like maintenance needs).
• Be happy doing regular maintenance activities and feel like it’s a type of care they enjoy (almost like the energy of caring for a garden or an animal or a child). While also being happy being responsive to novel and timely requests.
• Seek to understand the big picture goals and values and where possible, tend to things proactively before they are even asked. 
• Enjoy productivity and competence and be able to problem solve how to achieve goals without needing to be followed up with. 
• Be good at tracking what needs to be done, prioritizing tasks by importance, and planning their time. 
• Be good at proactively communicating what they have done, where there are challenges, and what they need input on. 
• Like the energy of supporting people and projects they believe in and respect and notice what is needed and respond accordingly. You should be sensitive to the social contexts when guests are involved and attentive to the time constraints of the people they are supporting and know when it is appropriate to be personable and when to be very concise and focused. 
• Be comfortable communicating verbally and in writing. 
• Want to grow and seek feedback on how they can learn and improve. 
• Want to work for people and projects we respect and believe in and feel we are in service to a good cause, and with that in place, hold loyalty, trust, and confidence as very high values. 
• Enjoy doing quality work that requires their care and competence and feel like excellent work is its reward. 
• Be comfortable with other cultures and be able to meet people from different cultures with consideration. 
• Be able to coordinate contractors for the space and other goals (eg, house cleaners, gardeners, testing, maintenance, catering, event production, drivers, etc.) Also, be able to coordinate with other team members on projects (like events). 
• Have your personal life situated so they can show up professionally and consistently.

Key skills

• Discretion and respect for privacy.
• Serving and taking care of guests.
• Hands-on mindset and optimistic character.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Eye for detail and ability to multitask.
• A proactive and flexible attitude is appreciated.

The offer

• Fulltime
• Salary range 48.000 USD - 100.000 USD  gross per year; compensation will be commensurate with experience.
• The start date will be as soon as possible.
• Accommodation is provided.

We are searching for a butler/house manager for the principal, a very vivid senior lady. She loves culture, history, and going to the museum. She likes short walks and is active in golf play. The principal lives in Stuttgart and needs a full-time butler/house manager to assist her in everyday tasks regarding housekeeping, cooking, and shopping. But also someone who can provide her with a listening ear and organize and accompany her to appointments. Accommodation for a live-in option is to be discussed. In the beginning, the family prefers a live-out position.

Main tasks

• To manage, handle and assist in all household needs.
• Conduct all butler duties to serve the family and guests in a professional manner.
• Housekeeping, organizing groceries and shopping, maintaining stock, cooking, and other administrative tasks.
• Taking care of the wardrobe management, laundry, and ironing.

The required profile

• Experience and knowledge of the profession of a butler/house manager.
• We require a candidate trained as a nurse/caregiver; additional work experience as a nurse/caregiver would be advantageous.
• Perform all duties with discretion, professionalism, and a pleasant demeanor.
• A person wishing to invest in a long-term relationship.
• A driver’s license is essential.
• The candidate should be fluent in German or a native German speaker.

Key skills 

• Patience and empathy.
• Discretion and respect for privacy.
• Eye for detail.
• Positive mindset.
• Autonomy and taking the initiative.
• A proactive and flexible attitude is appreciated.

The offer

• Full-time (working days in consultation with family).
• Based in Stuttgart, Germany.
• Accommodation (live-in) is an option to be discussed.
• A year contract with a trial period of 6 months, including a two weeks notice. Flexibility here is required.
• Pleasant working environment and benevolent management.
• Starting date: as soon as possible.
• Salary payment is between €60.000 – 70.000 per year gross, based on experience.

Butler (full-time) for a UHNW family in Cyprus

This well-established entrepreneurial family, with one child (8-year-old) is looking for a butler with extended experience and knowledge. The butler has to create and maintain an organizational structure and be able to manage other staff members: a housekeeper, driver, and chef.  Accommodation will be provided nearby; this is a live-out position.

General tasks and skills that the butlers should have mastered are:

• Taking care of all house management & housekeeping: basic cleaning, silverware, turndown service at night, and managing other staff: creating schedules and checking their work.  Receiving guests, making appointments regarding maintenance, running errands, mail-post delivery & fetching, and grocery shopping. 
• Table management: includes setting tables and serving meals, serving skills, service styles, table manners, creating menus, and special celebrations.
• Laundry and Wardrobe management: managing staff member that is focused on linens and fine fabric care, clothing maintenance, ironing & pressing, dry-cleaning, storing, and product knowledge.
• Cooking: being able to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner, knowledge of hygiene, speed cuisine, and quality control. 
• Valeting skills: purchasing and taking care of clothing and shoes, maintaining inventories, and packing and unpacking suitcases.
• Knowledge of etiquette & protocol
• Being a listening ear and right hand of the principal at all times

The required profile

• Experience and knowledge of the profession of a butler;
• Experience in working in a private household; 
• Perform all duties with discretion, professionalism, and a pleasant demeanour;
• A person wishing to invest in a long-term relationship;
• English speaking is mandatory;

Key skills

• Discretion and respect for privacy
• Serving and taking care of guests
• Hands-on mindset and optimistic character
• Excellent organizational skills
• Eye for detail and ability to multitask
• A proactive and flexible attitude is appreciated

The offer

• Fulltime
• Live-out position
• Salary range (gross per year): 40.000 - 60.000 euro
• The start date will be as soon as possible

Butler (full-time) for a UHNW couple in Zürich, Switzerland (live-in position)

This well-established retired couple is looking for a butler/ house manager with extended experience and knowledge. The butler has to create and maintain an organizational structure and be able to manage other staff members: two housekeepers and gardeners. The couple travels yearly to the USA for four months. In their absence, you look after the household. Accommodation will be provided, as this is a live-in position. 

General tasks and skills that the butlers should have mastered are:

• Taking care of all house management & housekeeping: basic cleaning, silverware, turndown service at night, and managing other staff, receiving guests, making appointments regarding maintenance, running errands, mail-post delivery & fetching, and grocery shopping. 
• Table management: includes setting tables and serving meals, serving skills, service styles, table manners, making coffee, wines, whiskey, and champagnes, creating menus, and special celebrations.
• Laundry and Wardrobe management: managing staff member that is focused on linens and fine fabric care, clothing maintenance, ironing & pressing, dry-cleaning, storing, and product knowledge.
• Cooking: being able to provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner, knowledge of hygiene, speed cuisine, and quality control. 
• Valeting skills: purchasing and taking care of clothing and shoes, maintaining inventories, and packing and unpacking suitcases.
• Knowledge of etiquette & protocol
• Pet care: taking care of the family dog
• Being a listening ear and right hand of the principal at all times
• Driving: occasionally drive the principal

The required profile

• Experience and knowledge of the profession of a butler;
• Experience in working in a private household; 
• Perform all duties with discretion, professionalism, and a pleasant demeanor;
• A person wishing to invest in a long-term relationship;
• The right to work in Switzerland;
• A driver’s license valid in Switzerland is mandatory;
• English is mandatory, and German would be an advantage;

Key skills

• Discretion and respect for privacy
• Serving and taking care of guests
• Hands-on mindset and optimistic character
• Excellent organizational skills
• Eye for detail and ability to multitask
• A proactive and flexible attitude is appreciated

The offer

• Fulltime
• Live-in position 
• Salary range (gross per year): 60.000 Swiss Franc (62.000 euro) - 80.000 Swiss Franc (82.000)
• The start date will be as soon as possible
• Accommodation is provided
• Insurance and pension are provided

This well-established family seeks a butler/house manager with extended experience and knowledge. This entrepreneurial family has two children (ages 1-4 years) and a small dog. Other staff members like chefs, cleaners, drivers, and security guards require management. The real estate is around 3000 m2, has ten bedrooms, and is located in NW1, London. There is a separate apartment that will be available as accommodation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensuring the smooth running of a household and servicing of principals and guests.
• Oversee the upkeep of your house or estate.
• Engaging and overseeing outside contractors, service providers, and suppliers.
• Writing household manuals and policy documents for owner’s approval.
• Staff training and development, budget administration, and purchasing.
• Household project management.
• Maintenance of the property regularly.
• Pets care.
• Event and party host.
• Regularly interacting with owners to maintain direct communication and compliance with their needs.

Requirements

• Language skills: Mandarin & English ( Chinese candidates are preferred).
• Experience delivering a discreet, confidential, and unobtrusive service.
• Experience in household and property/project management and residential service.
• Vendor and project management skills.
• Knowledge of etiquette and protocol
• Eye for detail.
• Ability to anticipate others’ wishes and adapt accordingly.

Key skills

• Discretion and respect for privacy.
• Able to work independently.
• Friendly and warm personality.
• Team player and excellent organizational skills.
• Eye for detail and ability to multitask.
• A proactive and flexible attitude is appreciated.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with efficiency and discretion.

The offer

• Fulltime, long-term relationship.
• Workdays Monday - Friday, but flexible on weekends.
• Salary will be between 60.000 - 80.000 euro annually (gross).
• Live out position; accommodation will be provided.

House assistant, Ibiza, Spain

This well-established family with two children is looking for a Dutch/ English/Spanish-speaking house assistant with extended experience and knowledge. The family of four recently moved to Ibiza from Holland full-time. The family has two children (7 and 11 years) and they attend a private school.

The family owns and lives in a beautiful 600m² (6500 sq. ft/ 10 rooms.) ground-floor apartment with a large pool and owns two other apartments within the building which are used as His and Hers Offices. There are two other parties that occupy the building. The interior is very modern, high-end, and beautiful with a sound system throughout.  The cleaning is currently provided by a local company that services the apartments once a week. The current assistant is leaving at the beginning of Jan 2024 after 13 years to work on yachts for the extended family of the Owners. A handover is anticipated. The role reports directly to the Principals. The family is easygoing/ informal. There is one 10-year-old Labrador.

Requested duties and tasks 

• Managing the smooth running of the property to high standards
• Overseeing contractors, suppliers, and contract cleaners (including training)
• Setting up a structure around the family (scheduling workmen)
• Creating a directory of contacts (some of which already exist)
• Reporting any issues/ obtaining quotes
• Checking the school children’s bags are packed and providing healthy snacks
• Occasionally driving children to school and picking them up
• Ensuring the property is kept child safe
• Shopping online for food (which is delivered)
• Storing shopping and household provisioning
• Planning and daily cooking family meals
• Organizing small family events (max 15 people) Exceptional
• Taking care of the laundry (which could be taken externally)
• Running errands if required
• Ensuring the two cars (Mercedes/ VW) are clean and fuelled
• Pet care and walking the dog twice a day

The required profile

The House assistant should be family orientated, used to dealing with children and ideally have knowledge of neuro-divergent behaviour. The family is looking for someone discreet, reliable, responsible, and flexible with a positive outlook, able to support the family.

• Minimum 4 years experience and knowledge of the profession of a butler/ house manager
• Perform all duties with discretion, professionalism, and a pleasant demeanour 
• Person wishing to invest in a long-term relationship
• Proactive, hands-on mentality
• Good cooking skills
• Must be familiar with Mediterranean climate/ work culture and ideally have local knowledge
• An EU driver’s license is mandatory
• A recent security clearance
• References from past principals/ families
• Legal to work in the EU/ VISA

The offer

• Fulltime 38 hours per week, with probation period
• Working hours Mon – Thurs, 8am – 4.30pm, Fri 8am – 2.30 TBC (with 30 min for lunch, which is provided) for 38hrs/ week. For extra hours, time in lieu is given. Very occasionally some work may be required at the weekends.
• Salary: € 3000, gross a month, live-in, plus holidays.
• For the initial trial/ probation with the family, an en-suite room is offered within the property (depending on the availability of the candidate).
• A car is provided for work duties.

Property manager for a UHNWI in Miami (USA), fulltime 

We are seeking a highly professional and experienced property manager (butler) to be responsible for home and property care. This position reports to the principal and oversees maintaining the day-to-day upkeep of the residential property in Miami, Florida as well as another international property with other duties pertaining to high-end/luxury level service and other special projects as assigned.

You will have to interact with family, friends, and business relations and manage both the personal and business life of the principal. The ideal candidate will be formally trained, and display longevity and professionalism throughout their career. Accommodation will be provided near the main residence. 

General tasks and skills that the butler should have mastered are:

• Taking care of all house management & housekeeping: basic cleaning, silverware, turndown service at night, and managing other staff, receiving guests, making appointments regarding maintenance in good consultation with the team.  Running errands, mail-post delivery & fetching, and grocery shopping. 
• Table management: includes setting tables and serving meals, serving skills, service styles, table manners, creating menus, and special celebrations.
• Laundry and Wardrobe management: managing staff member focused on linens and delicate fabric care, clothing maintenance, ironing & pressing, dry-cleaning, storing, and product knowledge.
• Cooking: taking care of breakfast, lunch, and occasionally dinner,  knowledge of hygiene, healthy lifestyle, speed cuisine, and quality control
• Valeting skills: purchasing and taking care of clothing and shoes, maintaining inventories, and packing and unpacking suitcases.
• Knowledge of etiquette & protocol
• Pet care 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees management of Miami property, including a part-time housekeeper.
• Overall service acumen is equivalent to a luxury hotel butler.
• Stocks the house and maintains inventory of food/drinks and household supplies: i.e.,
  unpacks and stocks supplies when delivered and communicates to the Chairman when supplies
  are low and need to be ordered.
• Unpacking and packing of luggage/bags upon Chairman’s arrival and departure from
  residence for business and personal trips.
• Travels, as needed, internationally to prepare a separate residence for visits, stocking
  food, cleaning etc.
• Light cooking as directed: i.e. preparation of coffee, salads, smoothies, light meals,
  cocktails, plant-based food etc.
• Organizes occasional small events and dinner parties, including working with vendors to
  bring in tables/chairs/supplies, as needed.
• Acts as chauffeur/driver for Chairman locally, as needed to restaurants, airports, etc. and
  maintains a car with washes/gas as needed.
• Manages detailed record keeping of day-to-day supply purchases and monthly expense
  reporting.
• Manages all vendors- maintains an updated list of all vendors and makes sure contractors
  have current W/C insurance policies.
• Works with Business Manager to keep track of all utility-related bills (internet, power,
  gas, cable, etc.), and ensure on-time payments.

• Daily walk-through and property inspection.
• Responsible for pet maintenance and care as needed. The principal has a dog (Black lab and a Golden retriever puppy on the way). 
• Maintains all technology on site and ensures all in working order (televisions, audio,

internet, computers/iPads etc.)

• When the housekeeper isn’t onsite to perform duties, helps maintain a clean household
  including washing dishes, utensils, glasses, pots, and pans; wiping and dust surfaces in rooms, cleaning windows & mirrors; vacuuming and cleaning floors, rugs, furniture, and drapes; removing and regularly cleaning linens, towels, bedspreads, and blankets; places and neatly tucks clean sheets and blankets on beds and replaces pillowcases; stocks towels, washcloths, and hand towels in bathrooms; picks up and empties trash containers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities

• Discretion and respect for privacy
• Hands-on mindset and optimistic character
• Excellent organizational skills
• Eye for detail and ability to multitask
• A proactive and flexible attitude is appreciated
• Knowledge of the high-end hotel service industry, preferably trained in a butler-like capacity by a luxury hotel group;
• Detail-oriented and thorough;
• Ability to prepare food/drinks on occasion with knowledge of wines,
  bartending/mixology;
• Tech savvy with home media and tech needs;
• Someone who is pet-friendly;
• Bilingual: Spanish and Italian language fluency preferred, Sufficient ability to read, write,
  speak, understand, and communicate in English, Spanish, and Italian to complete work
  efficiently, effectively, and courteously;
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests;
  Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times. 

The offer

• Fulltime
• Salary range 130.000 USD - 160.000 USD  gross per year, compensation will be commensurate with experience
• The start date before January 2024
• Accommodation is provided near the main residence
• Benefits & insurance and 401 k plan will be provided (after 2 months)

This château has been an elegant family residence for generations, offering a subtle balance between the conservation of style and high-status -a celebration of the spirit of the 18th century and the French art of living. This well-established family (5th generation) is looking for a butler who is perfectly bilingual English-French. The butler should have experience and knowledge of commercial and private settings.  Taking care of the guests and the family is the focus. There are other (7) staff members, but the family will manage them. On average, you will spend 80% of your time with the guests, and 20% will focus on family needs. The family consists of 5 people: the couple with a child  (13 years) and the grandparents who live on the estate. The season of guests is always between April and November. The Château houses eight high-end guests on average per day. Therefore guest greeting, etiquette service, and occasional driving are all essential skills. Accommodation and the use of a car will be included.

Variable tasks and responsibilities of the butler are:

• Guest greeted at the door of their car upon arrival.
• Assisting with the luggage.
• Serving drinks upon arrival.
• Preparing the table for breakfast the next day.
• Communicating with the guests and ensuring discretion while ensuring their stay goes well.
• Presenting the story of the château to the guests with enthusiasm.
• Perform the turndown service.
• Managing and restocking the self-service bar.
• Cleaning up of the guest clients of the lounges.
• Taking care of closing the pool and outdoor furniture.
• Taking care of the furniture and the objects of the castle: dusting, making the silverware, cleaning the chandeliers etc. Including minor technical maintenance. 

The required profile

A butler who has known the life of the big European capitals and who now wishes to get away from the tumult of these metropolises to know the calm of life in the countryside while continuing to practice his profession alongside our demanding clientele and a classic and modern family from the old French aristocracy.

• Experience appreciated in old-style houses.
• Experience in hospitality is preferred.
• Kindness, courtesy, integrity, organization, excellent presentation, knowing how to be discreet, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Knowledge of the standards of elegance and French education.
• Bilingual in English/French.
• Certificate of a Butler degree.
• Holder of license B (a company car will be made available).

The offer

• The position is to be filled now until the end of the year. There is a possibility to extend it in 2024.
• Employment contract: Fixed-term contract, full-time 42h annualized from Monday to Saturday (rest on Sundays).
• Working hours vary according to activity from 4:00 p.m. to around 11:00 p.m.
• Free accommodation is available on-site in an apartment with electricity, water, and internet included. Personal food is not included.
• A car can be made available for personal travel. Gasoline is not included.
• Salary: 2100 euros net monthly + 1 meal allowance per day worked during meal times in addition to salary.

House manager/Butler (full-time) for a UHNW family in Belgium

This well-established family consists of a father with his three years old son (co-parenting) and they are looking for a house manager/ butler (or even a couple) with extended experience and knowledge. 

The principal is a busy businessman in construction, travels a lot, and receives many foreign clients and guests. 

The principal lives on a large estate with a house of 700 m2. There is a garden and a swimming pool/spa. Making breakfast or a simple dinner would be very helpful to the principal. There is also a collection of cars that need minimal maintenance. 

A separate house/apartment will be available for the butler as accommodation. 

General tasks and skills that the butlers should have mastered are:

• Taking care of all house management & housekeeping: basic cleaning, silverware, and above all, managing and hiring other staff and contractors, appointments, including setting the routines and schedules.  Running errands and grocery shopping. Overseeing other properties.
• Table management: includes setting tables and serving meals, serving skills, service styles, table manners, wines, and champagnes, creating menus, and special celebrations.
• Laundry and Wardrobe management: managing staff members focused on linens and delicate fabric care, clothing maintenance, ironing & pressing, dry-cleaning, storing, and product knowledge.
• Cooking: breakfast, lunch, and dinner, when the principal or family is at home (including service) hygiene, speed cuisine, and quality control.
• Valeting skills: purchasing and taking care of clothing and shoes, maintaining inventories, and packing and unpacking suitcases.
• Pet care: taking care of the family dog.

The required profile

• Experience and knowledge of the profession of a butler/ house manager.
• Perform all duties with discretion, professionalism, and a pleasant demeanor.
• A person wishing to invest in a long-term relationship.
• Knowledge of etiquette & protocol.
• A driver’s license is mandatory.
• Language: English speaking. Other languages are a plus.

Key skills

• Discretion and respect for privacy.
• Able to work independently.
• Friendly and warm personality.
• Team player and excellent organizational skills.
• Eye for detail and ability to multitask.
• A proactive and flexible attitude is appreciated.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with efficiency and discretion.

The offer

• Fulltime, long-term relationship.
• Salary of approximately 60.000 euro per year (gross).
• Live out position, but accommodation will be provided for.

This well-established entrepreneur seeks a house manager with extended experience and knowledge. The location is a beautiful historic building with multiple floors and rooms. The principal is transforming the property into a beautiful 'boutique-hotel-like' residential home. The principal will use this house as an inspiring writing place (he writes and records films) and a reception for guests, family, and other relations. The principal will regularly meet his family during weekend stays. The house will be occupied every week.

The house manager is the point of contact for this house and will ensure all housekeeping duties are performed. The home should always be clean and tidy. The house manager is also responsible for changing the bed linens, the kitchen is stocked, and the garden. A full-time presence is unnecessary, but the house manager must arrange everything before the principal and/or guests arrive. The house manager will have to work closely with the personal assistant of the principal, who organizes his agenda.

Main tasks:

• Taking care of all house management & housekeeping: basic cleaning, silverware, and above all, managing and hiring other staff and contractors, appointments, including setting the routines and schedules.  Running errands and grocery shopping. Overseeing other properties.
• Knowledge of etiquette & protocol
• Table management: includes setting tables and serving meals, serving skills, service styles, table manners, wines, champagnes, creating menus, and special celebrations.
• Laundry and Wardrobe management:  linens and delicate fabric care, clothing maintenance, ironing & pressing, dry-cleaning, storing, and product knowledge. 

Additional

• Cooking: Breakfast, lunch, dinner (including service), hygiene, speed cuisine, and quality control.
• Valeting skills: taking care of clothing and shoes, maintaining inventories, and packing and unpacking suitcases. 

The required profile

• Experience and knowledge of the profession of a butler.
• Perform all duties with discretion, professionalism, and a pleasant demeanor.
• A person wishing to invest in a long-term relationship.
• Language: Dutch and English.

Key skills

• Discretion and respect for privacy.
• Friendly and warm personality.
• Team player and excellent organizational skills.
• Eye for detail and ability to multitask.
• A proactive and flexible attitude is appreciated.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with efficiency and discretion.

The offer

• Parttime.
• Self-employed/ entrepreneur.
• Start per September 2023.
• Live out position - accommodation is not included.