Butler/ family assistant - Job 97762

Butler/ family assistant skills for UHNW couple in UAE (live-in)

A well-established entrepreneurial couple is looking for a trustworthy butler with the skillset of a PA.  A professional who is passionate about his work and has excellent management skills.

Housekeeping tasks are not the main focus of this position, but you will have to coordinate the housekeepers. The family has a large apartment, with also 2 offices.  Receiving and welcoming guests (private and business clients from all over the world), and assisting during the meetings will be the most important.

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

  • Being responsible for all house management & housekeeping duties: building and maintaining a structure and coordinating with other staff members.
  • Family assistant/ PA skill, such as helping with tasks such as calendar management, travel arrangements, and coordinating appointments (medical, professional etc).
  • Table management: includes setting tables and serving meals, serving skills, service styles, table manners, making coffee, and serving wines.
  • Laundry and Wardrobe management: knowledge of linens and fine fabric care, clothing maintenance, ironing & pressing, dry-cleaning, and also ordering clothes and product knowledge.
  • Cooking: knowledge of hygiene, speed cuisine: making a healthy breakfast and lunch if needed.
  • Valeting skills: purchasing and taking care of clothing and shoes, maintaining inventories, and packing and unpacking suitcases.
  • Knowledge of etiquette & protocol
  • Pet care: knowledge of caring for a dog

The required profile

  • Experience and knowledge of the profession of a butler;
  • Experience in working in a private household;
  • Able to manage and brief other staff members;
  • A friendly and calm character, but always having a professional attitude;
  • A person wishing to invest in a long-term relationship;
  • it would be a plus if you have good cooking skills
  • English is mandatory (not speaking or understanding Russian) 

Key skills

  • Discretion and respect for privacy;
  • Excellent leadership and management skills;
  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Hands-on mindset and optimistic character;
  • Eye for detail and ability to multitask;
  • A supporting & listening ear, but always with a professional attitude. 

The offer

  • Full Time position, 6 days per week
  • Live-in position, private bedroom.
  • The start date will be as soon as possible
  • The salary range will be between 40.000 - 50.000 nett. per year

Butler/ family assistant

  • n/a | United Arab Emirates
  • UHNW
  • Private Butler
  • Butler/family assistant
  • 40.000 - 50.000 nett. per year
  • Fulltime (6 days per week)
  • Live-in position

A well-established entrepreneurial couple is looking for a trustworthy butler with the skillset of a PA.  A professional who is passionate about his work and has excellent management skills.

Housekeeping tasks are not the main focus of this position, but you will have to coordinate the housekeepers. The family has a large apartment, with also 2 offices.  Receiving and welcoming guests (private and business clients from all over the world), and assisting during the meetings will be the most important.

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