Travelling Butler based in USA & London, UK
UHNW Family is looking for a Travelling Butler. The position is based in between USA & UK the candidate will travel between properties in both locations.
Role:
Be the central point of communications with regards to Daily Routine, Owners Activities, F&B Service.
Assume the role of Maitre D’Hotel/Butler and central point of communication for the Principal and all hospitality operations and shore side activity coordination.
Profile: Senior candidate
Able to coordinate different tasks as well as be hands on dealing with all service-related requirements
Previous experience being in direct contact with Principals and hosting guests
Experience as a Butler or Lead service in Estates/private properties.
Experience with personal service for UHNWI principal with family, children
High end table service experience as well as organizing and running large dinners and events
Excellent communicator and team player, able to juggle different forms of communication.
Able to work alone without supervision and plan ahead for the coming days
Experience in organizing the day for the principals and coordinating with external and internal departments
Experience interacting and coordinating with service suppliers and consultants (beauticians, hairdressers, coaches and others)
Administration and coordination experience and facility in keeping expenditures and planning agendas
Strong ownership of tasks and projects delivered to the highest standard
Fluent in English
A keen eye for details and a good capacity to adapt to any request or situation.
Resilient to stress and able to handle requests in a professional and efficient manner.
Understands concepts of privacy and confidentiality, invisible and available.
Attention to detail
Well groomed, clean at all times.
Excellent public communication skills.
Excellent coordination skills.
Well mannered.
Able to Travel with the family for longer periods of time worldwide Estates as per Principal’s requirements. Working as part of a small team.
Tasks and areas of responsibility
Meal Service for the family and guests
Service of cocktails, hosting functions, and service with style and class.
Chef interaction and information relay on current and planned activities and movements
Restaurant bookings & particularities, research and communicate dress code, late last order policy, cancellation policy.
Co-ordinate and interact with an array of external service suppliers (teachers, coaches, beauticians) communicating with them daily and managing their presence/leave based on the needs of the principals.
Service supplier database, recording regular rates, pre-agreed prices, preference information, service quality – valued regular service suppliers to ensure all changes and new agreements are up to date.
Ordering upon owner’s request, organising purchases and order and deliveries of small to high value items, ensuring they are accounted for an and delivered promptly and stored correctly(with delegation and support from residence
Guest receipts – Ensure private orders and costs are accounted for and categorised obtaining approval when required.
Package:
Medical insurance as well as Accident cover overseas
Accommodation and meals and uniform
Salary : Between $80 000 and $95 000 Dollars a year