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BUTLER SERVICES*
Professionally dressed in black & white with a traditional bow tie and
white gloves |
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General
The position of Butler is to ensure all requirements of the principals are met
and the household is managed effectively on a daily basis.
Outline of Key Responsibilities
+ Make beds, tidy and clean bedrooms, living areas and bathrooms
+ Valet all clothes including washing, ironing, minor repairs, shoe cleaning and dry
cleaning when necessary
+ Care and maintenance of antiques, fine furniture, artwork, silver and collectibles
+ Maintenance of inventories for wine cellars, artworks and items of value
+ Shopping and stocking of food pantry, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
+ Food and beverage service
+ Basic meal preparation for family members
+ Organisation and supervision of formal entertaining
+ Management and supervision of all trades people and casual staff such as
cleaners, gardeners, equipment
servicing staff, event organizers, caterers and
wait staff
+ Garbage recycling and disposal
+ Vehicle presentation and maintenance
+ Preparation of guest rooms and attendance to house guests as required
+ Chauffeuring family members as required
+ Social diary management
+ Travel arrangements as required
+ Household financial management
+ Business support if required
+ General errands as required
The Butler may not personally undertake all of the duties listed above but
he/she is responsible for ensuring all of these areas are covered which may involve the
supervision and instruction of permanent/part-time or casual staff.
Required skills and qualities:
+ Excellent organization and time management skills
+ High level of attention to detail
+ Ability to work resourcefully and on own initiative
+ Flexibility and adaptability to the requirements of the role
+ Proficient computer skills
+ Absolute confidentiality and discretion
+ Professional personal presentation
+ Mature, friendly and confident disposition |
* Conditions apply |
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