Butler

1st-jobs.com; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in Abu Dhabi is seeking a professional female butler to manage household upkeep and oversee staff. Responsibilities include greeting guests, sourcing new staff, maintaining inventories, and planning events. Candidates should have relevant education in hospitality and experience in household management. Willingness to stay in company-provided accommodation is required. This position demands attention to detail and a solid understanding of hospitality protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience as a butler, footman, or in a similar role.
• Knowledge about wines, cookery, and dining protocols.
• Proficiency in planning, purchasing, and maintaining inventories.

Responsibilities

• Ensure household chores and cleaning are completed.
• Answer telephone and written communications on behalf of the employer.
• Greet guests in a professional manner.
• Source and train new staff, prepare schedules, and manage payroll.
• Coordinate maintenance of artworks and antiques.
• Assist with important assets and household inventories.
• Plan and manage events and dinner parties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of hospitality protocols

Event planning

Staff supervision

Education

Diploma in hospitality, catering, or culinary arts

Job description

We are searching for a female butler for our private VIP client in Abu Dhabi.

In this role, you will be in charge of household upkeep, supervision of staff, and the hosting of guests.

To ensure success as a butler, you should remain professional and attentive to detail in matters regarding household management. A top-notch butler will have a thorough understanding of hospitality protocols and will exhibit knowledge on a wide range of topics related to dining, event planning, valeting, and household management.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that cleaning and household chores are completed.
• Answering telephone and written communications on behalf of the employer.
• Greeting guests in a professional manner upon their arrival.
• Sourcing and training new staff, preparing and communicating staff schedules, and running payroll.
• Coordinating the maintenance and preservation of the estate's artworks, antiques, and silverware.
• Assisting with the management of important assets, including wines, cigars, books, and automobiles.
• Overseeing monthly budgeting and security, as well as household inventories for the property.
• Assisting the employer and other household staff with the planning of events.
• Overseeing the smooth running of hosted events, parties, and dinners.
• Performing all duties and obligations with decorum, tact, and unwavering professionalism

Requirements

• Willing to stay in the company-provided accommodation.
• An indication of relevant learning or training, such as a diploma in hospitality, catering, or culinary arts.
• An apprenticeship with a butler or experience as a footman or under footman.
• Knowledge about wines, cookery, and dining protocols.
• Proficiency in planning, purchasing, and maintaining supplies and inventories.