Butler

ACS Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meals provided during rotations

International travel

Job summary

ACS Group is seeking an experienced, service-oriented Butler to support private residences in London, Dubai, and Cyprus. This senior role requires exceptional personal service, anticipatory care for principals, and maintaining residences to the highest standards of comfort and readiness.

The ideal candidate combines traditional service with strong organizational and staff coordination skills, with the flexibility to travel internationally and collaborate with private chefs and household teams to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Butler or senior private household staff.
• Experience in large residences (800 m²+) with high service standards.
• Excellent knowledge of professional butler service and private household operations.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and staff supervision skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally; 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver discreet, personalized service to family members and guests.
• Coordinate luggage, packing, inventories of personal belongings.
• Arrange arrivals, transfers, and travel-related requirements.
• Coordinate with the private chef on menus and sourcing premium products.
• Research wellness services and premium experiences tailored to the family's preferences.
• Coordinate daily activities of housekeepers, gardeners, technicians with House Manager.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance to meet standards.
• Assist with staff scheduling and cross-household communication.
• Inspect residences for impeccable presentation and readiness.
• Monitor condition of household systems and inventories of supplies.
• Identify maintenance issues and coordinate contractors.
• Assist with openings/closings and security procedures.
• Accompany the family on trips and coordinate travel logistics.
• Work with Travel Department and assistants; conduct advance visits.

Skills

Butler service

Staff supervision

Organizational skills

Travel flexibility

Tools

Smart-home systems

Home automation

Job description

ACS Group is seeking an experienced, service-oriented Butler to support a private residences in London, Dubai, and Cyprus.

This is a senior private position for a professional who understands the standards of exceptional personal service, anticipates the needs of the Principals, and ensures that every residence is maintained to the highest standards of comfort, presentation, and operational readiness.

The successful candidate will combine traditional butler service with strong organizational and staff coordination skills, a proactive approach to property management, and the flexibility to travel internationally with the family.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Service & Lifestyle Management

• Deliver discreet, personalized service to family members and their guests, anticipating their needs and preferences.
• Coordinate luggage, packing, unpacking, and inventories of personal belongings.
• Arrange arrivals, transfers, and travel-related requirements, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Coordinate with the private chef on menus, dietary preferences, and the sourcing of premium organic and farm-fresh products.
• Research and recommend wellness services, lifestyle solutions, technology, and premium experiences tailored to the family's preferences.

Household Staff Coordination

• Coordinate the daily activities of housekeepers, gardeners, technicians, and other household personnel in collaboration with the House Manager.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure that household standards and deadlines are consistently met.
• Assist with staff scheduling and maintain effective communication across the household team.
• Inspect the residences to ensure impeccable presentation, cleanliness, and readiness for the Principals' arrival.

Property Oversight

• Monitor the condition and operational readiness of household systems, including heating, air conditioning, ventilation, electricity, and water supply.
• Maintain inventories of household supplies, linens, towels, and other essential items.
• Identify maintenance issues, coordinate contractors and service providers, and report any concerns promptly to the House Manager.
• Assist with opening and closing residences, including preparing properties before arrivals and securing them after departures.

International Travel & Residence Management

• Accompany the family on all trips and provide consistent service wherever they are based.
• Coordinate travel logistics, luggage, meals, personal requirements, and wellness arrangements.
• Work closely with the Travel Department, the Principals' assistants, and local household teams.
• Undertake advance visits when required to prepare residences and remain after the family's departure to oversee property closure and security procedures.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Butler, Senior Butler, or in a comparable senior private household service position.
• Experience working in large private residences, ideally 800 m² or more, with high service standards and multiple household staff.
• Excellent knowledge of professional butler service and private household operations.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and staff supervision skills.
• Familiarity with modern home technology, smart-home systems, and residential engineering is desirable.
• An interest in wellness, premium lifestyle services, and continuous service improvement.
• Exceptional attention to detail, emotional intelligence, tact, and discretion.
• Flexibility to travel internationally and work a 2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rotation.

Working Arrangements

• Rotational schedule: two weeks on duty followed by two weeks off.
• Live-in accommodation and meals provided during working rotations.
• International travel is an essential requirement.
• Occasional advance travel and extended stays may be required to prepare or close residences.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a professional who combines the refinement of traditional butler service with a modern, hands-on approach to household operations. The ideal candidate is observant, resourceful, and composed under pressure, with the ability to anticipate requirements, coordinate people effectively, and maintain exceptional standards across multiple international residences.