Butler (Female)

1st-jobs.com; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

1st-jobs.com is seeking a female butler for a private VIP client in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on maintaining luxury household standards, supervising staff, and hosting guests with discretion and impeccable hospitality.

Experience in hospitality training, an apprenticeship as a butler, and knowledge of dining protocols are highly valued. You will live in company-provided accommodation and play a key part in managing assets, budgets, and events while upholding professionalism and attention to

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent training in hospitality, catering, or culinary arts.
• Apprenticeship or prior experience as a butler, footman, or related role.
• Knowledge of wines, dining protocols, and guest service standards.
• Ability to plan, purchase, and manage household supplies and inventories.

Responsibilities

• Oversee household upkeep and supervise staff to maintain high standards of service.
• Answer calls and correspondences on behalf of the employer.
• Greet guests professionally and manage staff attendance and payroll.
• Source, train, and schedule staff; coordinate payroll and budgets.
• Maintain estate assets including artworks, antiques, and silverware.
• Assist with asset management of wines, cigars, books, and automobiles.
• Plan and support events, dinners, and hosted activities.
• Ensure decorum, discretion, and professionalism in all duties.

Skills

Staff supervision

Event planning

Hospitality protocols

Dining and wine knowledge

Budgeting and inventory

Communication

Education

Diploma in hospitality / catering / culinary arts

Apprenticeship in butler or footman

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.