Butler

YOSH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality firm in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Butler for a private household. The role requires a proactive individual dedicated to exceptional service, managing household operations, and ensuring stringent privacy standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of high-end hospitality experience, polished communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure. Flexibility in working hours is essential to meet the household needs, which may include weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a private residence or high-end hospitality.
• Comprehensive knowledge of etiquette and household management.
• Exceptional organisational and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proactive butler services with precision and discretion.
• Organise household operations including dining and guest arrivals.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in common areas and guest rooms.
• Coordinate with kitchen, cleaning, and external service providers.
• Plan and manage events, table settings, and food delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

YOSH Hospitality welcomes an experienced discreet and service-oriented individual to join our team as a Butler within an esteemed private household. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth and refined daily operation of the residence upholding the highest levels of hospitality personal service and household care. We invite applicants who are dedicated to excellence discretion and anticipating every need of household members and guests within a luxury environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver attentive and proactive butler services for principals and their guests ensuring all requests and routines are fulfilled with precision and discretion.
• Organise and oversee household operations including formal dining service event set-up guest arrivals and daily schedules.
• Maintain immaculately presented common areas guest rooms and service spaces in line with exacting standards of cleanliness and order.
• Coordinate and supervise household activities including liaising with kitchen cleaning security and external service providers.
• Assist with wardrobe management laundry packing/unpacking and personal shopping as required by the principals.
• Plan and manage table settings décor and the delivery of food and beverages during formal and informal occasions.
• Anticipate the preferences routines and priorities of household members remaining flexible to changing schedules and ad hoc requests.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of special events dinners and seasonal gatherings.
• Uphold confidentiality and privacy at all times representing the households values and requirements with utmost professionalism.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience in a private residence luxury hotel or similar high-end hospitality or service setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of etiquette formal service household management and event coordination.
• Exceptional attention to detail organisational skills and the ability to multi-task efficiently.
• Discreet trustworthy and capable of working both independently and as part of a wider household team.
• Polished communication and interpersonal skills suited to high-profile individuals and VIP guests.
• Professional disposition with a flexible adaptable approach to daily assignments and priorities.
• Strong understanding of luxury service protocols guest preferences and anticipation of client needs.

What We Seek in a Butler at YOSH Hospitality

• Dedicated commitment to service excellence and high standards of presentation and conduct.
• Calm composed and positive manner even in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times upholding the privacy of the principals and guests.
• Willingness to work flexible hours weekends evenings and holidays as required by the needs of the residence.
• Proactive attitude with a service-minded approach continuously seeking ways to enhance the household environment and guest experience.