Butler / Personal Companion

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; Sur place; AED 180 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private accommodation within estate

Medical coverage

Annual flights home

Paid time off and annual leave

End-of-service bonus

Travel expenses covered during work

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

Black Pearl Consult seeks a highly capable married couple to manage and support daily personal and household needs of two elderly individuals across the UAE and internationally.

The role blends hands-on care, discreet professional service, estate management, and international coordination, overseeing multiple residences with a focus on safety, travel, and elite service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Diploma in Hospitality, Business Administration, Travel and Tourism, Healthcare or Private Service.
• 10+ years in Butler, Valet, or Personal Assistant role within a private household.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience supporting elderly individuals with sensitivity and care.
• Well-versed in etiquette, formal service, and professional standards.
• Strong physical stamina and 24/7 availability in residence.
• First Aid certification is mandatory.
• Valid international driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the primary contact and companion to the male principal.
• Ensure day-to-day comfort, routine, and security, especially during travel between properties.
• Handle all personal logistics including appointments, errands, packing/unpacking, grooming arrangements, etc.
• Coordinate transportation and drivers; ensure vehicles are maintained and ready at all times.
• Travel with the principal domestically and internationally; liaise with travel providers, hotels, and service teams.
• Liaise with support teams to ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.
• Oversee and ensure proper service of meals, refreshments, and guest hospitality.
• Maintain a respectful, calm, and discreet presence at all times.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with medical schedules and support needs; provide first response if needed.
• Supervise and manage household staff and supervise teams from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Multilingual (Arabic, French, Spanish)

Discretion & professionalism

Staff coordination

24/7 availability

First Aid knowledge

Formation

Bachelor/Diploma in Hospitality, Business Administration, Travel and Tourism, Healthcare or Private Service

Description du poste

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 08/31/2025

A private family based in the United Arab Emirates isseeking a highly capable, experienced, and trustworthy married couple to manage and support the dailypersonal and household needs of two elderly individuals. The role requires aseamless combination of hands-on care,discreet professional service, estate management, andinternational coordination. The couple will be responsible for overseeing a network of residencesacross the UAE and internationally,ensuring complete logistical, operational, and personalsupport.The ideal couple is discreet, professional, multilingual,loyal, and physically fit, with significant prior experience in private households. Culturalsensitivity, ability to manage multicultural staff,and adaptability to a changing schedule are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact and companion to themale principal.
• Ensure the principal's day-to-day comfort, routine, andsecurity, especially during travel or movements between properties.
• Handle all personal logistics including appointments,errands, packing/unpacking, grooming arrangements, etc.
• Coordinate transportation and drivers; ensure vehicles aremaintained and ready at all times.
• Travel with the principal as needed domestically and internationally; act as liaison with travel providers, hotels, and service teams.
• Liaise with support teams to ensure appropriatearrangements are in place.
• Oversee and ensure the proper service of meals,refreshments, and guest hospitality.
• Maintain a respectful, calm, and discreet presence at alltimes.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with medical schedules andsupport needs.
• Provide first response in case of medical incidents (FirstAid certified required).

Requirements

• Bachelor/ Diploma in Hospitality, Business Administration, Travel and Tourism, Healthcare or Private Service.
• 10+ years in a Butler, Valet, or Personal Assistant rolewithin a private household.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (Arabic, French,Spanish) are a plus.
• Experience supporting elderly individuals with sensitivityand care.
• Well-versed in etiquette, formal service, and professionalstandards.
• Strong physical stamina and presence; must be alert,composed, and available 24/7 while in residence.
• First Aid certification is mandatory.
• Valid international driver’s license.

Additional information:

• Must be a legally married couple with prior experience working together in similar roles.
• Clean background checks and verified references.
• Non-smokers; no dependents or pets.
• High moral integrity, loyalty, and absolute discretion.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly and live-in.
• Professional appearance and excellent personal hygiene.
• Demonstrated history of long-term placements in previous roles.
• Tech-savvy enough to manage household apps, inventories, calendars, and communications.
• Both must be comfortable working with and supervising teams from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Sensitivity to the physical and emotional well-being of elderly principals.

BENEFITS:

• Highly competitive, tax-free salary (negotiable based onexperience).
• Separate, private accommodation within the primary estate.
• Full medical coverage.
• Annual flights home.
• Paid time off and annual leave.
• End-of-service bonus for long-term commitment.
• Travel expenses covered during work-related travel.