Butler / Personal Companion

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in the UAE seeks a highly skilled married couple to manage and support the daily needs of elderly individuals. Responsibilities include personal logistics, travel coordination, and estate management. The ideal candidates should possess significant experience in private service, fluency in English, and valid First Aid certification. A competitive, tax-free salary, along with benefits like private accommodation and full medical coverage, is offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive, tax-free salary

Private accommodation

Full medical coverage

Annual flights home

Paid time off

End-of-service bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a Butler, Valet, or Personal Assistant role within a private household.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (Arabic, French, Spanish) are a plus.
• First Aid certification is mandatory.
• Valid international driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact and companion to the male principal.
• Ensure the principal's comfort, security, and routine.
• Handle personal logistics including appointments and errands.
• Travel with the principal and act as liaison with travel providers.

Skills

Multilingual

Cultural sensitivity

Physical fitness

Professional service

Estate management

Education

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

Job description

Overview

A private family based in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a highly capable, experienced, and trustworthy married couple to manage and support the daily personal and household needs of two elderly individuals. The role requires a seamless combination of hands-on care, discreet professional service, estate management, and international coordination. The couple will be responsible for overseeing a network of residences across the UAE and internationally, ensuring complete logistical, operational, and personal support. The ideal couple is discreet, professional, multilingual, loyal, and physically fit, with significant prior experience in private households. Cultural sensitivity, 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 the male principal.
• Ensure the principal's day-to-day comfort, routine, and security, 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 are maintained 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 appropriate arrangements are in place.
• Oversee and ensure the 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 in case of medical incidents (First Aid 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 role within a private household.
• Fluency in English; additional languages (Arabic, French, Spanish) are a plus.
• Experience supporting elderly individuals with sensitivity and care.
• Well-versed in etiquette, formal service, and professional standards.
• 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 on experience).
• 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.

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