Live-out Butler/Valet required in W1, up to £55k gpa, ASAP start

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Live-out Butler/Valet for a prestigious apartment in Mayfair. This role involves providing informal service for meals and drinks, managing dinner parties, and performing various household tasks. Flexibility in working hours is essential, with occasional weekend duties at a country house. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and a professional demeanor. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary of up to £55k gross per annum, allowing for negotiation based on experience. If you are dedicated to providing exceptional service in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Professional experience as a Butler/Valet is preferred.
• Ability to manage flexible working hours and occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Provide informal service of drinks and meals for dinner parties.
• Manage driving duties for appointments and events.
• Assist with light packing and unpacking for travel.

Skills

Informal service

Driving

Basic cooking

Errand running

Basic maintenance

Job description

The job description is generally comprehensive but can be improved in formatting and clarity. Here is a refined version:

Live-out Butler/Valet required in W1, up to £55k gpa, ASAP start, London

Client: Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b05a23d5fc74

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

Live-out Butler/Valet

An apartment in Mayfair owned by a couple (no children, no pets) requires a professional to perform the following duties:

Main duties:

• Informal service of drinks and meals, managing dinner parties and receptions with support from the EA
• Miscellaneous driving (appointments, airport, country house, events)
• Light packing and unpacking for travel, shoe polishing, ensuring clothes and accessories are in order
• Basic cooking (light lunch, snacks), setting the table for dinner, reheating dinner as directed
• Running errands, shopping online and in-store
• Occasional weekend work (approximately once every 3 weeks) when staying at the country house in Hampshire (1.5 hours away)
• Managing maintenance, service, and paperwork for the car (congestion charge, parking payments, etc.)

There are 2 housekeepers; minimal cleaning is required, but the candidate should be willing to assist with basic maintenance, changing light bulbs, managing utilities, and electrical services.

Working hours are flexible depending on the schedule, typically:

• Monday - Friday: 11am – 7pm
• Or 12pm - 8pm
• Or 2pm - 10pm

Salary: £50-55k gross per annum, negotiable based on experience.