Private Service Stewardess

The Burford Recruitment Company Ltd; Burford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Private Service Stewardess for a private household role near Burford. The ideal candidate will have a strong hospitality background, experience in UHNW environments, and the ability to provide high-quality service in a flexible and discreet manner. Responsibilities include daily meal service, inventory management, and close collaboration with household staff. A driving license is required due to the rural location.

Qualifications

• Experience within UHNW environments; private yacht experience desirable.
• Strong communication and proactive thinking.
• Flexible and discreet with attention to detail.
• Confident in service etiquette and wine knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily service operations including formal and informal meals.
• Prepare and serve breakfast for principals.
• Maintain provisions and keep inventories updated.
• Ensure high standards of discretion and professionalism.
• Liaise with household staff as necessary.

Skills

Proven experience in hospitality role

Strong communication skills

Highly flexible and discreet

Confident in service etiquette

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Location: Near Burford
Salary: £34,000-£37,000 per annum
Hours: 5 days per week, split shifts 8:00-16:00 and 13:00-21:00
Weekend Availability: Essential, with 2 days off during the week
Start Date: ASAP

The Burford Recruitment Company are delighted to be supporting a private household in their search for an experienced and professional Private Service Stewardess. This is a hands-on role suited to a service-focused individual with a thorough understanding of both formal and informal household service.

Responsibilities

• Daily service operations, including formal and informal meals
• Personally prepare and serve breakfast to the principal(s) as required
• Assisting with provisions, keeping the dry store and keeping inventories up to date
• Maintain the highest standards of discretion, presentation, and professionalism
• Be adaptable to the evolving needs of the household and ensure seamless service
• Liaise closely with other departments and household staff as needed

Skills and attributes required

• Proven experience in a similar hospitality role within a UHNW environment; experience in private yachts is highly desirable due to the level of service familiarity it provides
• Strong communication skills, proactive and forward-thinking
• Highly flexible and discreet, with a natural attention to detail
• Confident in service etiquette, wine knowledge, and working in a fast-paced, high-standard home
• Comfortable working flexible hours and days off
• Driving licence and own transport are required due to the rural location