Butler for Private Residence

CADMUS RESOURCES; Singapore; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household management service in Singapore is seeking an experienced Butler to manage household operations, staff, and logistics. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of related experience, superb organizational skills, and a service-oriented personality. This role includes flexible scheduling and the management of household finances and event planning. Competitive salary and performance bonuses are available.

Benefits

Attractive Salary Package

Yearly Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in private households or reputable hospitality.
• Experience managing staff, vendors, and contractors is required.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a self-starter mindset.
• Comfortable in a pet-friendly home.

Responsibilities

• Manage household systems and routines for smooth daily operations.
• Coordinate pet care with staff or providers.
• Verify that security and appliances are functioning correctly.
• Help manage budgets and track expenses for the household.

Skills

Service-oriented personality

Excellent references

Proficient in English

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the job Butler for Private Residence

• Attractive Salary Package & Benefits
• Yearly Performance Bonus

Role & Responsibilities

Household Management & Organization

• Set up and manage household systems and routines to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Monitor and manage cleaning, maintenance, and inventory procedures.
• Keep household inventories organized and well-stocked, including cleaning supplies, luxury items, and pantry essentials.
• Plan meals for family members and visitors, considering dietary needs and restrictions.
• Manage mail, parcels, special requests, and errands.
  Supervise daily meal service and aid in preparing grocery lists, while noting dietary preferences such as vegetarian or gluten-free options.
• Ensure the proper maintenance, insurance coverage, and secure storage of high-value items, including art, jewellery, luxury apparel, handbags, and collections.
• Ensure the home looks sophisticated with furnishings, décor, lighting, and seasonal touches. Pay attention to furniture arrangement, fresh flowers, and room ambiance.
• Coordinate pet care (food, grooming, exercise) with staff or providers.

Hands-On Support & Staff Coordination

• Collaborate with domestic helpers to maintain service standards and efficiency.
• Assist the team in upholding household standards.
• Supervise and manage the performance of domestic helpers, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with policies.
• Guide service standards and manage staff performance.
  Supervise part-time contractors and vendors to meet service standards.

Facilities & Household Management

• Verify that security, lighting, HVAC, and appliances are working correctly.
• Managing cleaning schedules, overseeing repairs and renovations, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining household supplies and equipment inventories.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Help manage budgets, track expenses, and pay bills.
• Manage household finances and transactions.
• Collaborate with accountants and the employer's Executive Assistant to ensure accurate financial management.

Event Planning

• Keep the home tidy and ready for guests.
• Coordinate with the employer and the Executive Assistant to plan and execute family gatherings, events, and special occasions hosted by the employer.
• Coordinating logistics, staffing, menu planning, managing contractors and services, overseeing guest lists and floral arrangements, and handling event logistics.

Household Security & Confidentiality

• Ensure home safety with access controls and emergency plans.
• Overseeing the installation and maintenance of security systems, managing access controls, coordinating with security personnel, and implementing emergency response protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling personal, financial, and other private matters of the household.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in private households or reputable hospitality or aviation organizations.
• Experience managing staff, vendors, and contractors.
  Excellent references from past and current employers, showing reliability and superior service.
• Service-oriented personality with a proactive and calm demeanour.
• Proficient in English with strong abilities in speaking, writing, and understanding.
• Superior organizational skills, including process optimization, project management, and time management.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a self-starter mindset.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for working with Stakeholders.
• Comfortable in a pet-friendly home.
• Unwavering commitment to confidentiality and discretion
• Comfortable in dynamic environments
• 5-day work week with flexible scheduling required, including flexibility to work on Saturdays and adaptability for occasional evenings or events.
• This role requires precision, initiative, and reliability.
• Adaptable and comfortable with shift-based work, with a strong service personality.
• Intuitive and proactive, able to read the room, anticipate needs, and act independently.
• Experience in managing or supervising staff.

To apply, please submit your detailed CV with the following details for faster processing:

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