Butler

Tiger Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Recruitment seeks an experienced butler on the Upper East Side of New York to provide personal assistance and high-level service for principals and guests. The role blends traditional butler duties with travel coordination, event management, and day-to-day household support.

Candidates should have 10–20 years in private service, including at least five in an UHNW household, with discretion, proactivity, and strong guest relations. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in private service or luxury hospitality
• At least 5 years in an UHNW private household
• Experience delivering formal service and high-level guest relations
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Provide formal butler service to principals and guests, including beverages, refreshments, and meals to a high standard
• Maintain strict standards of dining, silver service, table presentation, and hospitality
• Welcome and liaise with guests, anticipate requirements, ensure professional discreet experience
• Research and arrange restaurant reservations, entertainment, activities, and bespoke experiences
• Plan and execute private dinners, celebrations, and VIP events with guest lists and logistics
• Coordinate with caterers, florists, and vendors to ensure smooth events
• Manage day-to-day personal duties: appointments, reservations, errands, correspondence, shopping
• Arrange domestic and international travel itineraries, transportation, hotels, dining

Skills

Formal Butler Service

Formal Dining & Silver Service

Guest Relations

Travel Coordination

Event Planning

Discretion & Confidentiality

Personal Assistance

Wine & Beverage Service

Driver’s License

Job description

Travel: Domestic and international, as required

Tiger is partnering with a private household on the Upper East Side of New York seeking an experienced Butler to provide personal assistance and high-level service to the principals and their guests. This is a hands‑on role combining traditional butler duties with personal assistance, travel coordination, event management, and day‑to‑day household support.

The successful candidate will have a background in private service or luxury hospitality, including at least five years of experience in a UHNW private household. They will be confident delivering formal service, managing competing priorities, and representing the principals professionally in front of guests. Discretion, humility, and a proactive, service‑oriented approach are essential.

This is a busy environment requiring flexibility, a rotating schedule, and a willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed. The ideal candidate will anticipate needs, take ownership of requests, and work collaboratively within an established household team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide formal butler service to the principals and their guests, including preparing and serving beverages, refreshments, and meals to a high standard.


• Maintain excellent standards of formal dining, silver service, table presentation, and guest hospitality.


• Welcome and liaise with guests, anticipating their requirements and ensuring a professional, discreet experience.


• Research and arrange restaurant reservations, entertainment, activities, and bespoke lifestyle experiences in line with the principals' preferences.


• Assist with the planning and execution of private dinners, celebrations, and VIP events, coordinating guest lists, invitations, table settings, and event logistics.


• Liaise with caterers, florists, and other vendors to ensure events run smoothly and meet the expected standard.


• Manage day-to-day personal assistance duties, including appointments, reservations, errands, correspondence, deliveries, personal shopping, and gifting.


• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, transportation, hotel bookings, and dining reservations.


• Manage wardrobe requirements and prepare luggage and personal belongings for travel, including packing and unpacking.


• Coordinate with household staff and external service providers, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and household standards are maintained.


• Maintain records of personal preferences and recurring arrangements, following established household procedures to ensure consistent, personalized service.


• Anticipate the principals' needs, identify potential issues, and manage requests through to completion with minimal supervision.


• Support colleagues as needed to maintain continuity of service across the household.


• Maintain strict confidentiality

WHO YOU ARE

• Have 10-20 years of relevant experience in private service, luxury hospitality, or a comparable high-standard environment, including at least five years working within a UHNW private household.


• Have experience delivering formal butler service, silver service, formal dining, and high-level guest relations.


• Have knowledge of wine, beverage service, wardrobe care, packing, and personal lifestyle services.


• Bring strong administrative and personal assistance skills, including scheduling, travel coordination, reservations, and event planning.


• Be comfortable working within a structured household team, following established protocols and respecting reporting lines.


• Demonstrate discretion, integrity, sound judgment, and professionalism in all situations.


• Remain calm under pressure and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Be proactive and intuitive, able to anticipate needs, take direction, and work independently when appropriate.


• Have a humble, approachable, and service-oriented attitude, with a strong emphasis on teamwork.


• Be flexible with working hours, rotating schedules, and domestic and international travel as required.


• Present yourself professionally and communicate confidently with principals, guests, colleagues, and external service providers.


• Have a valid driver's license, ideally with a clean driving record, and be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Employment is subject to background and reference checks and the signing of appropriate confidentiality documentation.