Jeeves - Butler

Bespoke Private Service; Woodside (CA); On-site; USD 157,500 - 192,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A distinguished private family seeks a Butler/House Manager to provide exceptional daily living and precise hospitality service. Responsibilities include formal guest service, wardrobe management, and event preparation. Required qualifications include experience in luxury households and mastery of service standards. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational skills and a discreet professional demeanor, ensuring seamless support in an elite environment. Located in Woodside, CA, this position offers a competitive compensation of $175,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in private luxury household or five-star hospitality.
• Proven event support/service experience.
• Discretion and privacy in professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal hospitality and discreet beverage service.
• Oversee wardrobe management and enhance home environment.
• Collaborate for seamless event preparation and service.

Skills

Formal hospitality service

Mastery of etiquette and service standards

Expertise in travel packing

Professional beverage service skills

Event support/service experience

Floral arrangement abilities

Superior organization

High attention to detail

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Position: Butler / House Manager
Location: Woodside, CA
Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM (flexible, with occasional events)
Compensation: $175,000 + comprehensive benefits

About the Role

A distinguished private family in Woodside seeks an exceptional Butler/House Manager to elevate daily living through seamless, behind-the-scenes service and refined hospitality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide formal hospitality service: greeting guests, performing discreet beverage service, supporting both everyday living and special events.
• Oversee wardrobe management and garment care: packing, unpacking, and organizing closets.
• Maintain and enhance the home environment: floral arrangements, seasonal decorating, and ambiance.
• Event preparation and service: collaborate with other household staff for seamless gatherings.
areas, and presentation standards are consistently maintained.
• Teamwork: work harmoniously with a full-time housekeeper and housemen; respect preference for minimal conversation and quiet efficiency.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

Required: Experience in private luxury household, formal estate/household management, or five-star hospitality.

Demonstrated mastery of formal etiquette and service standards.

Expertise in travel packing.

Professional beverage service skills, knowledge of formal protocols.

Proven event support/service experience (private home or top-tier hospitality).

Fresh floral arrangement and decorating abilities.

Superior organization, reliability, and work ethic.

High attention to detail; invisible hand service style.

Discretion and privacy: minimal interaction, ultra-professional demeanor.

Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work quietly within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years in luxury private home or elite, high-service hospitality.
• Experience relocating with principals (preferred, not required).
• Bay Area local or proven ability to adapt/relocate for the role.

Ideal Profile (Score 910 candidates)

• Direct, recent experience as a Butler, House Manager, or senior estate staff in UHNW private homes.
• Mastery of all core service, etiquette, and discretion standards.
• Track record of making principals lives easier, more beautiful, more seamless through proactive, anticipatory service.
• Able to operate autonomously while blending into households rhythms.

Note:
Commercial/hotel backgrounds are considered only if directly transferable and paired with ultra-discreet, principal-facing experience.