Live-in Butler / Housekeeper

Vine Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Vine Recruitment is seeking a Live-in Butler / House Manager / Head Housekeeper for a prestigious private residence in Cape Town, with fabulous gardens and expansive grounds and stunning ocean views.

This senior, uniformed position emphasizes service, household management and guest experience. The successful candidate will lead staff, assist with hands-on duties, and ensure impeccable presentation and discretion at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience in a private household is essential.
• Experience in senior hospitality roles.
• Staff management experience.
• Strong front-of-house and guest service experience.
• Excellent table-setting and serving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and discretion.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong Personal Assistant and administrative abilities.
• Computer literate with good Excel skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• A genuine love for dogs is essential.
• Background as Chief Stewardess in yachting would be advantageous.
• Professional, well-presented and service-oriented.
• Comfortable in a hands-on, uniformed position.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the private household.
• Coordinate and oversee household staff and ensure exceptional service standards.
• Assist with managing the housekeepers and support hands-on housekeeping duties.
• Set up and serve tables to an exceptionally high standard.
• Serve drinks and canapés to guests.
• Provide attentive, discreet and professional front-of-house service.
• Assist with hosting and ensuring a seamless guest experience.
• Maintain the highest standards of presentation and attention to detail.
• Provide Personal Assistant and administrative support to the principals.
• Manage household-related administration and correspondence.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations in Excel for submission to the accountant.
• Run work-related errands using the company vehicle.
• Assist with the smooth running of the residence and guest houses.

Skills

Staff management

Front-of-house service

Table setting & serving

Organisational skills

Administrative abilities

Excel proficiency

Driver's licence

Discretion

Dog lover

Tools

Excel

Job description

Live-in Butler / Housekeeper required in Cape Town.

Our client is seeking an exceptional and highly professional Live-in Butler / House Manager / Head Housekeeper to join a prestigious private residence with fabulous gardens and extensive grounds, set high in the mountains with spectacular ocean views.

The residence comprises a beautifully renovated main house and three guest houses. The property has approximately 12 garden staff, including a Head Gardener, an Estate Manager and two housekeepers. Seasonal staff, including a private chef, are contracted as required.

This is a senior, uniformed and hands-on position, with a strong focus on service, household management and guest experience. The successful candidate will also be required to assist the housekeepers with hands-on duties when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the private household.
• Coordinate and oversee household staff and ensure exceptional service standards.
• Assist with managing the housekeepers and support hands-on housekeeping duties.
• Set up and serve tables to an exceptionally high standard.
• Serve drinks and canapés to guests.
• Provide attentive, discreet and professional front-of-house service.
• Assist with hosting and ensuring a seamless guest experience.
• Maintain the highest standards of presentation and attention to detail.
• Provide Personal Assistant and administrative support to the principals.
• Manage household-related administration and correspondence.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations in Excel for submission to the accountant.
• Run work-related errands using the company vehicle.
• Assist with the smooth running of the residence and guest houses.

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a private household is essential.
• Experience in a Butler, House Manager, Head Housekeeper or similar senior hospitality position.
• Previous staff management experience.
• Strong front-of-house and guest service experience.
• Excellent table-setting and serving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and discretion.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong Personal Assistant and administrative abilities.
• Computer literate, with good Excel skills.
• Valid driver’s licence and confidence behind the wheel.
• A genuine love for dogs is essential.
• A background as a Chief Stewardess in the yachting industry would be advantageous.
• Professional, well-presented and service-oriented.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, uniformed position.

Important Information:

• Strictly non-smoking position.
• Full background checks will be conducted.
• References will be thoroughly checked.
• This is a live-in position requiring flexibility, discretion and a commitment to exceptional service.

Please note: Accommodation is provided for the successful candidate only. Regret, no dependants.