Qualified Butler

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for a skilled Butler. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in household management and fine dining service. Responsibilities include overseeing meals, managing valuable items, and maintaining schedules according to the Owners' needs. Candidates should have a good command of English and be flexible to work on weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 4 to 5 years of experience as a Butler.
• Must possess experience in managing a wine cellar and fine dining.
• Ability to maintain household protocols and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing table service for meals and preparing dining settings.
• Managing the cleaning and upkeep of valuable items.
• Preparing travel arrangements for the Owners.

Skills

Professional Butler training

Fluent English communication

Detail-oriented

Experience in managing household protocols

Job description

Overview

POSITION INFO :

• Professionally trained in the manner of being a Butler
• Professionally trained in food & beverage service an advantage
• Must have experience working as a Butler for at least 4 to 5 years in a Private Household or Boutique Guesthouse

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They will be responsible for the following duties :

• Overseeing correct layout, change-over and upkeep of table services for breakfast, lunch and evening meals; preparing dining tables in traditional English or French styles
• Maintaining and cleaning valuable silverware, fine porcelain and crystal wares
• Preparing travel plans for daily excursions and luggage for international travel
• Preserving and assisting in the managing the Owners private art collection
• Managing stock in the wine cellar and has a vast knowledge of wine's in general
• Managing and supervising the creation and upkeep of floral displays
• Understanding, promoting and defending household protocols among staff and guests
• Assisting in the training of household staff
• Maintaining exhaustive, up-to-date inventories of valuables
• Inviting and welcoming guests
• Serving food and drinks, ensuring proper service at all time
• Liaising with the Villa Manager
• Taking full responsibility of maintaining and cleaning all three vehicles
• Understanding that when the Owners are not in the Villa, the Villa is to be maintained with a strict cleaning schedule

Knowledge and experience

• Fluent command of English verbally and written communication
• Honest and trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage the entire smooth running of the home in absence of the Villa Manager
• Extensive experience in similar position within a private family residence with contactable references
• High level of experience in Valet, Butler and Service positions
• Flexible and able to accommodate business professional’s schedule including public holidays and weekends

Personal attributes

• Professional
• Pro-active
• Meticulous
• Accountable
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Initiative
• Energetic and dynamic
• Attention to detail

Additional information

• Schedule is flexible in accordance to the Villa's & Owners needs
• Availability required on all Weekends and Public Holidays when the Owners are in the Villa
• Full time contractual placement with 3 month probation period.