Qualified Butler

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a professionally trained Butler in Cape Town. The role requires at least 4-5 years of experience in private households or guesthouses, responsibilities include overseeing dining services, managing the art collection, and maintaining inventories. Candidates must be detail-oriented, trustworthy, and flexible with schedules including weekends. This is a full-time position with a 3-month probation period.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of experience as a Butler in a Private Household or Boutique Guesthouse.
• Extensive experience in Valet, Butler, and Service positions.
• Proactive with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee layout and upkeep of table services for meals.
• Maintain and clean silverware and porcelain.
• Create travel plans and prepare luggage.
• Manage private art collection and wine cellar.

Skills

Food & beverage service experience

Fluent in English

Trustworthy

Detail-oriented

Experience in private residences

Flexible schedule

Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

1) Professionally trained as a Butler.

2) Food & beverage service experience is an advantage.

3) Must have at least 4 to 5 years of experience working as a Butler in a Private Household or Boutique Guesthouse.

Please forward your CV to the provided contact.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the proper layout, change-over, and upkeep of table services for breakfast, lunch, and dinner; preparing dining tables in traditional English or French styles.
• Maintaining and cleaning valuable silverware, fine porcelain, and crystalware.
• Preparing travel plans for daily excursions and luggage for international travel.
• Managing and assisting with the private art collection of the Owners.
• Managing stock in the wine cellar with a broad knowledge of wines.
• Creating and maintaining floral displays.
• Understanding, promoting, and enforcing household protocols among staff and guests.
• Assisting in training household staff.
• Maintaining detailed, up-to-date inventories of valuables.
• Welcoming and inviting guests.
• Serving food and drinks with proper service at all times.
• Liaising with the Villa Manager.
• Maintaining and cleaning all three vehicles.
• Maintaining a strict cleaning schedule when the Owners are not in the Villa.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Honest, trustworthy, and proactive.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage the home in the absence of the Villa Manager.
• Extensive experience in similar roles within private residences, with verifiable references.
• High-level experience in Valet, Butler, and Service positions.
• Flexible to accommodate the schedules of business professionals, including holidays and weekends.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional
• Proactive
• Meticulous
• Accountable
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Initiative
• Energetic and dynamic
• Attention to detail

Additional Information:

• Schedule is flexible according to the Villa's and Owners' needs.
• Availability required on weekends and public holidays when the Owners are present.
• Full-time contractual position with a 3-month probation period.