Senior Butler, Females only for cultural reasons. Open to those with UHNW residence, 5* London hotels or private yacht backgrounds. This is a newly created role for a Lead Butler at this large, formal property. Family in part-time residence. When the family are not in residence there is plenty to do to keep you busy. For example, you will work on creating a training programme for the temporary Butlers, house manuals, inventories, back of house duties, provisioning, purchasing and assisting the House Manager whose role is always busy year round.
During family visits (5-6 months total over a year) it will be very busy with a large contingent of temporary and some overseas travel staff. You will organise, train, manage and run the Butler team (6-8 people), to ensure and deliver consistent, exceptional service. F&B service can be both formal and informal depending on what is required daily.
Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm when the family are not in residence. When they are in situ, everyone works a 6 day week (extra work day taken as time in lieu) on an early or late shift rota. Early shift starts 8 am and late finishes around 10 pm with a taxi home provided. Staff meals provided when on duty during visits.
- Salary £55-£60,000
- 5 weeks paid holiday, plus bank holidays
- Pension and private health insurance
Must be legal to work in the UK, live within a reasonable commute, DBS and excellent checkable references.