Summary
DAILY BUTLER/VALET/DRIVER
KNIGHTSBRIDGE
Salary: Circa £65 000-70 000+
Essential Requirements: Previous long-term private house experience, confident driver, strong communication skills, flexibility. Successful candidate MUST have at least one long term role with the same family or client of at least 5 years. Clients will not consider any applicant who has moved jobs frequently. Dog lover essential. Only candidates living in Central/Greater London can be considered.
Long-term and charming clients are seeking an immaculate and highly experienced traditional Butler/Valet/Driver to be based at their Knightsbridge property, with occasional travel to their property in Devon. This travel will include occasional weekends (with advance notice) and additional time in July.
You will be responsible for the general day-to-day running of the household, liaising with household staff, contractors, and the principals. Additionally, you will provide a full butler service, including front of house, meeting and greeting guests, table service, and wardrobe management, including packing and unpacking. Current Butler of 10 years recommends highly.
It is essential that you are an experienced and confident driver as you will also be responsible for driving the principals in London and Devon.
A dog lover is essential for this role, as there are two dogs that you will be required to assist with, including organising their boarding and vets/grooming appointments.
The ideal candidate will have a well-refined and traditional way of working and be able to interact with other staff working in the house and office. Good communication and organisational skills along with good computer skills are required.
This is a full-time position working 5 days per week, with hours ranging from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and approximately three later evenings as the principals do entertain. Occasional weekend work at the principals' Devon residence is required, with time off given in lieu.
The salary - circa £65-70k+ negotiable based on experience. Start date November 2024