Butler & Houseman | New York State

Roles and Responsibilities

The Butler is expected to actively plan and assist in all service-related duties required by The Principals, to include:

• Greeting of guests and visitors.
• Oversee catering services, work with the Chef(s) and front of house team to create a seamless and timely service of meals. 

• Setting the table for breakfast, lunch & dinner.

• Lead food service, perform front of house service as needed for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (in particular when entertaining) and assisting the chef in the kitchen 

• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of special events (Including: dinner/cocktail parties), a proven sense of style and the aesthetic will be required for these occasions. 


• Manage and overview for all household services and deliveries, such as flower arranging and installation, food deliveries, alcohol and wine stock and food supplies and dry cleaning. 

• Work closely with the Principals EA with a view to cover for days off during high season. 

• Possess a thorough understanding of the household systems such as Bel-Air Cinema, phone systems, Audio & AV, iPod docks, Apple TV / Apple music, speakers/sound system and Wi-Fi throughout the residence. 

• Overview of the efficient and effective operation of climate control throughout the residences and managing the pool temperature. 

• Ensuring adequate utilities are provided.
• Arranging: shopping, entertainment; chauffeuring and other services if and as requested.

The Butler & House Manager will also have oversight and responsibility for duties relating to:

• Housekeeping & Laundry
• Administration 
• Finance & Operations, and 
• HR / Personnel 

Note: A full version of the full Job Description will be shared with all shortlisted candidates 

Entry Requirements

Candidates must be able to present the following: Skills, Attributes & Experience

• Experience gathered in high profile establishments and/or household where there is focus on creating family environments.
• Communication skills with an excellent command of English, spoken and written (knowledge of additional languages would provide an advantage).
• Knowledge of etiquette and correct forms of address. 

• A good working knowledge of Windows with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• A lead by example, ‘hands-on' approach to work.
• Highly flexible in nature. 

• An easy-going personality with a willingness to support and learn. 
• Understand the importance of discretion and ability to handle confidential information. 

• Reliable, honest and with an open nature. 

• Patience, tact, and a ready sense of humour. 

• The ability to work to tight deadlines whilst multitasking and prioritize the workload.
• Willing to work out-of-hours. 
• Attention to detail is of vital importance 


• Happy to lead Front-of-House and Food & Beverage Service duties. 


While it is also important that candidates present the right credentials, the client would like to emphasis that they wish to find someone who shows: a real love and passion for their profession combined with proven longevity in their previous roles, and a desire to seek a new, long-term working commitment.

Eligibility

It is vital that candidates present ALL of the following:

• USA citizenship / or papers to work in USA.
• A clean driving license and a proven safe driver.
• Excellent work experience with checkable references.
• Clean records, along with
• An established home in NYS.