Travelling Butler

Position Overview:

Seeking an experienced Travelling Butler for a formal residence in Dubai. The successful applicant will be experienced with providing both formal and semi-formal food and beverage service for the family and their guests. This position is full-time, live-in. There is travel required to other properties located in the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia.

Candidate Profile:

You are an experienced and well-rounded Butler who enjoys keeping a clean and organized home. You have a strong understanding of household management and food and beverage service. You have a do what it takes attitude and have a calm and collected approach when things dont go as planned. You are comfortable both in leadership roles and working with in a team; always a polished ambassador for the family.

Primary Responsibilities:

Formal and semi-formal table setting, food and beverage service to Principals and guests

Event planning and facilitation

Greeting of guests and visitors, answering telephone, and taking messages, general mail and correspondence

Management of household inventories and implementation of organizational strategies

Care of the butler pantry including china, crystal and silver

Ensure all household mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, equipment and fixtures are in good working order

Schedule and supervise trades and contractors

Monitor household budgets and costs for trades and vendors

Assist with the ordering and purchasing of household inventories

Ensure household security protocols are followed

Applicant Qualities:

Be a self-starter with an anticipatory, service-oriented disposition

Must possess excellent time management skills, be punctual, courteous, possess keen attention to detail and follow through on all tasks and projects assigned

Must possess a strong work ethic and understand invisible service

Must be a team player able to motivate and work with staff to ensure a positive outcome

Must have a sense and respect of boundaries, exercise diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality

A drivers license and clean driving record is required

COVID-19 Considerations

In order to maintain the health and safety of the workplace, this position will require a fully vaccinated candidate as a condition of employment. Proof of vaccination will be required by the candidate prior to their start date. Proof means documentation verifying receipt of a vaccination series approved by Health Canada.

Candidates will be required to comply with all established health and safety measures, which may include screening, wearing a mask or face covering, using provided PPE, maintaining appropriate physical distancing and self-monitoring of potential COVID-19 symptoms.