Cape Town: Qualified Butler posted by O’Brien Recruitment

1) professionally trained in the manor of being a Butler

2) professionally trained in food & beverage service an advantage

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

Please forward your CV to *****@*****.co.za

They will be responsible for the following duties:

• Overseeing correct layout, change-over and upkeep of table services for breakfast, lunch and evening meals; preparing dining tables in traditional English or French styles
• Maintaining and cleaning valuable silverware, fine porcelain and crystal wares
• Preparing travel plans for daily excursions and luggage for international travel
• Preserving and assisting in the managing the Owners private art collection
• Managing stock in the wine cellar and has a vast knowledge of wine’s in general
• Managing and supervising the creation and upkeep of floral displays
• Understanding, promoting and defending household protocols among staff and guests
• Assisting in the training of household staff
• Maintaining exhaustive, up-to-date inventories of valuables
• Inviting and welcoming guests
• Serving food and drinks, ensuring proper service at all time
• Liaising with the Villa Manager
• Taking full responsibility of maintaining and clean all three vehicles
• Understanding that when the Owners are not in the Villa, the Villa is to be maintained with a strict cleaning schedule

Knowledge and experience
Fluent command of English verbally and written communication
Honest and trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set
Detail oriented with the ability to manage the entire smooth running of the home in absence of the Villa Manager
Extensive experience in similar position within a private family residence with contactable references
High level of experience in Valet, Butler and Service positions
Flexible and able to accommodate business professionals schedule including public holidays and weekends

Personal attributes
Professional
Pro-active
Meticulous
Accountable
Reliable and trustworthy
Initiative
Energetic and dynamic
Attention to detail

Additional information
Schedule is flexible in accordance to the Villa’s & Owners needs
Availability required on all Weekends and Public Holidays when the Owners are in the Villa
Full time contractual placement with 3 month probation period.