<p><strong>RESIDENTIAL BUTLER / HEAD HOUSEKEEPER </strong></p><p><strong>NOORDHOEK, SOUTH AFRICA</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Requirements: Previous private house experience, staff management, front of house, confident driver, dog lover.</strong> </p><p>Our long-term client is seeking an exceptional live-in Butler at a privately owned residence, with fabulous gardens and extensive grounds, set high up in the mountains with ocean views. </p><p>The residence consists of a beautifully renovated main house with 3 guest houses. There are about 12 garden staff including a Head gardener, as well as a house manager and two housekeepers. Seasonal staff contracted in as extras as and when needed including a private chef. </p><p>The position is uniformed & hands-on, and while it is a more senior post with a focus on service, assisting the housekeepers in a hands-on manner is also required.</p><p>The ability to set up and serve a table is paramount with good attention to detail. The requirement to serve drinks and canaps as well as being attentive but discreet to their guests is also important. </p><p>You should have excellent Personal Assistant skills and be computer literate, able to submit recons at the end of the month in Excel to the accountant. </p><p>Ideally you must have a valid drivers licence, own car is not required as there is a company car available for work related chores. Being a dog lover is essential.</p><p>Negotiable salary with a 1-bedroom cottage on site – regret no dependents. <strong>STRICTLY NON-SMOKING POST. FULL BACKGROUND CHECK TO BE CARRIED OUT AND REFERENCES CHECKED. (HU3894)</strong></p>