Butler Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Butler, House Manager
  • Contact: Jules le Roux
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Location: Buckinghamshire
  • Salary: £60,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 116383
  • Contact Email: jules@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Live in Butler Job, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire

A private second-home (main residence in London) working for an English family with grown up children is looking for a live in Butler. The house is well maintained and has 5 bedrooms. There is also a separate guest cottage. The position is supported by a part-time cook  and two cleaning staff.

The garden and grounds around the house are maintained by a separate team.

Good communication and coordination with the household team in London is essential.

Main Skills

  • Ability to work well with others

  • Budgeting

  • Good communication skills

  • Service of lunches and dinners

  • Household shopping

  • Managing cleaning staff

  • Occasional local driving for family and guests

  • Organising household schedules

  • Pet friendly

  • Preparing breakfast and light meals

  • Problem solving

  • Receiving guests

  • Serving pre-prepared meals

  • Serving pre-dinner drinks and snacks

  • Serving tea and snacks

  • Supervising contractors in the house

  • Table setting

  • Working with the house chef to plan meals

Additional duties

  • Carrying out 2 security walk / day every other weekend – duty shared with the Head Gardener – and covering when she is away.

  • The house is used by the family for extended weekends and longer periods during the summer.

The role includes:

  • A staff car.

  • Well-maintained separate onsite accommodation.

  • No international travel required.

Salary - £60,000 Gross per annum

Responsible Consultant - Jules le Roux

Consultant email - Jules@greycoatlumleys.co.uk