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House Manager/Butler Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Butler, House Manager
  • Contact: Jules le Roux
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Location: West London
  • Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 117519
  • Contact Email: jules@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

House Manager/Butler Job

UHNWI with a residence in Mayfair, is looking for an organised and disciplined House Manager who has experience in private sector.

You will be managing the housekeeping team and will work closely with the Chef, Maintenance Manager, Housekeepers and Head of Private Office, to ensure that the Principal’s (and family) life runs smoothly.

Flexibility is essential when principal is in residence (approx. 6 months of the year).

Key duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Personal assistance to Principal and family

  • Receiving guests in formal and welcoming manner

  • Butler service for the principal, family and guests

  • Assisting the Head of Private Office and Maintenance Manager with household and family security measures

  • Identifying maintenance issues, repairing/reporting to the Maintenance Manager

  • Maintaining budget and inventory of household supplies

  • Maintaining and reporting on household accounts (utilities, dry cleaning, gardening etc)

  • Management of the household staff - schedule setting, allocation of duties and identifying areas of improvement/providing training

  • Preparing reports for Principal and head office, as required

  • Care and inventory of fine art and tableware

  • Liaising with chef regarding the menus for the upcoming day/week

  • Personal shopping and errands for the Principal

  • Wardrobe management, packing/unpacking of luggage 

Salary - £70,000 - £80,000 GPA

Hours - When principal is in residence - 12 noon - 10pm (approx. 6 months a year)