A well-established entrepreneurial family based in Central Europe is seeking a trustworthy Butler - main location Austria / area Tyrol - with extended experience and knowledge; a Butler who is passionate about their work, and has excellent management skills.

The main focus will be the Principal's work-life balance. The Butler has to create and maintain an organisational structure, and be able to manage and/or brief multiple other staff members such as the Chef, Housekeeper, Personal Assistant, and other contractors.

The Principal travels regularly for business and also private (as the Principal owns several European properties), and the Butler is expected to join them – flexibility is important. This is a Live-out position.

Duties include:

• Being responsible for all (primary and secondary) house management & housekeeping duties: building and maintaining a structure, and managing the Housekeeper regarding cleaning; being responsible for the silverware, turndown service at night, receiving guests, making appointments regarding maintenance, running errands, mail-post delivery & fetching, and grocery shopping, coordinating vendors and contractors, operating AV systems, apps, and iPads
• You will be the main contact point for the Personal Assistant and own light PA duties (such as managing Principal’s personal appointments)
• Table & menu management includes setting tables and serving meals, white-glove service, formal serving skills and service styles, table manners, making coffee, serving wines, creating menus (in collaboration with the Chef), and special celebrations
• Laundry and Wardrobe management: knowledge of linens and fine fabric care, clothing maintenance, ironing & pressing, dry-cleaning, steaming, and also ordering clothes and product knowledge
• Ordering and stock management (such as Principal’s personal items, wine cellar, cigars)
• Valeting skills: purchasing and taking care of clothing and shoes, maintaining inventories, and packing and unpacking suitcases
• Performing light cleaning duties
• Special events (High Tea or BBQ), knowledge of hygiene, and quality control
• Fleet maintenance: driving and managing the maintenance of the cars and fuels in absence of the Driver
• Driving for long and short trips of the Principal, running errands, airport pick-ups and drop-offs
• Budgeting and finances: being able to create and manage the budget of the household, monitoring daily expenses, and preparing monthly budgets
• Knowledge of etiquette & protocol
• Being a listening ear and right hand of the Principal at all times

Candidate requirement:

• Experience and knowledge of the profession of a Butler
• Experience in working within a private household
• Self-organised, and highly experienced with at least one entire house organisation
• Able to manage and brief all other staff members
• A friendly and calm character, but always having a professional attitude
• Able to ‘read the room’, and support the healthy (and busy) lifestyle of the Principal
• A person wishing to invest in a long-term relationship
• English speaking is preferred

Working Hours and Days: Full-Time position, 5 days a week
Accommodation: Live-out
Start Date: As soon as possible
Benefits: A car will be provided; during all travelling (private jet), hotels and meals will be covered
Salary: Please present salary expecation