KS677 - Butler w/ Estate Management Experience - Los Angeles/Miami/Travel++ - British American Household Staffing
Los Angeles, CA
About the Job
Overview:
A busy couple is seeking a properly trained butler for their properties and lifestyle. The role would be based out of Los Angeles or Miami, and involve travel several times per month and then, once or twice a year there would be extended travel for several weeks at a time. Their properties are spread across California, Miami, and one international location.
Responsibilities:- Acting as a faithful right-hand valet to the principal
- Anticipating all needs
- Managing busy schedule logistics
- Maintaining all personal preferences
- A true butler who has a background in service with a modern-day approach (similar to a hotelier butler at a trendy luxury hotel)
- Packing/unpacking of luggage upon arrival and departure
- Wardrobe maintenance and upkeep
- Household inventory and supply maintenance
- Traveling ahead to prepare residences for principals arrival
- Preparation of cocktails, coffee and light meals (salads, smoothies, etc.)
- Acting as a chauffeur/driver for airport pickup/drop offs and appointment/reservations as needed
- Pet care, as needed among staff
- Walk through of properties
- Maintenance and vendor management
- Handling budgets/expenses with the business management team
- Vehicle maintenance
- Aviation logistics
- Prior experience organizing intimate events, dinner parties, working with vendors, chefs, menus and necessary equipment rentals.
- The ability to speak Spanish or Italian is a plus!
Knowledge of wines, bar-tending/mixology
Knowledge of high-end hotel service industry
- Training at a butler academy or a high-end hotel such as the Ritz, Four Seasons, Rosewood, etc.
- Experience working at a prior high-end luxury service hotel or private home
- Experience managing staff across multiple properties and delegating the principals needs
- An understanding of high-level furniture, fixtures, and lifestyle is needed
- Ability to maintain consistency across the homes with protocols and procedure
- Tech savvy
- Pet friendly
- Detail-oriented
- Discretion above all else
- Clean, valid driver's license
- Passport Ready (Not expiring within six months)
- Legal to work in the US and have a US Passport, Green Card, or EAC
The couple is open on salary, depending on experience and will offer a benefits package.
Source : British American Household Staffing