Buter/Valet - Manhattan PLACED
Traveling Butler / Senior Butler
Primary Residence: New York City (20,000 sq. ft. Brownstone)
Seasonal Residence: The Hamptons (Summer Months)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Year-Round
Client: Private Ultra-High-Net-Worth Gentleman
Position Overview
A private, discreet, and business-focused UHNW gentleman in his late 50s–early 60s is seeking an experienced, confident, and highly detail-oriented Butler to oversee his New York City brownstone and provide seasonal support at his Hamptons estate.
The New York residence is a five-story, 20,000 sq. ft. brownstone with a housekeeper already in place, along with additional support staff and vendors engaged as needed. The Hamptons property is a large, significant estate that is fully staffed during the summer season.
This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for a polished professional who brings youthful energy, strong physical stamina, exceptional attention to detail, and a refined service mindset. The environment is professional, business-like, respectful, and calm. Discretion and emotional intelligence are essential.
Key Responsibilities
New York (Primary Residence):
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Provide high-level butler service and daily operational oversight of a five-story brownstone
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Coordinate closely with the existing housekeeper, vendors, and service providers
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Oversee household standards, service flow, and presentation at all times
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Manage schedules, deliveries, inventory, and household systems
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Support light guest hosting and formal service as needed
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Ensure seamless daily operations with minimal disruption to the principal
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Maintain discretion, privacy, and confidentiality at all times
Hamptons (Seasonal Support):
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Travel with the principal during the summer months
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Oversee a large, fully staffed Hamptons estate
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Act as point of coordination between seasonal staff, vendors, and property management
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Ensure continuity of service standards between residences
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Assist with entertaining, events, and guest readiness as required
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Butler, Senior Butler, or similar role within a private residence or luxury estate or Five Star resort experience
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Confident, polished, and detail-driven with a strong service ethic
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Physically fit, energetic, and able to comfortably navigate a five-story home daily
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Youthful mindset with professional maturity and excellent judgment
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Exceptionally discreet, calm, and respectful
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and anticipate needs
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Comfortable leading and coordinating staff and vendors
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Tech-savvy and able to manage digital systems, schedules, and communications
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Flexible and willing to travel seasonally to the Hamptons
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Fluent English required; additional languages a plus
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White-glove service experience strongly preferred
Additional Details
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Full-time, year-round position
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Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
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Travel expenses covered for Hamptons season
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Professional, respectful, and low-ego working environment
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Ideal for a candidate who values structure, discretion, and long-term stability
- Relocation assistance for outstanding candidates
