Butler - CLOSED

Butler Beverley Hills, Los Angeles

This is a full-time position, ideally Sunday to Thursday. Top negotiable salary based on experience, private healthcare, two weeks paid leave.  

The candidate MUST have worked as a full-time butler for a private family before or in a 5-star hotel as an executive Butler for the past 2-3 years, have an F&B background, and be flexible, reactive, and organized. A pleasant, helpful personality is a must. Butler academy would be a plus. Fluent in English and having worked ideally for European principals in the past. 

• Provide exceptional service to the family in the following and other areas: 
• F&B service for all meals, beverages, light fare, and snacks.
• Cover all aspects of table service throughout the property (interior and exterior)
• Prepare drinks, cocktails, fresh juices, and other hot and cold beverages.
• Prepare and propose food and beverage items with the Chef throughout the day.
• Ensure that all tableware and linen are ready for use, inventoried, and in sufficient quantity at all times, clean all service ware to the highest standard.
• Carry out table settings and mise en place for day-to-day use, as well as for events, be responsible for the setup in the family kitchen. Working closely with the Chef to ensure food stocks are found and produce is purchased as per the tastes and needs of the family.
• Be able to cook light fare as well as breakfast occasionally (would be a plus)
• Be able to train housekeepers to carry out table service and mise en place when they are not present.
• Maintain an impeccable butler's service area and back of house kitchen area, participating in daily cleaning of the dining areas, house and any other area as well as carry out deep cleaning when required.
• Ensure that all beverages are stocked, ordered, and inventoried at all times.  
• Generally, anticipate and prepare for the family's needs based on their daily agenda, the weather, guests, and events.
• Assist with general tasks and demands from the family, such as preparing items for travel, helping to maintain the gentleman's wardrobe, and tidying and organizing the household.
• Be computer, House Management, and TV savvy
• Greet the family and guests, ensuring that personal items are tidied and cared for.
• Receive packages and deliveries, placing them where required and ensuring that they are inventoried and listed
• Communicate with the House Manager, Personal Assistant, Driver, and other household staff about the comings and goings of the family to ensure service runs smoothly.  
• Welcome private service providers and ensure they are ready to provide services with the necessary timing and equipment for the family in the desired location.
• Work alongside staff in all service positions to provide direct support for the day-to-day activities