1) professionally trained in the manor of being a Butler

2) professionally trained in food & beverage service an advantage

3) must have experience working as a Butler for at least 4 to 5 years in a Private Household or Boutique Guesthouse

Please forward your CV to ellarine@obr.co.za

They will be responsible for the following duties:

• Overseeing correct layout, change-over and upkeep of table services for breakfast, lunch and evening meals; preparing dining tables in traditional English or French styles
• Maintaining and cleaning valuable silverware, fine porcelain and crystal wares
• Preparing travel plans for daily excursions and luggage for international travel
• Preserving and assisting in the managing the Owners private art collection
• Managing stock in the wine cellar and has a vast knowledge of wine's in general
• Managing and supervising the creation and upkeep of floral displays
• Understanding, promoting and defending household protocols among staff and guests
• Assisting in the training of household staff
• Maintaining exhaustive, up-to-date inventories of valuables
• Inviting and welcoming guests
• Serving food and drinks, ensuring proper service at all time
• Liaising with the Villa Manager
• Taking full responsibility of maintaining and clean all three vehicles
• Understanding that when the Owners are not in the Villa, the Villa is to be maintained with a strict cleaning schedule

Knowledge and experience
• Fluent command of English verbally and written communication
• Honest and trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set
• Detail oriented with the ability to manage the entire smooth running of the home in absence of the Villa Manager
• Extensive experience in similar position within a private family residence with contactable references
• High level of experience in Valet, Butler and Service positions
• Flexible and able to accommodate business professional’s schedule including public holidays and weekends

Personal attributes
• Professional
• Pro-active
• Meticulous
• Accountable
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Initiative
• Energetic and dynamic
• Attention to detail

Additional information
• Schedule is flexible in accordance to the Villa's & Owners needs
• Availability required on all Weekends and Public Holidays when the Owners are in the Villa
• Full time contractual placement with 3 month probation period.