Butler

Entry Requirements:

You could get into this job through:

• applying directly
• specialist courses run by private training organisations

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

DirectApplication

You can apply for work directly or through a housekeeping agency if you have:

• experience of the hospitality or personal services industries
• the ability to speak a second language, if you're looking to work with clients whose first language is not English

OtherRoutes

You can get a qualification in butler skills which may improve your employment chances. There are private courses that teach traditional and modern professional butler skills, like:

• valeting, including clothing and shoe care
• setting a formal dining table and providing a waiting service
• social and dining etiquette
• international etiquette and protocols
• confidence and deportment

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Skills:

• excellent verbal communication skills
• active listening skills
• customer service skills
• sensitivity and understanding
• leadership skills
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to work well with others
• concentration skills
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• a desire to help people
• knowledge of English language
• to enjoy working with other people
• thinking and reasoning skills
• persuading skills
• the ability to understand people’s reactions
• the ability to work well with your hands
• the ability to sell products and services
• knowledge of maths
• knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
• a good memory

What you'll do:

Butlers carry out personal and household tasks for their employers.

In this role you could:

• manage diary appointments, book restaurants and travel
• represent your client at meetings
• manage the household and staff
• set formal dining tables and serve food and drinks
• chauffeur your client to appointments
• look after guests
• manage a wine cellar
• cook and prepare meals
• take care of pets
• organise activities on country estates

Location : You could work at a client's home, in a hotel or on a cruise ship.
Uniform : You may need to wear a uniform.

Salary:

Starter : £15,000
Experienced : £50,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

40 - 45 hours variable

Working Pattern is evenings / weekends / bank holidays flexibly

Career Path:

With experience you could become a head butler and supervise and train people new to the role.

Once you have a wide range of experience and contacts in the industry, you could look at setting up your own business, like a butler training school or a butler recruitment agency.