A permanent, live in Butler is required for a prestigious household on a large Estate near Newbury, with the flexibility to support the London team at the Family’s London residence on a regular basis. Ideally to start as soon as possible. The candidate should have had similar experience in a private household ideally.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Driving family members & general errands - driving licence essential
• Formal table service and service of drinks.
• Preparing properties for Family’s arrival (inc. stock take, liaising with housekeeping staff and wider Estate team).
• International travel with family (with a potential of up to 8 weeks of the year, 2 weeks at a time)
• Polishing silverware and precious items.
• Liaising with external contractors.
Overview: Flexible working throughout the week to fit with family needs. Two days off during the week, you must be happy to work weekends. There is a requirement to travel with the family throughout the year (mainly to Switzerland and South of France, with the potential for further Global travel - but usually no more than 2 weeks at a time, and not more than 8 weeks a year). Positioned on a private country Estate, reporting to the Family PA, you will work alongside another Butler (must be able to take direction but also be strong enough to work independently), a Chef and a team of housekeepers and gardeners to maintain the property and serve the family when they are in residence. The existing team are a hardworking, supportive but fun team. Ideally someone who is familiar with shooting weekends as, although not a shooting estate, the family do host dinners throughout the shooting season. Gun license not essential, but beneficial.
Hours: 5 days Monday-Sunday. Weekends essential. Usually a rota shift which could be 6.30am-4/5pm or 11am-8/9pm - flexibility essential as it will depend on the family movements
Essential:
1. DBS Check
2. Driving licence
3. Flexible worker, with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
4. Ability to work in a team, but also independently
Desirable:
5. Gun License.
6. Live-In, we would consider Live-out for the right person.
7. Previously worked on a country estate.
8. Hospitality / Cabin crew experience
9. Butler / Service experience
Salary Offered: £38-£45k DOE
Accommodation provided is a one bedroom apartment, own bathroom. No bills applicable. The accommodation is suitable for a single person, or a couple but one half of the couple would need to work elsewhere off the estate. The accommodation is private, not shared. Not suitable for children but a pet may be considered. There is a garden with the property.
If you are interested in this position, please email ella@sugarellacooks.co.uk with your CV