Butler in Kensington
Location: W8, London
Salary: £55,000-£60,000 (DOE)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm, with flexibility to stay later when required
A superb opportunity for an experienced, professionally trained Butler to join a distinguished private household in W8. This is a long term role supporting a refined residence with an emphasis on exceptional service, strong organisational capability and the highest levels of discretion. The successful candidate will bring proven private household experience, a calm and polished manner, and the ability to work seamlessly alongside the wider household team. A genuine love of dogs is essential!
Key Responsibilities
Service & Front of House
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Daily opening/closing of the property and ensuring full readiness at all times
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Reviewing the Principals' schedule each morning to anticipate and prepare for daily requirements
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Setting, serving and clearing meals; ensuring standards of presentation remain consistently high
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Welcoming and caring for Principals and guests with warmth, professionalism and attention to detail
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Maintaining and restocking the coffee machine, drinks cabinet and refreshment areas
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Ensuring dining and service spaces remain immaculate throughout the day
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Overseeing deliveries, household shopping and stock levels
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Providing support for dinners, events and occasional evening commitments
Household Management
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Maintaining the butler's pantry, wine cellar and household consumables
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Polishing and caring for silver, brass and fine service ware
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Replacing flowers when requested by the Principals
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Conducting regular checks of kitchen and pantry areas to ensure cleanliness and correct stock rotation
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Liaising with the Property Manager on maintenance, contractors and repair schedules
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Overseeing the care, cleaning and scheduling of the household car fleet
Wardrobe & Personal Support
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Organising and maintaining wardrobes to a high standard; pressing and general clothing care
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Cleaning and polishing shoes, coats and accessories and returning all items to their allocated places
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Packing and unpacking for travel with care and efficiency
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Communicating household requests to relevant staff and coordinating effectively with PAs
Candidate Requirements
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Formal Butler training from a recognised institution
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Strong, proven experience within a private household
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Evidence of longevity and commitment in previous roles
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Confident overseeing or coordinating small teams of household staff
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Full, clean UK driving licence
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Must be confident and comfortable with dogs
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Outstanding discretion, communication skills and a commitment to confidentiality
Additional Information
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Live-out preferred; live-in (in nearby accommodation) will be considered for the right candidate
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Some weekend or evening support may be required with advance notice
*Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application*