Butler

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Butler

Monroe, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    A private household in Monroe, NY, is seeking a versatile and personable Butler to provide all-around assistance in managing the household, food and beverage service, and supporting various daily tasks. The role is ideal for a hospitality-minded individual with a blend of hands-on service, house management skills, and the ability to assist with some personal assistant duties. This is a live-out position in a dynamic, growing household where professionalism and discretion are key, but the environment is relaxed and not overly formal. The position is full-time, 5 days flexible, with the flexibility to work longer hours and weekends when needed. The ideal candidate is extremely detail oriented, adaptable, and organized with a “no task too big or too small” attitude.

    Requirements:

    • Strong command of the English language; superb communication skills, both written and verbal
    • Excellent references from current and/or previous employers
    • Minimum 5+ years related experience working in private residences
    • Must be flexible with schedule
    • Must have strong time management, punctuality, and multi-tasking skills
    • Knowledge and comfort with both casual and formal dining service
    • Physical ability to be on your feet and incorporate extended hours
    • Positive, warm, fun, with a supportive personality
    • Ability to recognize and act on all home related and service needs
    • Professional in both mindset and manor; use of utmost discretion at all times
    • Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
    • Legally able to work in the United States


    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Administering all elements of hospitality, food, and beverage service within the residence daily
    • Management of wine cellar
    • Hands-on service in all elements of hospitality, in conjunction with additional members of the household staff such as housekeepers
    • Personal shopping, running errands, and concierge work as needed and upon request
    • Assisting with lunch/dinner parties/events and setup, plus any additional requests from the family
    • Formal and informal dinner and drink service
    • Greeting guests
    • Light general housekeeping when needed
    • Manage outside contractors
    • Additional Butler/Server roles and responsibilities as needed and requested by principals
  • Compensation
    $120,000-$180,000 per year