What is a Butler?
A Butler is the senior manager of a formal or multi-staffed household, usually in charge of only one residence. A Butler typically has professional training and formal experience in the field. A Butler can be a live-in or live-out employee.
What are the responsibilities of a Butler?
A Butler's responsibilities generally cover a variety of tasks essential to the running of a complex or multi-staffed household. Typical duties of a Butler may include the following:
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The receiving of guests
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Running household and/or personal errands for the household or employer
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Managing service vendors
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Making travel arrangements for the employer and/or other household guests
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Helping to maintain household security
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Assisting with the cooking and serving of meals and drinks
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Setting the table for meals
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Creating household budgets
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Maintaining the wine cellars and knowledge about fine wines
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Experience with general valet duties
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Management of the provisions in secondary residences
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Hiring and overseeing other household staff
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Scheduling the maintenance for miscellaneous items in the estate (stables, boats, planes, etc.)
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Some light housekeeping duties
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What is the salary range for a Butler?
A Butler's salary is usually based on two factors: the amount of experience the Butler brings to the position and the duties and hours included in the job description. Butlers generally earn a salary between $50,000 and $80,000 annually, plus benefits.
I want to begin my domestic Butler employment search with your agency, what's the next step?
Our team of Placement Counselors in our Bay Area Town & Country Resources offices stand ready with an extensive pool of cheerful, professional candidates to assist you with your household needs. Once we have the details of the assignment and a signed referral agreement, we will begin your search! Call us during our business hours, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, to talk with one of our trained Placement Counselors or to arrange a personal meeting at one of our Bay Area offices.
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