This is a mixed position, which combines the duties of a classical Butler, Residence Manager, and a Footman/Chambermaid. Duties include but are not limited to:
· Plans and executes official representational events in close coordination with the principal and/or his/her spouse;
· Oversees and performs, with the Household Assistant, the daily housekeeping in daily coordination with the principal and/or his/her spouse;
· Cleans, with the help of the Household Assistant, official, private and guest rooms of the Residence (making beds, dusting, doing laundry, providing fresh flowers and/or fruit baskets, etc.)
· Keeps stock and replenishes stock of cleaning and household material;
· Selects the proper wine for representational events and keeps inventory of wine cellar;
· Cleans and polishes, as necessary, stemware, silverware and china as part of the preparations for official events;
· Sets tables; upon occasion making flower arrangements;
· Serves private as well as official meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions);
· Stocks, prepares, and serves beverages at receptions, teas, etc.;
· Answers the door and the telephone, and relays messages, if required;
· Consults daily with the principal or his/her spouse, reporting on possible maintenance and repair needs in the residence, on the exterior of the house, and the grounds;
· Coordinates with the principal and/or his/her spouse, and attends, all service calls to the Residence, keeping a log of what work was performed and what the next steps will be, if and as necessary;
· Recruits, coordinates, and manages additional waiters for representations evening whenever required;
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Secondary school and vocational training in a hotel or butler school.
Experience: Minimum five years' experience as a butler in a similar position or in a well-recognized hotel.
Language: Good working knowledge in English and Dutch OR good working knowledge in English and French.
Abilities and Skills: Must be knowledgeable in the smooth running of a residence, and as such must be versed in all areas of servicing and housekeeping. Must be tactful and discreet and must have good interpersonal skills.
Normal schedule is from Monday to Friday, however candidate must be flexible and may have to work on an occasional weekend.
IMPORTANT: ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.