Live-in Butler/House Manager in Berkshire
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Area | South of England, ALL |
| Sector | ButlerHousemanager |
| Currency | Pounds ste |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Jerome Thomas |
| Job Ref | VAC-59511 |
| Job Views | 628 |
- Description
- Our private client is looking to recruit an experienced Butler/House Manager for a full time position based in Berkshire.
Duties:Overseeing the running of the house to a 5 star hotel standard" Writing and maintaining a house operations book listing all details of the day-to-day requirements and operating procedures of the property." The management of all staff employed at the property" Organisation of all staff rotas" Overall supervision of all HR matters, including payroll, contracts, and any disciplinary issues" Supervision of the housekeeping team in maintaining and caring for the property and furnishings and wardrobe items therein" Training of other staff to provide correct levels of service" Liaising with suppliers and contractors" Carrying out provisioning, general shopping and other errands (including online shopping)." Preparing and serving snacks and drinks throughout the day when required." Overseeing and helping to care for the house pets (currently one dog and one cat) to include an element of house and pet sitting when the couple are away." Understanding and operating household systems including TV, WiFi, Security etc and ensuring the maintenance of same by outside contractors." Overseeing gardeners and ensuring that all repairs/maintenance jobs both inside and out are taken care of." Acting as a personal assistant and lifestyle planner for the Principals dealing with arranging holidays and social events when required." Greeting and receiving guests" Keeping accurate and detailed computerised records of any property related expenses" The overseeing of all security procedures for the property" To ensure that the property is stocked with all necessary items to facilitate the smooth day-to-day running of the property as a family homeRequirements:Proven 3-5 years' experience in a similar role (medium size households and managing 2-8 staff)" Excellent organisational and managerial skills" Precise with great attention to detail" Flexible in approach" Proactive and able to take initiative" Able to work autonomously and motivate a team" Fit - both houses are on several levels and require active personnel" Pet Knowledgeable & pet friendly with experience in pet care" A good communicator" A non smoker" Holding a full driving licence" Computer literate and accomplished in Word documents being able to prepare reports and documents to high standard and also detailed Excel sheets for accounting purposes." Courteous and polite - understand professional but discreet service requirements and "front of house" image" Smartly dressed and neatly turned out at all times" Of a good-humoured and cheerful disposition
Schedule5 and a half days a week.More InformationStatutory holiday of 20 days + Bank Holidays (days in lieu given for Bank Holidays worked)
Unless otherwise specified a minimum of 2 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay
Randolphs is an employment agency and employment business authorised to advertise the role on behalf of our client
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