Live-in Estate Butler in Berkshire with travel

Our HNW client is currently seeking an experienced, flexible Butler to work at their country residence near Newbury & support the London team at their West London residence on a regular basis. 

Reporting to the Family PAs, working closely with a second Butler, a Chef, and a team of gardeners & housekeepers to ensure the smooth running of the estate and provide service when the family is in residence. Flexibility is key, with a requirement to adapt working hours to meet the family’s needs. 

There is a requirement to travel with the family throughout the year, primarily to Switzerland, with the potential for additional global travel.

Familiarity with shooting weekends is an advantage, whilst it is not a shooting estate, the family often hosts dinners during the shooting season. 

The existing team are hardworking yet supportive and fun — this position is ideal for someone who is a team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. 

Duties include (but not limited to):

• Driving family members and running general errands 


• Serving and accommodating the family and their guests ensuring their needs are met, with an attentive and approachable manner. 


• Formal table setting and fine dining service 


• Preparing residences ahead of the family’s arrival, including stock take and coordination with the chef, housekeeping and the wider estate team 


• International travel (with a potential of up to 12 weeks of the year) 


• Polishing and maintaining silverware and valuable items 


• Granting access to the estate and house for contractors, deliveries, and guests following security protocols. 

Requirements:

• Understanding of basic security protocols, with the ability to follow procedures 


•  A keen eye for detail whilst being forward thinking and demonstrating initiative. 


• Excellent communication skills with a polite, respectful, and discreet approach.


• Current DBS Check or willing to have one (The family have 5 children, over 12 years old) 


•  Driving licence 


•  Flexible worker, with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. 


•  Ideally, previously worked on a country estate. 


• Previous experience serving at events


• Hospitality / Cabin crew or yacht experience is highly desireable

Working Days/Hours: 5 days a week Monday-Sunday. Weekends essential.

Accommodation: self-contained one-bedroom private accommodation on the estate (partner welcome)

Salary: : £38- 44k per year DOE

To start: ASAP 

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 authorized to advertise the role on behalf of our client