Overview
A couple living between NYC and Washington, DC, is seeking a full-time butler to help keep their busy lives and properties on track. Depending on the day, the home is a mix of formal and informal services. This would be a live-out role, working tentatively Monday through Friday from 10am-8pm, with flexibility. Preference is for someone already local to NYC but they are open to relocating the right person. This position is looking to hire immediately.
Responsibilities
- Answering the door and receiving guests
- Handling packages
- Overseeing our cleaning staff that comes three days a week
- Pickup around the house on days the cleaning staff is not here
- Support the PA with organized events and formal/in-formal dinners
- Ability to cook light meals
- Table setting/silver service
- Comfortable watching small dogs
- Driving the principals, if needed
- Wardrobe/personal shopping
- Organization around the homes and properties
- Wine management
- Care of fine arts
- Create household manuals
- Handling vendors and contractors on the properties
- While the position would work directly with the principal and partner, the position would still report to the PA.
Requirements
- Five-Star level experience
- Prior formal service experience
- Traveling between properties
- Additional travel, if needed, may be required
- Driver's license with a clean record
- Fully vaccinated
- Polished and professional appearance at all times
- Being fluent in French is a plus but is not required
Salary and Benefits
The couple offers a competitive salary, health insurance, and paid time off.
