Butler/ House Manager

SUMMARY:
Butler/ House Manager (live-in position based in Noordhoek)

POSITION INFO:

Exclusive Private Estate | Noordhoek, Cape Town

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day running of the private household and estate.
• Provide an exceptional and highly personalised level of service to the family and their guests.
• Perform and oversee formal Silver Service and dinner service to an exceptionally high standard.
• Prepare formal table settings and coordinate dining requirements with the Chef.
• Assist with and oversee events and entertaining hosted on the estate.
• Maintain and care for fine silverware, dinnerware, antique furniture and delicate household items.
• Supervise household staff and assist with the preparation of daily schedules and household routines.
• Be willing to take a hands-on approach to household duties when required.
• Identify household maintenance requirements, obtain quotations and coordinate with contractors and suppliers.
• Assist with household budgets, expenditure and accurate record keeping.
• Plan proactively for guests, events and the family's requirements.
• Manage in-house guests and assist with travel arrangements and reservations where required.
• Assist with the care and travel requirements of the family's dogs.
• Prepare regular updates and reports on household and estate projects.
• Work independently and confidently, particularly when the family is not in residence.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Drive luxury vehicles when required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a Butler, Private Butler, House Manager or in a comparable luxury private household environment.
• Extensive and demonstrable Silver Service experience – ESSENTIAL.
• Strong knowledge of formal dining etiquette and luxury household service.
• Experience working with high-profile, UHNW or private families would be highly advantageous.
• Impeccable personal presentation and excellent manners.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Strong staff management and leadership abilities.
• Highly organised with excellent planning and time-management skills.
• Discreet, trustworthy and able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Able to anticipate needs and demonstrate initiative without requiring constant direction.
• Calm, adaptable and professional when handling changing requests and unexpected situations.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity when required.
• Current driver's licence and confidence driving luxury vehicles.
• A genuine love and understanding of dogs.
• Impeccable references are required.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Butler / House Manager who takes genuine pride in providing world-class private household service