Two multi-lingual Junior Rota Butler/ Drivers, London with travel

A lovely HNW family is looking for two competent Rota Junior Butler/ Drivers (1 month on/ off) to provide an all-round service to high standards in their properties in London and the Swiss Alps with travel. Must be experienced drivers (UK/ EU), speak English and at least German or Italian or French.

**Instead of two ROTA Junior Butler/ Drivers, the role is also available as a single House Manager/ Butler.

The family own a fully staffed town house that is spread over several floors in Central London as well as a chalet in the Swiss Alps (German speaking side). Staff include housekeepers, a driver, a Private Chef and PA / CoF who these roles report to. The family is looking for a smooth high end all-round front of house service. Concierge/ PA type duties or cooking will not be required. All properties have a modern high end interior and are managed by smart home technology which the Butler/ Drivers should be familiar with.

This role is ideally for two consummate service professionals who live and breathe high end service and who thrive on delivering an exceptionally high standard with acute attention to detail. A high degree of flexibility and being hands on is a must as the households are well organized yet always busy particularly in the evenings. The properties are run informally with formal occasions, so excellent knowledge of etiquette and a true service attitude is essential along with strong front of house skills. A yachting background is welcome. This roles require two Butler/ Drivers who are able to oversee all areas competently and with a friendly demeanour which the family appreciate. The roles report to the Principals and the Chief of Staff.

Duties of the Junior Rota Butler/ Drivers:

• Daily checks of properties
• Oversee family´s schedule ahead of time
• Check family wardrobe (sorting and ordering)
• Shop for food, household items, personal clothing etc. 
• Manage wine cellar (purchasing and inventory)
• Organize and planning events incl. invitations
• Welcome guests provide drinks and table service
• Oversee menu/ table laying and decorations with Private Chef (incl. special diets of guests)
• Arrange and maintain flower arrangements and bouquets
• Oversee security and alarms within the property (training staff accordingly)
• Ensure properties are kept child safe
• Organize and oversee maintenance of property (hands on as well as oversee contractors)
• Manage and update smart home management automation
• Refresh rooms or ready rooms/ property for arrival
• Liaise with private office, the Private PA/ CoS and the Private Chef
• Oversee care of garden and exterior spaces and furniture
• Provide chauffeur service when required
• Pack/ unpack and oversee luggage transport
• Occasional travel with the Principal on short trips
• Accompany family on holidays (primarily school holidays)
• Run errands

 Requirements for the Junior Rota Butler/ Drivers:

• EU passport with Pre or Settled Status OR UK passport 
• Must have clean drivers´ license and be a confident driver (UK and EU driving)
• Fluency in English and must speak either (ideally) German or French or Italian
• A min. of 3 years´ experience within a private household with a hospitality background
• Ideally trained in formal butler duties including service skills 
• Must be tech savvy (incl. smart systems and security)
• Strong front of house and etiquette skills
• Knowledge of London an advantage
• Must be independent without commitments, able to travel when required
• High degree of flexibility and being able to work as a team with the other butler/ driver and other staff

The family is looking for two Junior Butler/ Drivers who are hands on, hard-working, honest, well organized, highly professional, adaptable and able to prioritize while knowing what is happening where and when. Candidates should be confident in their abilities offering the family a high level of an all-round service so they can enjoy their properties and time together.

Accommodation: Live-in when in London (separate local self-contained apartment provided). In the Swiss Alps a newly refurbished studio is provided close by. When travelling elsewhere, single accommodation and subsistence is always provided.

Hours: 1 month on, 1 month off with breaks during the day and a lot of flexibility particularly when travelling. During the day the household is less busy when breaks should be taken. The busiest time is the mornings and the evenings particularly when entertaining guests during the holidays.

Salary: £50K gross per year per Butler/ Driver on a live-in basis during the rota duty, depending on experience and previous salary level, plus holidays.

To start: as soon as possible, early 2025 after a paid trial