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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, December 2021, Recent Hospitality Graduates

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Read some of the graduates’ feedback elsewhere in this newsletter, in the column In Their Words.

 

In the picture below, IIMB’s president Mr. Amer A. Vargas is shown with part of the butler team, as well as the Training Directors, Front Office Manager and the General Manager, at Raffles Meradhoo in the Maldives, following the refresher training they finished last month.

The Institute is dedicated to raising service standards by broadly disseminating the mindset and superior service expertise of that time-honored, quintessential service provider, the British Butler, updated with modern people skills, and adapted to the needs of modern employers and guests in staffed homes, luxury hotels, resorts, spas, retirement communities, jets, yachts & cruise ships around the world.”

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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, December 2021, In Their Words

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How those trained by the Institute’s Trainers feel about their Experience

Hospitality Service Graduates

Asked: “What did you like the least of the training?”: “N/A, but we want more training from Mr. Amer A. Vargas!  10+” C.W.O’N

“The training was very deep and detailed. Amer took his time to make sure we learn everything.”

“(The course) was very informative. It provided information & practical things that I did not have in mind (before). I especially liked the training session on the different types of ties, table settings, ways to use positive language & how to face things that can be negative in a positive light; how to respond to impractical/illegal guest requests in a very professional manner that does not affect your integrity, wine pouring, packing, unpacking…” U.G.

“I liked how in depth the training was. Mr. Amer made sure that I actually understood and learned what he was explaining. I really enjoyed the packing and unpacking training, as well as the wine pouring and the table setting sessions. 10/10: Mr. Amer was an amazing teacher/butler.” A.B.

Asked: “What you liked the least about the training?”: “In all honesty, I liked everything. The concept of “least liked doesn’t fit in my training vocabulary. (It was) neatly organized, perfect timing and successfully balanced. (Almost) too good to be true. Deeply appreciated. Great personality… 10!” H.H.

“The training was very informative and I would say I like the unpacking and organizing best. Mr. Amer was very transparent with his teaching, which made everything very easy to understand.” K.P.

(The training) was very interactive and everything was explained in detail. Very inspiring: I loved how what was explained could be used not only at work, but can be applied in our personal life and self growth.” A.Z.

“I liked everything about the training, especially because this was something new for me. What I liked the most is that everything was very well detailed: from the point where you learn the theory part to the practicals where you apply everything hands on. 10” F.G.

“Interactive, funny, approachable trainer. Absolutely loved the training! It was absolutely perfect: I wish it would be longer… 10!

(I particularly liked) “how Mr. Amer explained how to do everything. This is the best training I ever did in my entire hospitality life. Thank you to Joali Being for this training, and also thanks to Mr. Amer: he is the best of the best. A 10 for sure!”

“I loved how everything was explained in detail and (we were given) real-life of scenarios about how to perform in both difficult and easy situations. Mostly, Mr. Amer helped us improve on all the weak points we needed to improve on. It was a lovely experience to have been part of this training. M.R.

“Being a newbee I would say I loved how the training started. It wasn’t only about learning how to be a butler, but also important things like how to work as a team or how to study altogether. Also, to our trainer: thank you for making things interesting with visual images, video clips… and blending in so well with all of us. You have an excellent personality and thank you again for the knowledge you shared with us. I wish we would have gotten more time (for this training). I rate the training) a 9.5 out of 10: come again and let’s learn more so that I can grant it a 10!” S.

“I really liked that we were engaged all throughout the training. It was unique and the theory classes were also really fun and easy not to lose focus despite the long hours. Practicals were also very easy to follow, in spite of not having any prior experience as a butler. Everything was simplified and easy to learn and had a good flow and sequence to it.”

“The best part of the training would be the amount of details provided.  Mr. Amer focused on every part of the training. I love the fact that the training was not set out to work on a robotic style (rigid standards, verbiage, postures…) and personalizing to each and every guest differently. Learning the guests emotional state and how to interact with them was a major plus point. Overall the training was splendid: enjoyed every moment! 10/10, and I would go beyond if I could :-)” A.A.

“10/10: It was a honor to be trained by Mr. Amer.”

“It was very fast! Would like to get longer hours next time! 10000% 10 out of 10!” A.S.

 

The Institute is dedicated to raising service standards by broadly disseminating the mindset and superior service expertise of that time-honored, quintessential service provider, the British Butler, updated with modern people skills, and adapted to the needs of modern employers and guests in staffed homes, luxury hotels, resorts, spas, retirement communities, jets, yachts & cruise ships around the world.

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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, November 2021, Butlers In the Media

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by Steven Ferry

 

 

An almost complete black-out on butlers in the media this month, with just one mention of a resort chain that should know better, because they have proper butlers and yet are now downgrading that concept for their guests by introducing “pizza butlers.”

The Institute is dedicated to raising service standards by broadly disseminating the mindset and superior service expertise of that time-honored, quintessential service provider, the British Butler, updated with modern people skills, and adapted to the needs of modern employers and guests in staffed homes, luxury hotels, resorts, spas, retirement communities, jets, yachts & cruise ships around the world.

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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, November 2021, In Their Words

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How those trained by the Institute’s Trainers feel about their Experience

Hospitality Service Graduates

About “What did you like the least of the training?”: “N/A, but we want more training from Mr. Amer A. Vargas!  10+” CHENELLE WILSON O’NEAL

“The training was very deep and detailed. Amer took his time to make sure we learn everything”

“(The course) was very informative. It provided information & practical things that I did not have in mind. I especially liked the training session on the different types of ties, table setting, ways to use positive language & how to fase things that can be negative in a positive light; how to respond to impractical/illegal guest requests in a very professional manner that not affect your integrity, wine pouring, packing, unpacking…” UNDREA GEORGE

“I liked how in depth the training was. Mr. Amer made sure that I actually understood and learned what he was explaining. I really enjoyed the packing and unpacking training, as well as the wine pouring and the table setting sessions. 10/10: Mr. Amer was an amazing teacher/butler.” ALLAN BOUTIN

About “What you liked the least about the training?”: “In all honesty, I liked everything. The concept of “least liked  doesn’t fit in my training vocabulary. (It was) neatly organized, perfect timing and succesfully balanced. Toog good to be true. Deeply appreciated. Great personality… 10!” HUBERT HALL

“The training was very informative and I would say I like the unpacking and organizing best. Mr. Amer was very transparent with his teaching, which made everything very easy to understand.” KHOY  PENN

(The training” was very interactive and everything explained in details. Very inspiring: I loved how what was explained can be used not only at work, but can be applied on our personal life and self growth.” ANGELICA ZARAFA

“I liked everything about the training, especially because this was something new for me. What I liked the most is that everything was very well detailed: from the point where you learn the theory part to the practicals where you apply everything hands on. 10” FLORENCE GIDUDU

“Interactive, funny, approachable trainer. Absolutely loved the training! It was absolutely perfect: I wish it would be longer… 10!

(I particularly liked) “How Mr. Amer explained how to do everything. This is the best training I ever did in my entire hospitality life. Thank you Joali Being for this training, and also thanks to Mr. Amer: he is the best of the best. A 10 for sure!”

“I loved how everything was explained in details and gave real-kind of scenarios about how to perform in both difficult and easy situations. Mostly, Mr. Amer helped to improve on all the weak points we need to improve on. It was a lovely experience to have been part of this training. M. R.

“Being a newbee I would say I loved how the training started. It wasn’t only about learning how to be a butler, but also imporant things like how to work as a team or how to study altogether. Also, to our trainer: thank you for making things interesting with visual images, video clips… and blending in so well with all of us. You have an excellent personality and thank you again for the knowledge you shared with us. I wish we would have gotten more time (for this training). (I rate the training) a 9.5 out of 10: come again and lets learn more so that I grant it a 10!)” SHADES

“I really liked that we were engaged all throughout the training. It was unique and the theory classes were aso really fun and easy not to lose focus despite the long hours. Practicals were also very easy to follow, in spite of not having any prior experience as a butler. Everything was simplified and easy to learn and had a good flow and sequence to it.”

“The best part of the training would be the amount of details provided.  Mr. Amer focused on every part of the training. I love the fact that the training was not set out to work on a robotic style (rigid standards, verbiage, postures…) and personalizing to each and every guest differently. Learning the guests emotional state and how to interact with them was a major plus point. Overall the training was splendid: enjoyed every moment!. 10/10, and would go beyond if I could 🙂 ” A. A.

“10/10: It was a honor to be trained by Mr. Amer.”

“It was very fast! Would like to get longer hours next time! 10000% 10 out of 10!” AKBOTA SEIL

 

The Institute is dedicated to raising service standards by broadly disseminating the mindset and superior service expertise of that time-honored, quintessential service provider, the British Butler, updated with modern people skills, and adapted to the needs of modern employers and guests in staffed homes, luxury hotels, resorts, spas, retirement communities, jets, yachts & cruise ships around the world.

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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, November 2021, Recent Hospitality Graduates

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Read some of the graduates’ feedback elsewhere in this newsletter, in the column In Their Words.

 

In the picture below, IIMB’s president Amer A. Vargas is shown with the butler (jadugars – magicians) graduates at Joali Muravandhoo in the Maldives following the training they finished last month. The students proudly show off their well-earned certificates after several weeks of hard work, high energy and positive karma!

In the British Virgin Islands, this resort in paradise is all set to deliver the best service to their guests following the training Mr. Vargas delivered to their butlers and some other key staff members: Rosewood Little Dix Bay. The photo below shows the course graduates in the presence of the Honourable Vincent Wheatley, BVI’s Minister of Natural Resources and Labour, who presented Mr. Vargas with a BVI Coat of Arms pin as a symbol of the brotherhood between the IIMB president and the country.

A bright future is ahead! Back in the Maldives, a new batch of jadugars, this time in Joali Being, a new resort with a complete different vision: transform the guests into the best self one can be. To all of you, thanks for the amazing imprint you made on this humble trainer. Wishing you all much success!

The Institute is dedicated to raising service standards by broadly disseminating the mindset and superior service expertise of that time-honored, quintessential service provider, the British Butler, updated with modern people skills, and adapted to the needs of modern employers and guests in staffed homes, luxury hotels, resorts, spas, retirement communities, jets, yachts & cruise ships around the world.”

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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, October 2021, Recent Hospitality Graduates

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Read some of the graduates’ feedback elsewhere in this newsletter, in the column In Their Words.

 

In the pictures below, IIMB’s president Amer A. Vargas is shown with the Butlers and Majordomos graduates of the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal in Baja California, Mexico following their recent training. This is arguably one of the best resorts in Mexico, in no small part due to the hard work of its always caring and willing team.

The Institute is dedicated to raising service standards by broadly disseminating the mindset and superior service expertise of that time-honored, quintessential service provider, the British Butler, updated with modern people skills, and adapted to the needs of modern employers and guests in staffed homes, luxury hotels, resorts, spas, retirement communities, jets, yachts & cruise ships around the world.”

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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, October 2021, In Their Words

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How those trained by the Institute’s Trainers feel about their Experience

Classroom Training, Hospitality Service Graduates

“The training was great, with loads of detailed information and very clear examples. It was easy to understand and showed things that we commonly use in our day-to-day performance.”

“The instructor is a fabulous person, stopping every so often to enquire whether we had questions or doubts before moving on.”

“All the contents of the training were very interesting and presented with detail. Amer is very pleasant and explains all concepts in a very precise way and easy to understand. Besides, he passes on all his passion for the profession.”

“The training delivery was very fluid, with loads of information and a very coherent trainer, who knows very well his field of work.”

“I loved learning about emotional engagement, the different ways a butler can provide service, who to deal with different guests and the technical side of the job like packing and unpacking.”

“All topics presented were very interesting and informative as well as quite entertaining. I personally enjoyed all the subjects and I am completely sure they will all prove useful in the future. Many thanks! 10/10! Totally!”

“I loved the mix of the sharing experiences during the theory presentation, the passion with which you make your job and the interest you always show. Congratulations! 10/10: You are the best!” DG

“What I loved the most was all the little tips and details the instructor delivered to improve our job performance. The training was very complete, dynamic and entertaining.”

[I really like] “the wonderful way the instructor has of delivering the training, in an entertaining way, never boring. That is a 10++/10, of course!”

The Institute is dedicated to raising service standards by broadly disseminating the mindset and superior service expertise of that time-honored, quintessential service provider, the British Butler, updated with modern people skills, and adapted to the needs of modern employers and guests in staffed homes, luxury hotels, resorts, spas, retirement communities, jets, yachts & cruise ships around the world.

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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, October 2021, Butlers In the Media

Steven FerryButlers in the Media

by Steven Ferry

 

 

Trust a psychologist to twist reality into their own negative world view, turning a butler’s ability and desire to finesse a situation into a comfortable one for all concerned, into the assertion that the butler is lying—and from this negative evaluation, creating a new term according to this Psychology Today article, of Butler Lies that are defined as “lies we tell to avoid social interaction.”

Otherwise, there were three instances this month of the butler being used in commerce:

Dobson the Butler—how some of the world sees our profession!

Then there is The Butler, a red wine of undetermined composition.

And the Car Butler—a “Wood Vehicle Clothes Hanger” that sits on the back of the driver’s seat headrest. Although we are not sure how many “Wood Vehicles” are on the road that could benefit from such a hanger.

The Institute is dedicated to raising service standards by broadly disseminating the mindset and superior service expertise of that time-honored, quintessential service provider, the British Butler, updated with modern people skills, and adapted to the needs of modern employers and guests in staffed homes, luxury hotels, resorts, spas, retirement communities, jets, yachts & cruise ships around the world.

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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, September 2021, Butlers In the Media

Steven FerryButlers in the Media

by Steven Ferry

 

 

An interesting article entitled “What Will Success Actually Take For Estate Managers of the Future?” from one of our own, Mr. Jim Grise.

The Institute is dedicated to raising service standards by broadly disseminating the mindset and superior service expertise of that time-honored, quintessential service provider, the British Butler, updated with modern people skills, and adapted to the needs of modern employers and guests in staffed homes, luxury hotels, resorts, spas, retirement communities, jets, yachts & cruise ships around the world.

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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, March 2021, In Their Words

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How those trained by the Institute’s Trainers feel about their Experience

The Institute is dedicated to raising service standards by broadly disseminating the mindset and superior service expertise of that time-honored, quintessential service provider, the British Butler, updated with modern people skills, and adapted to the needs of modern employers and guests in staffed homes, luxury hotels, resorts, spas, retirement communities, jets, yachts & cruise ships around the world.