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The Modern Butlers’ Journal, December 2021, Experienced Head Butler Sought for Resort in Bora Bora

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Experienced Head Butler Sought for Resort in Bora Bora

A luxury resort in Bora Bora is looking for a highly experienced HB. The ideal candidate is expected to have:

A high level of knowledge of Butler Services, both implementation and staff training;
Excellent reading, writing and oral skills in both English and French. Proficiency in additional languages is a huge plus. Resort offers a very interesting salary and accommodations package for the right candidate.
You will be required to start as soon as possible. Contact us to find out if you are eligible, depending on your vaccination status.
E-mail your résumé and an introduction letter to amervargas@modernbutlers.com.

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, Temporary Butlers Sought

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TEMPORARY BUTLER ASSIGNMENT

Experienced hotel or private-service butler needed to service one family of two for 4-6 weeks in a villa in a five-star hotel in Northern California. 8-hour split shifts, light duties including food and drink service; assisting other staff in the principals’ villa as needed; a small amount of entertaining anticipated; acting as a liaison between the principals and the hotel staff/the two-dozen private staff in nearby villas. Clients request the butlers be vaccinated and submit to regular testing. US work-permit required, travel covered to/from the location, room and board in the hotel, 7-days a week at $400 per day. Clean driver’s license required for short errands locally.  Contact us with your current resume and photograph if interested and qualified.

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, Temporary Butlers Sought

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TEMPORARY BUTLER ASSIGNMENT

Three experienced hotel or private-service butlers are needed to service one family of two for 4-6 weeks in a villa in a five-star hotel in Northern California. 8-hour split shifts, light duties including food and drink service; assisting other staff in the principals’ villa as needed; a small amount of entertaining anticipated; acting as a liaison between the principals and the hotel staff and their two-dozen private staff in nearby villas. Clients request the butlers be vaccinated and submit to regular testing. US work-permit required, travel covered to/from the location, room and board in the hotel, 7-days a week at $3,000 per week. Clean driver’s license required for short errands locally. Arrive 28 October and work through early-to-mid December. Contact us with your current resume and photograph if interested and qualified.

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, Placement and Job Vacancies

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Temporary Butler Assignment

The assignment is for 12-20 March on the Big Island of Hawaii. Friendly, not formal service required for a family of 4; a top chef is also being flown in and a butler is needed to help serve about 10 meals total during this time period, as the family will not spend much time at the house. $3,500 USD, plus ticket and nice accommodations provided. Potential for multiple further assignments with the same client. Contact us with your current resume and photograph if interested and qualified.

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, February 2021, Placement and Job Vacancies

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Live-in Butler/Estate Manager Miami Area

20,000 sq. ft. residence, 2 months a year the family of 4 (2 adults, a 14- and 20-year old) is in residence. Responsible for the running of the estate, managing vendors, light cooking, chauffeuring, shopping, organizing parties, etc. Vendors manage all physical elements such as pool and landscaping; housekeeper and any other help needed will be brought in during these two months. Otherwise, remaining ten months, the estate manager acts as a caretaker for the property, light schedule and duties including housekeeping. Live-in studio apartment, usual benefits, salary DOE. Only US citizens and green card holders please. Contact us if interested and qualified.

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 2020, Placement and Job Vacancies

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Live-in Personal & Family Assistant Wanted

An upbeat, proactive, productive, and hands-on individual who pays attention to details and can turn his or her hand to many different skillsets that assist the employer in running three large estates in Canada, US, and Europe, and traveling between these together with the active and upbeat Family members. The ideal candidate needs to be a citizen of one of these countries/regions.

This is not a formal or 9-5 household, there no finite job description but the job includes being the main point of contact for the Family on everything from finding a pilot abroad to stocking exclusive wine cellars, occasionally covering for the nanny, doing grocery shopping, helping manage the estates through the local staff in each, organizing memorable events, etc. Flexibility, a gung-ho service attitude, and a determination to make things happen in a high-paced environment are key.

Ideally, you are an active, efficient, and responsible individual with some experience working in a private household or on hotel front lines, able to anticipate needs and enjoy the exceeding of expectations; you would also be looking to grow your horizons and resume for several years (5-10 at least) with this family. Remuneration package to be negotiated, but starting at 60K. Email the Institute with your resume and current photograph at Contact us 

Butler Sought in Beverly Hills

Live-out male butler with a minimum of three years of experience sought for a high-profile family in Beverly Hills to provide personalized service to the principals and their guests, including helping to run the estate, providing occasional valet service, restocking wine collections and other items, occasionally helping serve meals and pour drinks for guests during events at the home, communicating with the housekeeping team, running errands and occasionally driving. A fairly informal home that hosts formal events from time to time. US citizen or Green Card holder only, please.

100-150K DOE plus full benefits (medical, 401K, etc.). Basic schedule: Wednesday-Sunday 12-8 pm. Must either live in LA metro area or be willing to relocate to Los Angeles (at your own expense) and present a negative Covid-19 test. If interested and qualified, please email the Institute with your resume with photo. Contact us

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, August 2020, Placement and Job Vacancies

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BUTLER/ESTATE MANAGER

For staffed estate in Las Vegas with another to be developed in Los Angeles. Usual duties and remuneration package, 75-150K DOE. More information will be provided if you are interested and able to move. Contact the Institute for more details; include your current CV/resume and a photograph of yourself: enquiries @ modernbutlers.com

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.”