Butler

A formal travelling Valet/Office Butler  is required to work for a Gentleman in Taiwan. (Live out with provided accommodation)

The key to this position is passion for details, making sure all the necessary tasks are done to the highest of standards and wearing suit all the time!

Duties include a mix of serving, valeting the Gentleman’s wardrobe, packing and unpacking cases, traditional day-to-day Butler duties and taking care of the private jet. Main working place will the well-appointed apartment be at the Gentleman’s office in Taipei, where the Gentleman spending most of his time.

The Butler will need to be hands-on, calm and organised, and be flexible regarding tasks required. A discreet, experienced and highly organised Butler is required to ensure the seamless running of this gentleman’s life. An immaculately presented, sophisticated and experienced “right hand person” who is able to show tremendous initiative is required for this position.  Candidates will be required to make travel and social arrangements, travel ahead and ensure continuity of all residences. Project management skills required and the ability to ‘make things happen’ – organisation and efficiency are paramount. Good communication skills as well as being computer literate are essential. Furthermore the Butler will might do some ad-hoc local driving within Taipei plus the Apartment is 15 minutes’ drive from the office, therefore needs an international drivers licence

Duties and Responsibilities:

– Knowledge of etiquette and protocol and the ability to represent

– Supervising/managing staff at the Gentleman’s office and his household.

-General Butler duties such as setting tables, serving at table, taking care of fine china/glassware/silver

-Waiting at the table

-Travelling with the Gentleman

-Valeting duties; Care of the gentleman’s wardrobe while travelling.

-Being responsible for the spotless presentation of the principals surroundings

-Ad hoc driving duties

-Some PA duties such as organising reservations/bookings etc.

-Organise and manage an average for lunch & dinner parties

-looking after wine cellar

-preparing and serving tea and coffee for meetings and other functions,

-meeting and greeting of guest

-Liaise between the Principal and other employees and third parties to satisfy the wishes or needs of the Principal

-To immediately learn (from observation or inquiry, as appropriate) all household and personal needs of the

Principals, and to then anticipate, obtain, and conduct timely, thoughtful, discreet and unobtrusive delivery of any

such needed items or service

-Ability to read mood of Principal’s and other staff members and adapt accordingly.

-Experienced in delivery of thoughtful, discreet and unobtrusive service.

-Demonstrated discretion and confidentiality.

-A high level of integrity and correct use of the power enjoyed in relaying information for the Principal.

– Reports directly to the Principals

Candidates must be / have:

Previous (long-term) experience in a similar role
Essential Valeting skills
Energetic, but know when to be discreet
Loyal, patient, and prepared to juggle different itineraries
Be able to think ahead at all times and see to the gentleman’s every needs
Be happy to communicate with international hotels
Make things happen with at times limited, or rushed information
Good English essential
BB, iPhone, iPad, apple TV savvy

Salary: Circa£30,000 – £35,000 net – dependant on experience. The role will be live out when in your base at Taipei, accommodation will be provided all the time. Bonus depends on performing.

Working Week: Mondays to Fridays from 9.00am to ca .7.00pm (occasional until 11pm). When travelling with the Gentleman you are required to work 24/7.