Overview
Responsibilities involve:
Ensuring the smooth running of a household and servicing of principals and guests, usually supervising others but also providing service.
Ensuring efficiency, harmony, and high morale throughout the household
Cleaning and maintenance
Care of clothing
Care of fine china, silver, crystal,antiques and other specialist items
Care and inventory of artwork and antiques
Maintenance of automobiles
Security of their employer and residence
Co-ordination and scheduling of service contractors.
Organising of social and family events
Caring for households guests and visitors
Skills / Roles I hire for
Ability to anticipate others’ wishes and adapt accordinglyExpertise in caring for fine artsantiquessilverchinaand carsAbility to represent the householdAt least two years of experience in hospitalitycustomer service or related fieldButlerWaiterSteward