Live in Head Butler – House Manager (preferably English and French)
Position Type: Permanent vacancy
Salary: Based on qualifications & experience(between 60k - 80K)
Contract Type: Monaco CDI contract
Starting date: ASAP
This position encompasses serving a large household in Monaco (Monaco).
Main Duties include:
Manage, organize and coordinate the day to day operation of the household
Be responsible for ensuring all owner and guest requirements are met and exceeded through a high level of proactive leadership
Organizing and supervising household staff (housekeeper, cooks and maids) as well as outside contractors and personnel (gardeners, maintenance personnel, etc.) per household procedures.
Update the owners about the physical condition of the property, any renovations and maintenance required and all financial arrangements.
Plans all maintenance and repair works with vendors, and ensures that the property at any time is at his best conditions.
Understands concepts like being anticipatory, friendly not familiar, privacy and confidentiality, invisible and available.
Answers residence phone, receives guests at the door and supervises the reception of visitors.
Assists with staff training and organizes the duties and schedule of domestic staff.
Keep the household budgets and inventory supplies.
Compile all data for financial reports by regularly maintaining and updating all records and files.
Schedule and oversee vendors of contracted services.
Oversees family packing and travel preparations.
Understands social etiquette and formal service.
Oversees and participates in proper table settings and entertainment prep.
Serves meals and drinks.
Knowledgeable about wines and spirits and oversees the wine cellar and liqueur inventory
Assist with household and family security measures
Understand all technical details needed to ensure all the property's systems work as expected and feel comfortable in identifying and proactively fix any issue may arise
Some example (not exhaustive):
Kitchen apparels
Wine fridge
Electrical system
Heating and air conditioning system
Plumbing
Home domotics (electronic devices)
Internet connection
Performs light housekeeping duties.
Languages requirements
English mother tongue
French
Skills & diplomas
Skills
Minimum 3 years experienced as Head Butler with HNWI families or 5 Star Hotel management
Ability to deliver a high degree of service etiquette
Management and service skills
Broad knowledge of household items and their care
Business and technology capability including computers and accounting
Negotiating and supervisory skills for outside contractors and other staff
Personality
Good social skills and management
Leadership and motivation skills
Focused with an excellent eye for detail
Flexible
Extremely discreet
Very reliable
Team player
Independent and team project management
Problem solving and “can do” attitude
Very “hands-on” and ready to pitch in
Very resourceful, quickly learns the how and where to get things done in the local area
Ready to take on new responsibilities as and when the employer sees fit
Diploma
TBBI Certified
Miscellaneous
Excellent education & previous 3 references requested
Clean criminal record
Clean Driving license
