When thinking of a butler what springs to mind? An ageing man in a black suit and bow tie answering a door and maybe bringing the gentleman of the house a brandy perhaps? Someone out of Downtown Abbey?

A butler (otherwise known as a House Manager) is a crucial role within a household and can vary dramatically day to day. One day it could be managing an event, the next training staff or managing travel for the family.

Becoming a Butler

There are various pathways into becoming a butler, some start in hotels

To exceed as a Butler you will need a wide variety of skills including:

Excellent communication
Customer service
Sensitivity and understanding
Leadership
Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to work with and train a team
Adapt to different situations and scenarios quickly
Work efficiently and be proactive
Ability to be flexible
Ability to be discreet
Able to multi-task
Forge relationships within and outside of the household

Being a Butler

Being a butler is a varied and integral role within the household and can have a massive impact on the family they work with. Butlers are often highly sought after due to their wealth of knowledge and the high level of service they provide. If, as a butler, you are lucky enough to be matched with the right household it can mean a job for life and offer a variety of experiences you would not get in any other job.

Finding a Butler

If you are a butler or looking to hire a butler / house manager, get in touch with us and we would be more than happy to help you find your perfect match.

Our process is rigorous to ensure that matches are not only right but also long lasting.

If you’re looking for housekeeper jobs or nanny jobs, then look no further than Beauchamp Partners.

To talk to one of our team about hiring a member of private or domestic staff for your home contact us on +44 (0) 20 7259 6999 or email info@beauchamppartners.co.uk