Head Butler Job, West Sussex
A quintessentially English estate, set in 12,000 acres of rolling West Sussex countryside.
Purpose of the role
To manage the day-to-day operations of a Lodge off the main house and develop the team to maintain high standards of service at all times, with the support of the Operations Manager and General Manager. Deliver with passion, a unique, attentive yet discrete and formal “domestic style service” in order to exceed The Lodges guests expectations.
Day-to-Day
Meet and greet all guests
Inspect all housekeeping
Manage budgets
Report any maintenance issues
Daily butler duties, entertaining and organising of dinner parties
All food and beverage service
Menu planning with the Chef
Qualities you will possess
Passion for what you do
Positive and friendly with a “can do attitude”
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and organise
Proactive
Take responsibility for yourself
Confident to make decisions and to stand by them
Good negotiation and influencing skills
Excellent communicator
A sense of fun!
Live in a cottage on the estate
£42,000 - £52,000 GPA