Let Us Find The Right Butler / House Manager for you

The role of the House Manager and Butler has changed dramatically over recent years. The traditional ‘Upstairs Downstairs’ idea of a Butler does still exist in more formal and traditional households, but we are far more likely these days to be tasked with finding a modern Household Manager. The Household Manager is often a multi-talented, hands-on individual, who is prepared to multi-task in all manner of areas:

Supervision of other staff
General management of an individual home or whole property portfolio
Events organisation
Personal Assistant duties and diary management
Chauffeur duties

As well as more traditional duties, such as:

Formal table service and service of drinks
Valeting
Care of the wine cellar
Cleaning of silver and care of fine antiques and art
Organisation of shoots and care of guns

House Managers and Butlers generally need to be computer literate and may be required to travel with their employers and run or work in multiple homes, or manage a complex portfolio of properties. They are asked increasingly to speak a second language. Call one of our team to discuss your requirements.

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Available Butlers / House Managers

The Candidates featured below are just a selection taken from the huge database of Candidates actively looking for work through Greycoat Lumleys.

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House Managers / Butlers

Desired Location: Open to locations
Live In or Live Out: Live in
Salary Expectation: £45,000
Candidate ID: 116834
Availability: 4 weeks’ notice

Originally from the Philippines, this candidate is currently working within a household in Chelsea assisting a family organise their home and personal life. Unfortunately due to the family are relocating so she is looking for another principal and home to care for. A lovely bubbly lady who is very hands on with housekeeping and is very confident in all aspects of admin.

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Desired Location: London
Part Time or Full Time: Either
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: Negotiable
Candidate ID: 116840
Availability: Available

This Property Manager has a huge black book of contacts. He has 3 different clients he has been looking after over the years and is now looking for 1 family to look after either full or part time. He has great technical knowledge and also is a trained mediator. Household admin and property management are his forte.

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Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £55k GPA
Candidate ID: 116606
Availability: Available
This candidate is a very well presented gentleman with impeccable manners with a calm demeanour. He is flexible to travel or to work weekends and has experience in corporate environments as well. He loves to organise events and enjoys giving seamless butler service. He is looking for a salary of around £55K GPA live out in London

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Desired Location: Open to locations
Live In or Live Out: Live in
Salary Expectation: £45-50k GPA
Candidate ID: 116581
Availability: 6 weeks’ notice
This candidate is a ex yachty and was on private and charter boats for many years. Her standards are high and she loves to work. She has been looking after a family in Derbyshire for the past 2 years which she has thoroughly enjoyed but is now ready for more of a management role. She loves to cook and is hands on with housekeeping and is looking for a salary of around £45-50 Live in

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Desired Location: Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £55k GPA
Candidate ID: 116847
Availability: 1 month notice
This candidate is a lovely lady who is looking for a family to work for long term. She has been with the same family as their House Manager since 2011, they are moving to London so she is looking for another role doing something similar. She is based in Surrey so ideally looking with an easy commute. She loves to cook, is hands on with housekeeping and loves to be busy. She is looking for a salary of around £55K

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Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £65,000
Candidate ID: 115904
Availability: Available

This Candidate has been living in with her client for the past 8 years and now she feels it's time to find a live out role in London as a House manager. A lovely lady who has been running the home for her client for a long time, she has recruited staff and stepped in for the chef on several occasions. A love and passion for wine and have a good knowledge of wine.

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Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £50,000
Candidate ID: 115866
Availability: Available

This candidate is a wonderful candidate, friendly, caring and very well presented. He is very flexible with his time and is open to travel. He comes from a corporate and hotel background with most recently living in a home with the principals in Surrey on a private estate. He is a confident cook and enjoys cooking family meals for up to 6 people, he enjoying laying the table and doing the flower arranging for it aswell. He is a dynamic hospitality professional, who comes with a wealth of experience with UHNW and VIP clients. He was in his last role for over 4 years as a live in Butler / House Manager. As a House Manager / Butler many of his duties and experiences includes:Staff management.Personal Assistance. Organising Dinner parties, functions, and events. Inventory management. Household accounts.Silver Service. F&B training.Diet & sport supplement certification. Certificate in functional training.He is currently in London and has UK Settled Status and an EU Polish Passport. Which means he can travel and work freely for any periods in the UK & Europe.

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Desired Location: Open to locations
Live In or Live Out: Both
Salary Expectation £45,000 +
Candidate ID: 96541
Availability: 8 Weeks

He is a high – energy House Manager & Butler with extensive experience in running households and managing large teams of staff. He provide a range of services for his clients including cooking, housekeeping, childcare, gardening, valeting, driving, DIY and general house maintenance. He possess an excellent track record in providing an exquisite service to both his clients and their guests, and he pride himself on hard work and a meticulous attention to detail. His past clients would say that he is completely dedicated to his work, whilst possessing strong people – skills and a warm and welcoming demeanour. He believe that to be both a successful Butler and House Manager, you must be totally reliable, honest and trustworthy whilst always holding the client’s discretion in the highest regard. Due to his depth of experience, he understand the nature of his role is to be completely flexible and adaptable whenever required – the client always comes first

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Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Either
Salary Expectation: £35k
Candidate ID: 114626
Availability: 4 weeks

This candidate is a Butler and concierge, he has been looking after 4 apartments in Mayfair for a family, who own the whole building, when the family are in residence he acted as their personal butler and when they are out of town he is concierge for the 3 other apartments. He is a very well-presented young gentleman with a bright future ahead of him, he would love to work in a large team where he can learn from the best and grow within a role.

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Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live-out
Salary Expectation: £60k
Candidate ID: 114119
Availability: 4 Weeks

This candidate is an exceptional candidate. He is a very personable gentleman who most currently works for a UHNWI at his property in Chelsea. He has overseen purchasing a large estate in the country for his principal and is his right-hand man when he is in the country which is on average 6 months a year, these 6 months a year minnow lives at the property and is on call 24/7. Minnow is now looking for a live out role in House Management.
He has a hotel background and worked as concierge in at one of the top hotels in London and this is where he met his 2 most current principals.

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Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live-out
Salary Expectation: £65k
Candidate ID: 110049
Availability: 4 Weeks

A property manager with longevity and great knowledge of London. This candidate has been managing multiple properties in London for 1 family, he was their right hand man for anything. He is hands on humble. He is highly experienced with refurbishing properties and has a good contact book for contractors, restaurants and private clubs.

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Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live Out
Salary Expectation : £50k
Candidate ID: 115265
Availability: 3 Weeks

This House Manager is an incredible candidate who has contacts in London including private members clubs, aviation and private doctors. He has great experience in cargo shipping, customs and also has contacts in the Art world. He has excellent longevity on his cv and is looking for his next challenge.  He is a family man with strong work ethics and family values, he is presentable with a warm friendly character.

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Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £55k
Candidate ID: 115140
Availability: Available

This Butler is a very calm gentleman who is trained in formal service. He used to Valentino’s personal butler/valet and before this worked at the Savoy for many years. Most recently he has been working in one of London largest houses as a Butler. A confident driver and family man looking for a new challenge.

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Desired Location: London

Live In or Live Out: Either
Salary Expectation £50k+
Candidate ID: 114791
Availability: Available

This gentleman has been working for one family for the past several years on The Boltons, South Kensington. He has been the right hand man for mainly the lady principal, he has been chauffeuring her around London, travelled extensively with her on private jets as well as maintaining the home and looking after the household staff.
He is very practically minded and very knowledgeable when it comes to AV and audio systems. He also specializes in setting up new houses and writing manuals.

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Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live Out
Salary Expectation £40k+
Candidate ID: 115009
Availability: Available

A bright, bubbly lady with plenty of energy and team spirit. After closing down her business in Poland Halina came to London with her husband to work here permanently, she found work for a elderly couple in London as their housekeeper and was soon promoted to Head Housekeeper managing a team of 3, she travelled extensively with them to their European properties and was their right hand lady. After 4 years with the family she decided to take a break from private service and worked in various jobs one of which was a hotel in Saudi Arabia, she got trained to the highest of standards in Butler service, table settings and looking after fine clothes. Her most recent role was in a 5 floor home in central London as a Butler. She worked 6 days a week as their personal butler and ironing maid. This candidate is now looking for a new role where she can utilise all her skills in a 5 day working week.

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Desired Location: Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Flexible
Salary Expectation: £60,000
Available From: 1 month notice
Candidate ID: 102299

A Butler looking for either a short term or permanent opportunity in Scotland. Organised, discreet and trustworthy seeking a private service role in a traditional home. He has the ability to quickly grasp new responsibilities and systems, and pays great attention to detail in a professional and diplomatic manner.

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Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live Out
Salary Expectation £50k
Candidate ID: 103814
Availability: Available

This candidate has been working for one family from for twelve years and has extensive experience, delivering personal and conscientious service in the high – class hospitality industry and most recently. A highly motivated and hardworking individual with excellent communication skills. He has a confident and vibrant personality and thrives when faced with a challenge. Having spent the last seven years developing and refining his house management skills, He is now seeking a position where he can utilise his knowledge. He enjoys the challenge and welcomes the opportunity to lead a motivated household team. Andres is a lovely hardworking gentleman who wants to commit his time to one family long term again.

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Desired Location: Berkshire & Surrey
Live In or Live Out: Live In or Live Out
Salary Expectation £45k - £55k
Candidate ID: 95695
Availability: Two Months

A reliable, trustworthy and discreet professional with 11 years of experience driving in central London, Berkshire and Surrey as Security Chauffeur, driving and close protection gained within a corporate and domestic service environment. He is conscientious, flexible approach and the ability to maintain exceptionally high standards in all areas. On many occasions he was acting as company ambassador providing a courteous professional service, maintaining complete company confidentiality for members of the Executive Board. He works well within a team or as an individual, able to adjust to different customs and cultures. Has a thirst for knowledge and thrive on challenges to overcome. With a 'Can-Do' attitude and a helpful nature. He has experience working with children as well as being a skilled handyman performing jobs in particular carpentry.

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Desired Location: West Sussex & Surrey
Live In or Live Out: Live Out
Salary Expectation £45k - £50k
Candidate ID: 103915
Availability: Immediate

A House Manager who is time efficient, proactive and have a positive approach with a ‘can-do’ attitude. Well presented with good manners and a wide understanding of how to effectively manage private households with a full team of household staff.
He has over 8 years experience in managing teams and over 6 years experience working within the private household industry on large Estates with over 2000 acres.
Is Silver Service trained with the London Academy for Household Staff, specialising in bespoke courses for Housekeepers and Butlers and continue to use his accreditation in his current role.

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Desired Location: London and Home Counties
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £35-40,000
Available from: 2 weeks
Candidate ID: 110917

A very pleasant, calm and extremely polite Butler with both commercial and private experience. He has been working for Philippine Airlines for the past 5 years’. In addition to this, a couple of times a month does ad hoc work in a private household as a Butler. He loves the private sector and wishes to progress further within the sector. From working in first class for the airlines has a great passion for service.

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Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £60,000
Available from: Available
Candidate ID: 110479

This candidate is an extremely hardworking and self-motivated candidate. He started off his career doing ski seasons and working in luxury chalets. He has worked in some of the top chalets in the world and also the famous Eden Rock hotel and restaurant, this is where he learnt all his service skills. Most currently he has been running a very busy home for a gentleman in Primrose Hill. There was a small team in the household so he did everything from housekeeping, cooking and the organization of events and parties. He has very high standards and he considers himself to be very organized and a strong communicator.

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Desired Location: Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Northampton
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation £45 - £50k GPA
Candidate ID: 65510
Availability: Two weeks

A retired police officer of 28 years’ service and a highly professional and ambitious person. British born with Australian citizenship. Recent experiences and expertise over the past 7 years has been working within private households and official residences - setting and exceeding high standards using positivity and a clear focus in the everyday management of residences as well as utilising culinary expertise when required. Has utilised other skills such as personal security and driving skills developed during a long career in law enforcement. As a qualified chef, has an appreciation of good food, the ingredients required and where to source the best produce. Is an optimistic, polite, and personal attitude and find it easy to interact with peers, family members, VIP’s, and staff alike in a courteous manner - respecting all confidentiality, equity and diversity. Complete tasks with a ‘hands on’ work ethic in a clear, logical, practical way and thrive on tackling planning challenges and issues as they arise – realising robust solutions whilst always striving to push and maintain quality standards.

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Desired Location: Sussex and Happy to relocate within the UK
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation £60 - £65k GPA
Candidate ID: 109296
Availability: One month

Currently employed as a Estate / Maintenance Manager and Close Protection Officer for a UHNW family in Kent who overseas the daily operation of the properties and grounds ensuring a very high standard is met and is the main point of contact for all staff and external contractors. Conduct administrative tasks whilst working alongside the EA and PA including invoices, expenses and utility services.  Led teams in the British Army as a Senior Manager and also in a Hostile Environment as a Team Leader. Building team cohesion through training was a key element in ensuring morale was high during difficult and challenging situations whilst also being empathetic and compassionate.
As a multi trade contractor is very hands on with most aspects of building maintenance and has own tools. Also has a trusted and highly experienced team of contractors he can call upon if required based in the Sussex Area and can vouch for their craftsmanship.

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Desired Location: Happy to relocate within the UK
Live In or Live Out: Live in or Live out
Salary Expectation £40- £45k GPA
Candidate ID: 109048
Availability: Immediate

Is a well-presented, personable, articulate and very friendly PA and House Manager. She has strong business acumen that was acquired from running a business for 25-plus years and applies this experience to her role as Executive/Personal Assistant. Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced at managing people, has good commercial awareness and strives to achieve excellence in every project she undertake. Colleagues and peers would describe her as hardworking and organised, operating efficiently and effectively whilst remaining unflappable and calm under pressure whilst displaying significant levels of tact and discretion.  Is competent with Microsoft Office and Photoshop. Has a positive and happy outlook on life, a great sense of humour, enjoys being creative, listening to music, is passionate about food and healthy living. Holds a clean UK driving licence and is available for an immediate start.

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Desired location: Open to Opportunities
Live in or live out: Live in or Live out
Availability: 1 Month
Salary expectations: £40,000 Per Annum
Candidate number: 107537
Languages: English

This candidate has worked as a senior Cabin manager with Qatar Airways for a number of years and is completely dedicated to personal service. He has recently completed a private Butler course and is aiming to transition into private households as a junior butler.

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Desired Location: Europe or UAE
Live In or Live Out: Live In
Salary Expectation: £80,000 plus
Available From: ASAP
Candidate ID: 87865

A Fabulous Palace/House Managers who is extremely organised and an excellent communicator. Her experience is extensive and impressive and her different professional roles have allowed her to develop a very positive and confident attitude which translate into an excellent, proactive, versatile employee.

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Desired Location: Scotland or The North of England
Live In or Live Out: Either depending on location
Salary Expectation: Negotiable
Availability: Immediately
Candidate ID: 119696

A Butler looking for either a short term or permanent opportunity in Scotland or the North of England. Organised, discreet and trustworthy - educated to Honours Degree level and seeking a private service role in a traditional home. He has the ability to quickly grasp new responsibilities and systems, and pays great attention to detail in a professional and diplomatic manner.

Call +44 (0)131 556 5139 or Email Lesley Jones

Desired Location: International: France, UK, Europe
Live In or Live Out: Live Out / negotiable Live in on occasion
Salary Expectation: Negotiable
Availability: Immediate Start
Candidate ID 50490

Private Estate and multi property British Household Manager. Bilingual in French and English with a wealth of experience working in France & Monaco. Experienced in all aspects of property, project and household management, including all office and financial administration, security, health and safety, staffing and maintenance. Responsible for all asset and fleet management, and sourcing and contracting all service suppliers. Excellent senior experience in Private Estates & Hotels.

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Desired Location: International: Italy, UK, Europe
Live In or Live Out: Negotiable
Salary Expectation: Negotiable
Availability: 1 month
Candidate ID 93737

International Butler with a wealth of experience and proficient knowledge of Palace protocol. Experienced in all aspects of valeting and service, including staff management and budgeting. Excellent senior experience and trilingual in English, Italian and French

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Desired location: Europe or the UK
Live in or live out: Live in
Availability: 30th April 2019
Salary expectations: £50,000-£60,000 per annum
Candidate number: 119225

Head Butler/House Manager: A loyal Butler / House Manager who has displayed longevity and career progression, having only worked for 2 prestigious clients in the last decade. He is now finishing a three year assignment in the Middle East at one of the region’s most amazing palaces, and is keen to return to Europe for his next position. I found him to be thoroughly professional and instantly likeable, and he would be a valued addition to any household.

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Desired location: UK, Europe or the Middle East
Live in or live out: Live in or Live Out (London only)
Availability: immediately
Salary expectations: £50,000-£60,000 per annum
Candidate number: 8737

Senior Butler This highly experienced candidate has been with Greycoat Lumleys for several years. He is a highly competent Butler who worked for several years as Head Butler at a famous London 5-Star Hotel and thereafter as Guest Relations Manager at yet another prominent 5-Star Hotel in Knightsbridge. He has been trained to the highest of standards in all aspects of butlering, valeting and guest service. He was also in charge of training other butlers and acts as a private butler to VVIP guests. Prior to this, he worked in catering and hospitality for many years, specialising as a Sommelier so he has an excellent knowledge in wines. Further to this he completed the highly acclaimed Butlers Diploma at a university with Distinction. This candidate comes with excellent references.

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Desired Location: Europe
Live in or out: either
Salary expectation: negotiable
Candidate ID: 115478
Available: immediately
This candidate is dedicated and possesses a trained eye for detail. Has been involved in full household operations, comprising housekeeping, provisioning, wardrobe management, cooking and facility maintenance. This candidate is bright, dynamic and available asap.

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Desired Location: International: United Kingdom or Middle East
Live In or Live Out: Live in or Live out
Salary Expectation: £50,000 upwards
Availability: Notice period of 4 to 6 weeks
Candidate ID 72351

Charming Household Manager / PA who has worked in both Europe and the Middle East, managing staff of up to 12 individuals. Fluent in French and English languages, this individual has studied catering and hospitality. She is a down to earth, confident, friendly and capable Household Manager who instills confidence. She has a wonderful, charming personality and would be a welcome addition to any private household.

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Desired Location: International: Europe, UK, Islands, flexible Worldwide
Live In or Live Out: Live in or Live out
Salary Expectation: Fully negotiable
Availability: Notice period of 4 weeks
Candidate ID 84283

Excellent Household Manager / Qualified Chef with a wealth of experience gained in the Bahamas and overseas. She enjoys and understands 'island life' but is happy to work anywhere worldwide. This candidate is well spoken, hardworking, intelligent and bright. She demonstrates fantastic skills as a Head Chef / PA / Property Manager / Household Manager. Excellent traditional British House Manager.

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Desired Location: International: Middle East or Worldwide
Live In or Live Out: Live in
Salary Expectation: £72,000+
Availability: Immediately available
Candidate ID 25436

This candidate has a wealth of experience working as a Palace and Household Manager in the Middle East and overseas, with earlier experience as a Head Housekeeper, Chief Stewardess, Lady’s Maid and Laundress. She has worked in both domestic and professional environments, and has worked extensively in private households for foreign royalty. She has also worked on private yachts for billionaires and also penthouses of cruise ships, looking after very wealthy and high profile guests.

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