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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: UK or International (Happy to relocate)
Live In or Live Out: Either live in or live out
Salary Expectation: £50,000
Available from: Immediately
Candidate ID: 108957

This butler is an exceptionally well presented, respectful and motivated individual who will surely be an asset to his next employer. With a background in catering and hospitality, he was employed as a Junior Butler to an UHNWI with large fully staffed households in Switzerland and France. Within a year of his employment, he was promoted to Head Butler and was in charge of all aspects of service, coordinating the housekeeping department, kitchen and security and working closely with his principal's family office to ensure their every need was met. After returning to Spain for a short period, he is now looking to devote himself to his next principal and can provide a high degree of flexibility. He is happy to help with cooking and housekeeping and to travel with a family

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: North London
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation £45 - £50k GPA
Candidate ID: 65834
Availability: Five weeks

We have a Family Driver/House Man who has been working in the industry from 2007 and has been with his current family for five years. He currently looks after a family of two adults and five children from the ages of four to fifteen, doing school runs, play dates, activities and general errands. He also looks after general maintenance main residence in London, which is a large five bedroom house. He also does monthly checks on two more properties in the UK, which have over twenty acres of Land. He is looking for a new challenge in a similar role closer to home.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Aaron Lebon

Desired Location: Open to Location
Live In or Live Out: Live In, would consider Live out
Salary Expectation £35k+
Candidate ID: 89599
Availability: As soon as possible

We have an experienced and dedicated “all-rounder” candidate looking for his next role within private households. He has a varied skill set, an engineering background, then onto Hotels and Restaurants and home renovations. He moved into private households a number of years ago and took care of all the interior and exterior maintenance and gardening, he is also very confident and comfortable with formal and in formal service and houseman duties. He drives and is looking for a longer term role.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Nicola Forster

Desired Location: South of England
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation £85K+ GPA
Candidate ID 72827
Availability: ASAP

A bilingual (French / English), confident and highly motivated House Manager with extensive international experience. Strong communication skills together with a personable character, showing reliability and resourcefulness with a flair for leading and producing results.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation £60,000 GPA
Candidate ID 108669
Availability: 1 months’ notice period

Experienced House Manager with over 10 years’ experience working within private households. Royal Household trained, this individual has a proven history of delivering high standards. He is a strong Manager and Team player, who is highly motivated, hardworking, and discreet with great interpersonal and motivational skills. Excellent attention to detail to ensure the highest standards are achieved and maintained. Confident working under own initiative to ensure projects delivered to the highest standards and to strict deadlines.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: UK
Live In or Live Out: Live In or Live Out
Salary Expectation £50,000 GPA
Candidate ID 108630
Availability: 2 months’ notice period

Currently a Deputy House Manager and Valet within the Royal Household. This candidate has previously served 8 years in the military with 2nd Battalion Rifles, leaving as Lance Corporal after fulfilling several different roles within the Army. Prior to that he worked as a trained Chef, completing a variety of Catering and Hospitality courses. Throughout his working career he has gained valuable experience in all aspects of running a Private Household including, but not limited to, Household administration, Butler duties, Housekeeping, Chauffeuring and police escorted journeys. He is a highly reliable member of the team, able to adapt to ever-changing situations and overcome problems as they arise, ensuring the highest standards of operation are maintained at all times.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: UK
Live In or Live Out: Live in
Salary Expectation £40,000+ GPA
Candidate ID 94728
Availability: As soon as possible

A self-motivated and performance driven individual with a wealth of service experience gained in high profile establishments. Diplomatic and disciplined with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Able to perform very well as a member of a professional team on an autonomous basis. Well organised with very good planning and time management abilities. Possessing the necessary experience to maintain top standards of guest service and care in demanding service environments.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: UK
Live In or Live Out: Live in or Live out
Salary Expectation £40,000+ GPA
Candidate ID 71897
Availability: As soon as possible

This candidate is a conscientious, diligent and enthusiastic individual. His experience of serving and managing staff in fast-paced working environments has moulded him into a proactive and organised individual who is driven by a desire to provide the highest standard of service.  Trained in the Royal Household, his classical buttling skills and knowledge of formal and informal service are second-to-none. He is skilled in caring for glass, silver, china, guilt and crystal and has worked closely with Royal Collection Trust Staff to ensure historic pieces are presented immaculately. His sommelier knowledge is also strong and he is well versed in the storage and serving of fine wines and spirits. Valeting duties are his particular passion and he has experience in packing, wardrobe rotation and caring for delicate fabrics.

Alongside his formal skills, he is very much the “modern butler” and has in previous roles taken on private PA duties, organised large social occasions and successfully managed multicultural teams of staff. He is comfortable managing a busy household and has experience managing household accounts, booking and supervising contractors and stock control. Before going into private households, he worked as a chef and is more than happy to cook for a family. He has no ties and is able to provide total flexibility to his next employer.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: Looking for a role 1.5 hrs distance from Henley on Thames
Live In or Live Out: Live In
Salary Expectation £35K + Gross
Candidate ID 108462
Availability: January 2021 Onwards

An excellent House Manager/Cook looking for a new role after taking care of a families weekend residence for 2 years. This is his first role within a private household which he has excelled in, he runs the house single - handedly with the help of a part-time cleaner.  He manages the household in the week dealing with contractors, preparing the house for the families arrival , shopping, menu planning and light housekeeping and laundry duties as well as garden maintenance duties. He also looks after the families 2 dogs full-time. When the family are in residence he cooks 2-3 meals per day, serves and drives the family, he can do informal and informal service. He is an excellent candidate with a very calm disposition and warm manner. He is looking for a new role due to the family circumstances changing. He requires separate accommodation.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: South of England
Live In or Live Out: flexible
Salary Expectation: £55k GPA
Available from: available immediately
Candidate ID: 108147

Performance-driven professional house manager and personal assistant with comprehensive experience in coordinating, planning and supporting daily operational functions in various sectors. Expert in identifying root cause of issues and translating processes into clean and actionable steps. Reliable team member with effective communication, interpersonal and organizational skills to establish and maintain professional relationships with clients, colleagues and senior personnel. Proven ability to work successfully across international locations and cultures. Excellent project/budget management skills, accustomed to working to tight deadlines under pressure, whilst maintaining the highest levels of trust and integrity.

Call +44 (0) 20 72339950 or Email Jen Russell

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 0131 5565 139 or email Lesley Jones

Desired Location: SW London or Geneva
Live In or Live Out: Live Out
Salary Expectation: £50,000+ Gross
Availability: ASAP
Candidate ID: 68549

HOUSE MANAGER; Bilingual House Manager with a wealth of experience of private household and luxury settings. With his knowledge of butler service and catering, this candidate delivers a wide expertise. Well-spoken and well-presented he would be a great additions to any household or team.

Call +44 (0) 20 72339950 or Email Jen Russell

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.

Call +44 (0) 20 72339950 Email Archie McClintock

Desired Location: Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Surrey
Live In or Live Out: Live In or Live Out, Full Time
Salary Expectation: £35,000+ GPA
Availability: ASAP
Candidate ID: 68415

A driven individual with over twenty years’ experience working within National Trust and grade-listed properties. This candidate is hardworking, reliable and trustworthy.  As a highly driven individual this candidate is willing to use her skills in domestic households. As a flexible individual, she is able to work around the clock. She is also able to work as an individual or part of a larger team.

Call +44 (0) 20 72339950 or Email Jen Russell

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.

Call +44 (0) 2072339950 or Email Andy Hodges

Desired Location: Open
Live In or Live Out: Either
Salary Expectation: Open
Available from: Available immediately
Candidate ID: 70219
This Russian and English speaking candidate is available to look after your home, do small repairs, home management and security if need be. If your home need house sitting while you are away self isolating then he can do this for you.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: London or surrounds
Live In or Live Out: Either
Salary Expectation: £35 K
Available from: Available immediately
Candidate ID: 75811

This candidate is very service orientated and has expertise in yachts, private members clubs and restaurants. She is looking for a girl Friday role or junior house management role long term however in the meantime while we have the Corona virus in our country she is willing to self-isolate with a family or house sit for them including cleaning the home and laundry. She is fully reference checked and is of sound character.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £50K plus GPA
Availability: One month
Candidate ID 76095

House Manager who is a motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic individual who is always looking to excel. Working well as a key member of a team, with a proven track record of loyalty, reliability and determination.

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Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £50K plus GPA
Availability: Immediately available
Candidate ID 105916

Responsible and driven individual with nearly ten years’ experience in providing quality service to clients. A highly driven individual willing to use her skills in domestic and international households. Flexible individual, who is able to work around the clock.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £50K plus GPA
Availability: Immediately available
Candidate ID 104543

House Manager/Butler who has successfully been involved within the professional yachting and property industries for the last fifteen years, often travelling extensively with work.
He is now looking for a House Manager butler role within London. He is a lovely, down to earth gentleman.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: Open
Live In or Live Out: Live in or out
Salary Expectation: £50K GPA
Availability: Immediately available
Candidate ID 123345

Dedicated and discrete lady's maid / valet with butler and pa experience. Poised and polished under all circumstances. Diplomatic and respectful of principals privacy. Can be trusted to maintain a household respectability, atmosphere, and reputation. Specialises in Wardrobe management and seasonal rotation. Care of fine fabrics, including both Haute Couture and vintage fashions. A lovely calm manner, if you are looking for the finest ladies maid please get in touch

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live in or out
Salary Expectation: £40K
Availability: Immediately available
Candidate ID 122718

A ex palace butler for the past 3 years and has a back grounds in hotels and restaurants is looking for a role in London as a Butler or House Manager. He is Trustworthy, proactive, energetic, loyal, detail oriented, organized, able to creatively solve problems, keen to learn, capable to exercise correct judgment when taking on responsibilities with little supervision, excellent interpersonal skills and a team player.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Out
Salary Expectation: £60K
Availability: 1 month notice
Candidate ID 119592

A wonderful French Butler who has been working for the same family for the past 6 years. Very knowledgeable in formal and informal service, along with the overall running of a private household. A lovely calm, down to earth gentleman who other staff really look up to.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Jen Russell

Desired Location: Anywhere in Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Live in
Salary Expectation: £15 per hour Plus Travel
Available from: ASAP
Candidate ID: 5467

This candidate is delightful and is very happy to muck in where needed on any Estate. He is a very qualified Butler/ Valet and he can turn his hand to anything. He is happy helping with shoots and also formal events. He is happy to go anywhere in Scotland and the North of England.

Call +44 (0) 131 556 5139 Email Mary McQuillin

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.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Andy Hodges

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

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Andy Hodges

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.

Call +44 (0) 20 72339950 Email Andy Hodges

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.

Call +44 (0) 20 72339950 Email Andy Hodges

Desired Location: Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Live In or Out
Salary Expectation: £30,000
Available from: ASAP
Candidate ID: 117077

House Manager This client is a very experienced and professional candidate who is looking to move back to the UK or Europe. He has enjoyed his time in the USA and feels he is now looking for a role working for a Principal he can have a good relationship with. He is happy to live in, and in a rural setting. He is very organised, he has managed up to 9 members of staff and has very high standards.

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

Desired Location: North of England or Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Live-in or Live Out
Salary Expectation: £25,000 plus
Availability: 1 month's notice
Candidate ID: 117361

This candidate has been working at a privately owned estate as a Front of House Manager. This candidate has extensive security experience and knowledge. He was a Police Protection Officer in London for HNW clients. He would be happy to work in a large household and be front of house, and be added security when needed. He would be happy to help with anything on any estate.

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

Desired Location: Scotland
Live In or Live Out: Live In
Salary Expectation: £40,000 plus
Availability: January 2019 Start
Candidate ID: 37371

A well-presented and professional House Manager currently based in London but seeking a role in Scotland to be near family. Experience since 2003 as a House Manager. Excellent social skills, having worked with several prominent families and nobility within the UK. Reliable and trustworthy, able to work as part of a team but also self-motivated and able to work on own initiative. Organised, enthusiastic and pays attention to fine detail.

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

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.

Call +44 (0) 20 72339950 or Email Andy Hodges

Desired Location: Scotland / North of England
Live In or Live Out: Live in
Salary Expectation: £60,000 plus Accommodation
Availability: Immediately
Candidate ID: 114027

An exceptional couple with several years Front of House experience within a private estate. Both are impeccably presented and have very high standards of personal service. Now seeking a new role taking care of the principals and / or guests within a private estate. Butler duties, cooking, housekeeping and driving.

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

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.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Andy Hodges

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.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Andy Hodges

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.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Andy Hodges