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Let Us Find The Right Butler / Household Manager for you

The role of the Household 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

Household 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 / Household Managers

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

If you don't see an ideal Candidate here, call us to discuss your needs.

House Managers / Butlers

Desired Location: Open
Live In or Live Out: Live in or out
Salary Expectation: £40K
Availability: Immediately available
Candidate ID 7158

An experienced House Manager/Butler who trained initially in a large stately home as Under Butler and thereafter has worked for nearly nine years as House Manager and Butler for a prestigious household for a titled family at their country home.  He started his career in the RAF and has worked within the police and offers the additional skills of a driver, valet and security.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Jules le Roux

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 Jules le Roux

Desired Location: London
Live In or Live Out: Live out
Salary Expectation: £40K
Availability: Immediately available
Candidate ID 120149

A House Manager/Butler originally from New York where he worked in a private household for many years for high profile clients. Now is looking for an opportunity where he can use all his skills in a private household over here. He is happy to travel and has a US passport.

Call +44 (0) 20 7233 9950 or Email Jules le Roux

Desired location: London and surrounds
Live in or live out: Live out
Availability: 1 month
Salary expectations: £40K - £45K
Candidate number: 121213

Butler: This well presented butler has been working in the private dining rooms at JP Morgan alongside doing freelance work at a private home in London. He thoroughly enjoys working in the private sector, so is now looking for a long term role with one family.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Jules le Roux

Desired location: Flexible
Live in or live out: Live In or Out
Availability: 1 month
Salary expectations: £45K - £50K
Candidate number: 9688

Butler: This butler has been working on a large shooting estate for over 10 years. This well presented individual is confident in his duties, both formal and informal. He pays attention to detail and describes himself as self motivated.

Call +44 (0)20 7233 9950 or Email Jules le Roux

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 Jules le Roux

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 Elvie Tufariello Dakin

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 Elvie Tufariello Dakin

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 Elvie Tufariello-Dakin

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 Elvie Tufariello Dakin

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 Elvie Tufariello Dakin

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 Elvie Tufariello Dakin