BUTLER / HOUSEMAN

BUTLER / HOUSEMAN

Posted - 26 March 2021

Location - SINGAPORE

We are recruiting a traditionally trained and certified Butler / Houseman to maintain a lovely property in Central Singapore, employed by one female VIP principal.

This 7,000 sq. feet property is across 3 levels with manicured gardens, fountain and spa (no pool). The house comprises high-end furnishings, antiques and high-tech electronic appliances etc.

You will oversee one Housekeeper ensuring the day to day running of the property is smooth and seamless, with a high attention to detail and 5* service standards.

General Duties, but not limited to:

• All associated Butler duties including Silver Service for social events, business gatherings at home, visitors include VIPS etc.

• Manage household contractors e.g. pest control, gardening, property maintenance, and liaise with office staff etc.

• Nutritional planning and light cooking, when required

• Excellent knowledge of Wines and Champagnes, and experience with organising inhouse Events etc.

• Basic daily dog grooming and cleanliness of a much-loved poodle

• Must have Valid driver's license to drive Principal on occasions.

• Must be highly proficient in all areas of IT - emails, Microsoft word, online ordering etc.

Accommodation: self-contained Annex to main house with own bedroom, bathroom, kitchen  and separate entrance. Access to a car is also available for business purposes. Working days 24/5 with 2 days off per week. English is the preferred first language.

Salary DOE equivalent to GBP £25 - £30,000 gross pa. 2-year minimum Singapore contract will be offered with health cover, travel insurance, along with return flight home once a year. All visas and work permits required for Singapore, is the employers’ responsibility to obtain, however the successful employee will need to assist with their home Consulate.

This would ideally suit a Butler with minimum of 2+ years experience with full training and certification at a recognised Butler School, looking to continue and develop their career in private service within an elite overseas property. Current DBS and checkable references required. Start ASAP. Email your interest to cv@ljwrecruitment.com