Head Butler

2 weeks ago

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Seasoned Recruitment Full time
Managing Kitchen and Laundry Services

  • Ensuring the kitchen utilities are cleaned and properly maintained.
  • Detailed cleaning of all kitchen surface and dining / serving areas, including the pantry.
  • Preparation and delivery of breakfast and the occasional light lunch.
  • Maintaining adequate stocks of food and household provisions.
  • Shopping
  • Setting the tables for meals and serving when necessary
  • Maintaining stocks of Wine and other beverages including the care of stemware.
  • Ensuring all special guest inclusions are maintained and beautifully presented. Including but not limited to sundowner drinks mis en place, sundowner snacks, homemade biscuits, freshwater jug, and water glasses.
  • Managing onsite and offsite laundry services.
Guest Service Areas

  • Flower arranging
  • Housekeeping team support to ensure all service areas are clean and set up to the highest standard.
  • Working through a prearrival guest check list.
  • Refill and maintenance of ALL guest amenities e.g., candles, bathroom amenities, slippers, tissues, firelighters, charcoal etc.
  • Preparation of guest arrival snacks and welcome drinks
  • Braai set up.
  • Liaising with the Groundsman to assist with firewood, cleaning of fireplaces, and / or cleaning of outside service areas.
  • Conducting household content inventory when required.
  • Reporting of maintenance issues to the Hospitality Manager.
  • Running of errands as required.
  • Ensuring the house is secure and all is in place at the end of each working day.
  • Wine Club Dinners and Events_
  • Pre event setting up according to a checklist.
  • Assist and execute the delivery of dining events food and wine service.
  • Post event clearing, packing away and cleaning.
  • Any other duties as directed by the Hospitality Manager.
  • The Tasting Room_
  • Assist the housekeeping and guest service team in The Tasting Room when The Homestead is not occupied by guests.
  • Ensuring that all service areas are clean and set up to the highest standard.
  • Preparation of a snack offering to accompany wine tastings.
  • Care and cleaning of stemware and glassware.
  • Welcoming and seating of guests.

Requirements:

  • 3 years' experience working as a housekeeper/cook / butler in a hospitality or private residence setting.
  • Willingness to move between departments as and when required.
  • Responsible, honest, and reliable.
  • Be an effective team worker.
  • Good communication.
  • Ability to take initiative.
  • Passion for delivering exceptional guest service.
  • Positive and flexible approach to work (weekend and evening work may be required).

Extra information

  • Live Out
  • Driver's license and own vehicle would be a plus.
  • Full time contract placement with 3month probation.

Pay:
R15, R20,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

  • What is your notice period?
  • What is your salary requirement?

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    Stellenbosch, South Africa Seasoned Recruitment Full time

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