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Butler/concierge

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Cape Town, South Africa O'Brien Recruitment Full time

The Villa is based at Sunset Beach, close to Milnerton/Tableview

1) professionally trained in the manor of being a Butler

2) professionally trained in food & beverage service

3) must have experience working as a Butler / Concierge for at least 4 to 5 years in a 5 start Hotel or Boutique Guest House

**Duties**:

- Overseeing correct layout, change-over and upkeep of table services for breakfast, lunch and evening meals; preparing dining tables in traditional English or French styles
- Maintaining and cleaning valuable silverware, fine porcelain and crystal wares
- Preparing travel plans for daily excursions and luggage for international travel
- Preserving and assisting in the managing the Owners private art collection
- Managing stock in the wine cellar and has a vast knowledge of wine's in general
- Managing and supervising the creation and upkeep of floral displays
- Understanding, promoting and defending household protocols among staff and guests
- Assisting in the training of household staff
- Maintaining exhaustive, up-to-date inventories of valuables
- Inviting and welcoming guests
- Serving food and drinks, ensuring proper service at all time
- Liaising with the Villa Manager
- Taking full responsibility of maintaining and clean all three vehicles
- Understanding that when the Owners are not in the Villa, the Villa is to be maintained with a strict cleaning schedule

**Knowledge and experience**:

- Fluent command of English verbally and written communication
- Honest and trustworthy individual with a pro-active mind set
- Detail oriented with the ability to manage the entire smooth running of the home in absence of the Villa Manager
- Extensive experience in similar position within a private family residence with contactable references
- High level of experience in Valet, Butler and Service positions
- Flexible and able to accommodate business professional’s schedule including public holidays and weekends
- Drivers Licence (PDP would be an advantage)
**Personal attributes**:

- Professional
- Pro-active
- Meticulous
- Accountable
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Initiative
- Energetic and dynamic
- Attention to detail
**Additional information**:

- Schedule is flexible in accordance to the Villa's & Owners needs
- Availability required on all Weekends and Public Holidays when the Owners are in the Villa
- Full time placement with 3 month probation period.