Qualified Private Butler (Full-time, Live-out, English & French-speaking) in Geneva, Switzerland

Private Butler
Switzerland
GE
Private Household
Full Time

Position: Private Butler (Full-Time) – Geneva-Based
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Employment Type: Full-Time, live-out

A UHNW family is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Private Butler to provide exceptional, personalised service. The ideal candidate should have exclusive butler experience within the past 7 years, with a proven track record in catering to high-profile clients. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and meticulous attention to detail, offering the opportunity to work in a prestigious environment while ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the family’s daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive butler services, ensuring a high level of comfort and service for the family at all times.

• Manage daily household needs, including table service, overseeing the household staff, and ensuring cleanliness and order in all areas.

• Coordinate and manage the family’s calendar, appointments, and travel arrangements.

• Supervise the household inventory, ensuring that all supplies are maintained and replenished as necessary.

• Handle personal errands and requests promptly and efficiently, while maintaining discretion and confidentiality.

• Ensure all special events, both private and formal, are flawlessly executed, including preparing the home for guests, organizing logistics, and managing staff.

• Maintain the family’s wardrobe, ensuring proper care, organization, and presentation.

• Anticipate the needs of the family members and proactively address them, delivering exceptional service with the highest level of attention to detail.

• Act as the point of contact for external vendors, service providers, and guests.

Qualifications & Requirements

Professional Qualifications:

• A minimum of 7 years of butler experience exclusively, ideally working for UHNW individuals or in luxury hospitality.

• Qualification/Certification as Private Butler.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and French; additional languages are a plus.

• Excellent knowledge of household management, fine dining, and event coordination.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.

• Impeccable presentation, with a professional and courteous demeanor.

• Discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost professionalism.

Personal Attributes:

• Exceptional ability to anticipate and respond to the family’s needs, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills.

• Calm under pressure and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with poise.

• Highly adaptable, able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, when required.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact seamlessly with the family, guests, and staff.

Position Details

Schedule: Full-time, with flexibility depending on the family's needs (including weekends or travel).
Salary: CHF 90'000 - 100'000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Job ID: ID-456

If you are an experienced and dedicated butler looking to join a distinguished UHNW family in Geneva, we would love to hear from you.