Live-out Butler in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Live-out Butler – private rural estate near Salisbury – £45,000–£50,000 DOE

• Location: Private rural estate near Salisbury, Wiltshire
• Contract: Full-time, permanent, 5 days per week
• Salary: £45,000–£50,000 depending on experience
• Accommodation: Live-out (temporary overnight accommodation may be available after particularly late finishes)

A private family is seeking an experienced and personable Live-out Butler to join the household team at their rural estate near Salisbury.

The estate is both a family home and a place of hospitality, regularly welcoming private guests for country weekends, shooting, dining and events. This is a hands-on service position focused on warm, polished hospitality rather than overly formal or intrusive service.

This is a fully live-out role. Candidates must live within a reasonable daily commuting distance of Salisbury or be willing to relocate independently.

Responsibilities

• Providing attentive daily service to the principals, family and guests
• Welcoming guests and looking after them throughout their stay
• Formal and informal food and beverage service across breakfasts, lunches, dinners and drinks
• Supporting shooting days, country weekends, outdoor dining and private events
• Preparing guest-facing rooms, including fires, lighting, flowers, music, drinks and table settings
• Preparing and serving wines, spirits and other beverages confidently
• Maintaining bars, drinks stations, glassware, silverware and service areas
• Packing and unpacking luggage and preparing for family travel
• Liaising closely with the House Manager, chefs, housekeepers and wider estate team
• Briefing and coordinating temporary waiting staff during guest stays and events
• Anticipating requirements and remembering individual guest preferences
• Running errands and assisting with additional household requests when needed

The ideal candidate will

• Have previous butler, private household or high-end hospitality experience
• Have excellent front-of-house and food and beverage service skills
• Be warm, polished, discreet and confident without being overly formal
• Have a genuine interest in wine, spirits and hospitality
• Be practical, hands-on and willing to assist wherever required
• Remain calm and cheerful during busy guest periods
• Appreciate the atmosphere and traditions of an English country estate
• Be flexible regarding early starts, late finishes, weekends and occasional travel
• Hold a full UK driving licence, due to the rural location
• Live within commuting distance of Salisbury or be willing to relocate
• Provide excellent, verifiable references

Experience of shooting hospitality or country pursuits would be helpful but is not essential.

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