Successful domestic couples are the ultimate combined force in domestic households. They typically can provide all-round assistance, from the provision of housekeeping and light cooking, to butler service and general maintenance.
General Responsibilities
Butler Services:
• Receive guests and supervise the reception of visitors
• Oversee guest’s packing and wardrobe maintenance
• Understand social etiquette and formal service
• Oversee and participate in formal table settings and entertainment preparations
• Serve meals and drinks and performs wait services
• Be knowledgeable about wines and spirits and oversees the wine cellar and liqueur inventory
• Perform light housekeeping duties
• Daily walk through of the property checking all light bulbs, wear and tear, damage to furniture
• Care and oversight of a gentleman’s wardrobe
• Ensure cleanliness of outdoor areas and furniture
• Handle or organize minor household repairs
• Supervise contractors carrying out specialist repairs or maintenance on-site
Housekeeping Duties:
• Daily cleaning of the main house, guest house and gym
• Laundry and dry cleaning (including fine linens and clothing, hand washing delicate items, etc.)
• Wardrobe management and organization
• Making beds
• Washing dishes and kitchen appliances
• Purchasing groceries and household supplies
• Helping deal with any maintenance issues that arise
• Care of fine furnishings, china, crystal and silver
• Cooking
• Errand running