What are regular butler duties?
A butler is a trained domestic staffing employee for high-end households and estates. A butler is trained to provide white glove service at its best. Common duties for a butler are:
Care for a gentlemen’s closet
Proper care of all guests
Wine sommelier
Meal preparation and presentation
Implementation of manners and etiquette in the household
Hiring and training domestic staff
Personal assistance for the gentleman of the house
A butler employed as a house manager will also take on the following duties:
Supervise all contractors and vendors
Hire, train, and manage household staff
Receive and look after guests
Plan and execute events
Craft and manage a household manual
Manage household budgets and bookkeeping
Prepare property ahead of a Principal’s arrival
Maintain automobiles, private jets, and/or private yachts
Cooking, cleaning and laundry duties as needed