Job Title: Private Butler
Location: London (Live-out)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Schedule: 5 days per week (flexible to work weekends)
Working Hours: 45 hours per week (flexibility required)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £75,000 gross per annum + bonus
 
Overview and opportunity
 
We are seeking an experienced and professional Butler to support a fully staffed private residence in London. The successful candidate will deliver seamless formal and informal service, ensuring a high standard of hospitality and presentation at all times. This is a long-term role, ideal for someone who thrives in a structured household and is confident supporting events and day-to-day service in a discreet and polished manner.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver formal and informal service, including silver service and table settings
• Serve drinks and meals, organising formal dinners, events, and daily routines
• Welcome and attend to guests, ensuring a high level of discretion and professionalism
• Maintain the butler’s area/kitchen, dining areas, and service equipment
• Coordinate with the chef and housekeeping team to ensure smooth and efficient service
• Prepare indoor and outdoor areas for guest use, maintaining immaculate standards
• Assist with ad hoc personal service, admin and household-related tasks
• Maintain confidentiality, a calm presence, and service excellence at all times
• Travelling for up to a month each year 

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a private household, with proven longevity in roles
• Expert in formal table service and etiquette
• Discreet, polished, and proactive with strong attention to detail
• Confident in hosting both formal events and casual gatherings
• Flexible to work occasional weekends when the principals are in residence or entertaining
• Based in London and able to commute daily
• Fluent in English with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £75,000 gross per annum
• 5-day working week with flexibility around weekends as required
• Opportunity to work in a well-established, high-standard private household
• Long-term, stable position within a respectful and professional team environment

How to Apply
 
To apply for this role, please send your CV detailing your relevant experience with UHNW clients to: jana@achievehospitality.com