Job Description

Travelling Private Butler to UHNW Principal
Location: Primary base in Dubai, UAE, with extensive global travel (approximately 60-70% of the time).
Position Type: Full-Time, Live-In or Live-Out (with 24/7 on-call availability when travelling).
Employer: Private UHNW Family Office
Position Overview
A prestigious private family seeks an exceptionally discreet, proactive, and highly experienced Travelling Private Butler to serve as the primary attendant to the Principal. This is a pivotal role that demands the utmost professionalism, impeccable standards, and seamless adaptability to manage the Principal's lifestyle across multiple international residences and during travel. The successful candidate will be the cornerstone of the Principal's daily life, anticipating needs and executing all tasks with flawless precision and quiet efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. Personal Attendance & Valet Services:

• Manage all aspects of the Principal's wardrobe: selection, pressing, packing/unpacking, inventory management, shoe care, and coordination with tailors and designers.
• Ensure all clothing and personal items are prepared to the highest standard for every occasion, from business meetings to formal events.
• Provide valet services including laying out clothes, assisting with dressing if required, and maintaining personal appearance items.
• Oversee the Principal's watch, jewelry, and accessory collection, ensuring security, maintenance, and appropriate selection.

2. Travel & Itinerary Management:

• Act as the primary point of coordination for all complex travel logistics, working closely with the security team, private aviation crew, and personal assistants.
• Masterfully pack and unpack for all trips, ensuring all necessities and preferences are accounted for across different climates and cultures.
• Manage travel documentation, visas, and ensure all personal effects travel seamlessly.
• Set up and maintain the Principal's temporary residences, hotel suites, or yachts to their exact specifications upon arrival.

3. Household & Residence Management (Primary & Secondary):

• Assume full responsibility for the standards and management of the Principal's primary residence in Dubai and other global properties in their absence and during occupancy.
• Lead, train, and manage the household staff team (e.g., housekeepers, chefs, drivers) to ensure a unified and impeccable service standard.
• Conduct daily inspections of all living areas to ensure perfection in cleanliness, ambiance (lighting, temperature, music, scent), and provisioning.
• Manage inventories of luxury linens, fine china, crystal, and other household assets.

4. Service & Entertaining:

• Provide flawless silver service, butler service, and ethereal service for private dining, high-level meetings, and large-scale entertaining.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of events, from intimate dinners to large cocktail receptions.
• Manage table settings, floral arrangements, and bar stock, with a deep knowledge of fine wines, champagnes, and spirits.
• Demonstrate expertise in gourmet coffee/tea preparation, cocktail mixing, and food presentation.

5. Administrative & Liaison Duties:

• Maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality in all matters pertaining to the family.
• Liaise with other staff, family office executives, contractors, and luxury brand representatives on behalf of the Principal.
• Manage petty cash, track expenses related to the household and personal care, and submit detailed reports.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications
Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a Private Butler within a UHNW household, five-star hotel, or on a superyacht.
• Impeccable Discretion & Confidentiality: Non-negotiable. Must have verifiable references.
• Global Mindset: Extensive international travel experience and cultural sensitivity. Must possess and maintain a valid passport.
• Proactive Anticipation: The ability to foresee needs and execute tasks before being asked.
• Exceptional Personal Presentation: Poised, polished, and professional at all times.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in valeting, packing, silver service, housekeeping, and wardrobe management.
• Resilience & Flexibility: Ability to work long, irregular hours and adapt to changing schedules and time zones with a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• Language Skills: Fluency in English is mandatory. Additional languages (e.g., Arabic, French, Russian) are a significant advantage.

Desired Attributes:

• Formal training from a recognized butler academy or hospitality institution.
• Knowledge of and experience with Islamic culture and traditions is highly beneficial for the Dubai base.
• Technical proficiency in managing smart home systems and common productivity software.
• A calm, patient, and emotionally intelligent demeanor under pressure.

Compensation & Benefits

• A highly competitive, tax-free salary commensurate with experience and the demands of the role.
• Full Accommodation: Provided in a private, high-standard staff quarters.
• Global Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage.
• Travel Expenses: All travel, accommodation, and living expenses covered while on duty.
• Annual Leave: Generous paid vacation allowance, aligned with the Principal's schedule.
• Performance Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus based on performance.
• Contract: A formal, permanent employment contract under the UAE sponsorship system.

Skills Required