Job Description:
A Formal Butler in Al Ahmadi is a key household professional responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of a high-end or private residence. This role requires a deep knowledge of etiquette, hospitality, and service protocols typically associated with formal households. The butler ensures seamless coordination between household staff, manages guests, and provides direct service to the principals and their visitors.
Responsibilities include greeting and attending to guests, managing dining service including setting and serving formal meals, overseeing household inventories, maintaining the wine cellar or bar, managing household schedules, supervising maintenance or cleaning staff, and coordinating events. The butler may also be tasked with handling travel arrangements, wardrobe organization, and communicating with outside vendors.
This role requires exceptional organizational skills, polished manners, and the ability to anticipate needs. Discretion and loyalty are of utmost importance, as the butler often has access to private and sensitive information.
Job Requirement:
Previous experience as a butler in a formal household or luxury hospitality setting.
Strong knowledge of formal dining etiquette and household protocols.
Excellent interpersonal and service-oriented skills.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.
Discretion and confidentiality are non-negotiable.
Ability to manage household staff and delegate tasks.
Fluent English required; Arabic is an asset.
Flexibility to work long or irregular hours.
Must be able to perform basic accounting and inventory tracking.
Legal authorization to work in Kuwait.
