Private Butler/Driver

Ireland

€60,000 Per Annum

Head Butler/Driver

Location: Ireland

Position: Full-time

Permanent | Live-in

Accommodation: Private One-Bedroom House

Salary: from €60k Per Annum

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

CPS Private Staffing is delighted to be representing a prestigious private residence in the West of Ireland in the search for an exceptional Head Butler.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced, highly polished butler with a background in formal private households, royal residences or luxury yachts. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering impeccable personalised service to the Principals whilst overseeing the smooth day-to-day operation of the front-of-house team.

You will lead by example, ensuring exceptional service standards throughout the residence whilst maintaining discretion, professionalism and attention to detail at all times.

Household Team

2–3 Housekeepers
1 Private Chef
1 Junior Butler (reporting directly to the Head Butler)

Key Responsibilities

Butler & Service

Provide exceptional one-to-one butler service to the Principals, anticipating their needs with absolute discretion.
Deliver formal food and beverage service for breakfasts, lunches, dinners and entertaining.
Coordinate closely with the Chef each morning to discuss daily menus and service requirements.
Prepare dining areas before and after each service.
Maintain and care for fine china, crystal, silverware, crockery and cutlery.
Deliver daily evening turndown service.
Manage dressing rooms, wardrobe presentation and provide luxury shoe care, including cleaning and polishing.
Maintain family bars, replenish beverages and monitor stock rotation and expiry dates.
Arrange additional hospitality staff for larger dinners and private events.

Household Management

Lead, supervise and motivate the housekeeping team to maintain impeccable household standards.
Conduct regular inspections throughout the residence, ensuring every room is maintained to the highest level.
Monitor televisions, audio visual equipment, lighting, plumbing and report maintenance requirements proactively.
Maintain household inventories and order supplies throughout the year.
Ensure stationery, toiletries and household essentials are always fully stocked.
Liaise with contractors and suppliers where required.

Property & Estate Responsibilities

Monitor the presentation and cleanliness of family vehicles, arranging cleaning, fuelling and maintenance as required.
Drive family members when requested.
Replenish firewood throughout the residence.
Feed and care for the family's dogs.
Liaise with the gardening team to ensure the estate is presented to the highest standard ahead of family arrivals and events.
Oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of the "Old House."

Administration

Manage the household medicine cabinet.
Coordinate prescription medication and supplements with the family's doctor.
Maintain online household subscriptions.
Update and maintain the household wine list.
Conduct quarterly wine cellar inventories.
Keep accurate household records and inventories.

Specialist Responsibilities

Polish silver cutlery on a weekly basis.
Wind and maintain antique clocks.
Update Apple devices belonging to family members.
Maintain the golf room, including cleaning and organising golf clubs and shoes.
Clean the kitchen fireplace during the absence of the live-in Housekeeper.

Seasonal Responsibilities

Clean and polish the trophy gallery twice annually.
Deep clean china and crockery storage rooms.
Polish formal banquet silverware.
Assist with seasonal household preparations and estate events.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience as a Head Butler, Senior Butler or Estate Butler within a UHNW private household, royal residence or luxury yacht.
Exceptional formal silver service and fine dining experience.
Proven experience managing household staff and delivering world-class service.
Strong leadership and organisational skills.
Excellent knowledge of luxury household operations, wardrobe care and fine household items.
Confident driver with a full, clean driving licence.
Comfortable working around dogs.
Excellent English communication skills.
Highly discreet, loyal and professional.
Flexible to work weekends, evenings and holidays when required.

Package

Permanent, full-time position.
Private one-bedroom accommodation provided.
Competitive salary depending on experience.
Opportunity to work within an exceptional private estate in the West of Ireland.
Long-term position for a candidate seeking stability and career progression.

If you have a passion for delivering impeccable service, thrive in a formal private household environment and possess the highest standards of discretion and professionalism, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Private Butler/Driver

Head Butler/Driver

Location: Ireland

Position: Full-time

Permanent | Live-in

Accommodation: Private One-Bedroom House

Salary: from €60k Per Annum

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

CPS Private Staffing is delighted to be representing a prestigious private residence in the West of Ireland in the search for an exceptional Head Butler.

You will lead by example, ensuring exceptional service standards throughout the residence whilst maintaining discretion, professionalism and attention to detail at all times.

Household Team

2–3 Housekeepers

1 Private Chef

1 Junior Butler (reporting directly to the Head Butler)

Key Responsibilities

Butler & Service

Provide exceptional one-to-one butler service to the Principals, anticipating their needs with absolute discretion.

Deliver formal food and beverage service for breakfasts, lunches, dinners and entertaining.

Coordinate closely with the Chef each morning to discuss daily menus and service requirements.

Prepare dining areas before and after each service.

Maintain and care for fine china, crystal, silverware, crockery and cutlery.

Deliver daily evening turndown service.

Manage dressing rooms, wardrobe presentation and provide luxury shoe care, including cleaning and polishing.

Maintain family bars, replenish beverages and monitor stock rotation and expiry dates.

Arrange additional hospitality staff for larger dinners and private events.

Household Management

Lead, supervise and motivate the housekeeping team to maintain impeccable household standards.

Conduct regular inspections throughout the residence, ensuring every room is maintained to the highest level.

Monitor televisions, audio visual equipment, lighting, plumbing and report maintenance requirements proactively.

Maintain household inventories and order supplies throughout the year.

Ensure stationery, toiletries and household essentials are always fully stocked.

Liaise with contractors and suppliers where required.

Property & Estate Responsibilities

Monitor the presentation and cleanliness of family vehicles, arranging cleaning, fuelling and maintenance as required.

Drive family members when requested.

Replenish firewood throughout the residence.

Feed and care for the family's dogs.

Liaise with the gardening team to ensure the estate is presented to the highest standard ahead of family arrivals and events.

Oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of the "Old House."

Administration

Manage the household medicine cabinet.

Coordinate prescription medication and supplements with the family's doctor.

Maintain online household subscriptions.

Update and maintain the household wine list.

Conduct quarterly wine cellar inventories.

Keep accurate household records and inventories.

Specialist Responsibilities

Polish silver cutlery on a weekly basis.

Wind and maintain antique clocks.

Update Apple devices belonging to family members.

Maintain the golf room, including cleaning and organising golf clubs and shoes.

Clean the kitchen fireplace during the absence of the live-in Housekeeper.

Seasonal Responsibilities

Clean and polish the trophy gallery twice annually.

Deep clean china and crockery storage rooms.

Polish formal banquet silverware.

Assist with seasonal household preparations and estate events.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience as a Head Butler, Senior Butler or Estate Butler within a UHNW private household, royal residence or luxury yacht.

Exceptional formal silver service and fine dining experience.

Proven experience managing household staff and delivering world-class service.

Strong leadership and organisational skills.

Excellent knowledge of luxury household operations, wardrobe care and fine household items.

Confident driver with a full, clean driving licence.

Comfortable working around dogs.

Excellent English communication skills.

Highly discreet, loyal and professional.

Flexible to work weekends, evenings and holidays when required.

Package

Permanent, full-time position.

Private one-bedroom accommodation provided.

Competitive salary depending on experience.

Opportunity to work within an exceptional private estate in the West of Ireland.

Long-term position for a candidate seeking stability and career progression.

If you have a passion for delivering impeccable service, thrive in a formal private household environment and possess the highest standards of discretion and professionalism, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to: [email protected]