Butler – Detailed Job Description | Dubai
Job Overview
We are urgently hiring experienced Male Butlers to work in a prestigious private palace/UHNWI household in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai.
The ideal candidates should have 5–8 years of professional butler or luxury hospitality experience, preferably gained in 5-star hotels, luxury resorts, palaces, royal households, or private residences serving UHNWI/VIP clients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a highly professional, discreet, and personalized service to the principal and family members. Excellent manners, attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong knowledge of luxury household service standards are essential.
Position Details
- Job Title: Butler
- Gender: Male
- Location: Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, UAE
- Age: 25–40 years
- Experience: 5–8 years
- Preferred Nationalities: Nepal, Sri Lanka
- Languages: Fluent in English and Hindi
- Salary: AED 2,000–3,000 per month
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Live-in: Required
- Urgency: Immediate
- Industry: Private Palace / UHNWI Household
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Personal Butler Service
- Provide professional and personalized butler service to the principal, family members, and guests.
- Anticipate the needs and preferences of the principal and assist proactively.
- Welcome and assist guests in a warm, polite, and professional manner.
- Assist with daily routines, appointments, special occasions, and household activities as required.
- Maintain a high standard of personal service at all times.
- Handle requests efficiently and ensure they are completed accurately and promptly.
- Maintain a calm and professional attitude, even during busy periods or unexpected situations.
Food & Beverage Service
- Prepare and serve beverages such as tea, coffee, juices, and refreshments according to the principal's preferences.
- Provide formal and informal table service when required.
- Set and clear dining tables according to luxury hospitality standards.
- Assist with breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, and special events.
- Ensure dining areas are clean, organized, and properly prepared.
- Understand basic food and beverage service etiquette.
- Coordinate with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth meal service.
Guest Service
- Receive and welcome household guests professionally.
- Assist guests with seating, refreshments, luggage, and other reasonable requirements.
- Maintain discretion when dealing with VIP and high-profile guests.
- Ensure guest areas are prepared before and after visits.
- Coordinate with other household staff to ensure smooth guest service.
- Maintain excellent hospitality standards during private events and gatherings.
Household Assistance
- Assist with maintaining the general organization and presentation of designated areas.
- Ensure living, dining, and guest areas are clean, neat, and presentable.
- Coordinate with housekeeping and other household staff where necessary.
- Assist with preparation for special events, dinners, parties, and family functions.
- Help organize personal belongings, clothing, luggage, and other items when required.
- Report maintenance issues or household concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
VIP & UHNWI Service Standards
- Provide service consistent with 5-star hotel and luxury private household standards.
- Understand the importance of discretion, confidentiality, and privacy.
- Maintain professional boundaries when working closely with the principal and family.
- Never discuss or disclose private household information.
- Handle sensitive situations respectfully and professionally.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of formal etiquette and luxury service.
- Maintain a polished, well-groomed, and professional appearance.
Requirements
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience as a Butler, Personal Butler, Private Household Staff, Guest Relations Executive, or similar luxury hospitality role.
- Previous experience in a 5-star hotel, palace, royal household, luxury resort, or UHNWI private residence is strongly preferred.
- Fluent English communication skills are required.
- Hindi language skills are required.
- Excellent knowledge of formal and informal service etiquette.
- Strong customer-service and interpersonal skills.
- Professional grooming and excellent personal presentation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a household team.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to anticipate client requirements.
- Must be trustworthy, discreet, respectful, and reliable.
- Must be comfortable with a live-in arrangement.
- Flexible to work according to the principal's schedule.
- Ability to remain composed and professional in a high-profile environment.
Preferred Skills
Candidates with experience in the following areas will have an advantage:
- Private household or palace experience
- UHNWI/VIP client service
- Fine dining and formal table service
- Silver service
- Wine and beverage service
- Afternoon tea service
- Event and banquet service
- Guest reception and hospitality
- Wardrobe and luggage assistance
- Household coordination
- Chauffeur coordination
- Travel and trip preparation
- Experience working with multinational household teams
Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate should be:
- Polite and respectful
- Discreet and trustworthy
- Well-groomed and presentable
- Professional and disciplined
- Patient and calm
- Service-oriented
- Punctual and reliable
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attentive to detail
- Good at anticipating needs
- Comfortable working with VIP/UHNWI clients
Working Environment
The Butler will work in a prestigious private palace/UHNWI household in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai.
This position requires a high level of confidentiality, flexibility, professionalism, and personal service. The candidate should be comfortable working closely with other household employees and following established household protocols.
Benefits & Package
- Monthly Salary: AED 2,000–3,000
- Live-in accommodation: Provided
- Shared accommodation: Provided
- Duty meals: Provided
- Transportation: Provided
- Medical insurance: Provided
- Yearly air ticket: Provided
- Other benefits: As per UAE Labour Law
- Immediate joining preferred
Important
Only candidates with relevant luxury hospitality, palace, private household, VIP, or UHNWI experience will be considered.
This is an urgent vacancy. Candidates who are available for immediate joining will be given preference.