KS1057 - Private Butler/House Manager - Baltimore County, Maryland
On-siteReisterstown, Maryland, United States or Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct high-end luxury butler service to the principal, managing daily personal and administrative needs with professionalism and discretion. Handle household logistics including grocery shopping, vendor coordination, appointment scheduling, and gift preparation for special occasions. Maintain the principal's calendar, track receipts, and ensure seamless communication between Maryland and Florida properties. Collaborate closely with household staff to anticipate needs and simplify the principal's day-to-day life. Maintain a secure, confidential environment while supporting the principal's arrival, guests, and personal commitments. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week live-out or live-in role requiring flexibility for evenings, weekends, and travel. The family offers a competitive rate with paid time off and a healthcare plan.
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience as a butler and house manager in a similar private-service role
- Must be legal to work in the US
- Must be able to work from the principal's home as needed
- Must be available for occasional evenings, weekends, or schedule adjustments with advance notice whenever possible
- Must be comfortable supporting needs related to homes in both Maryland and Florida
- Must be an excellent communicator and highly responsive via phone, email, and text
- Tech savvy and comfortable using smartphones, email, calendars, lists, shared documents, and household or task-management tools
- A 'can do' attitude, including willingness to handle any task required, no matter how small
- Excellent judgment, strong attention to detail, and ability to prioritize effectively
- High level of discretion and confidentiality in all matters
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of formal table settings and service
- Knowledge of wine and cocktails is a plus
- Etiquette skills and protocol training
- Cultural awareness, and experience working in a variety of environments
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting requests
- Strong calendar management, scheduling, follow-up, and communication skills
- Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative to solve problems and anticipate needs
- Warm, polished, professional communication style with vendors, service providers, guests, and family contacts
- Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with household staff, vendors, and service providers while maintaining clear communication and professionalism
- Comfortable working independently in a private home environment and adapting to the principal's preferences and routines
- Positive, service-oriented personality while maintaining professionalism and appropriate boundaries
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