Key Responsibilities:
Household & Staff Management:
Lead, mentor, and supervise a multi-disciplinary team of domestic staff, ensuring all household operations are executed to the highest standards of excellence.
Oversee the entire lifecycle of household staff, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management, fostering a positive and professional environment.
Direct all aspects of property management across multiple residences, including preventative maintenance schedules, procurement of goods and services, and managing large-scale renovation or interior design projects.
Oversee all culinary operations, liaising with private chefs on menu planning, managing kitchen inventory, and ensuring exceptional catering for both family dining and events.
Executive Support & Coordination:
Act as the primary point of contact for the family, anticipating their needs and ensuring their daily schedules are executed flawlessly.
Manage and coordinate complex international and domestic travel arrangements, including private aviation, yacht charters, luxury accommodations, and detailed itineraries. Accompany the family on trips as required to provide on-the-ground support.
Coordinate with drivers, security personnel, and other personal assistants to ensure seamless and secure transportation and logistics.
Provide operational management and support for the principal's private social club, ensuring it is maintained and run to the same exacting standards as the private residences.
Event & Asset Management:
Plan and flawlessly execute all family events, from intimate dinners to large-scale social gatherings, managing every detail from concept to completion, including vendor negotiation, guest lists, and on-site supervision.
Manage the family’s valuable collections, including fine art, antiques, and wine. This includes overseeing inventory, cataloging, security, and coordinating with specialists for valuation, preservation, and acquisition.
Oversee the care and management of the principals' wardrobes, vehicles, and other personal luxury assets.
Financial & Administrative Duties:
Manage comprehensive household budgets, financial planning, and reporting. This includes handling household Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, processing invoices, and ensuring fiscal responsibility across all operations.
Handle confidential administrative tasks with the utmost discretion.
A minimum of 10+ years of demonstrable experience in a senior household management role (e.g., Head Butler, Estate Manager, or Household Manager) within a high-net-worth or prominent family environment.
Formal training from a recognized butler academy or equivalent hospitality institution is highly preferred.
Impeccable discretion, integrity, and a strong sense of loyalty are paramount.
Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and project management skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
Polished, well-mannered, and culturally astute, with the ability to interact gracefully with principals, guests, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Proven leadership skills with experience in hiring, training, and managing domestic staff.
Strong financial acumen with experience in managing complex household budgets and financial reporting.
Must be fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
A proactive and resourceful problem-solver, capable of working independently and handling pressure with calm and composure.
Willingness and availability to travel internationally, sometimes at short notice.
Must hold a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.
Impeccable, verifiable references and the ability to pass a comprehensive background check are required.
All personal information provided will be treated with the strictest confidence and used for recruitment purposes only.
Administration, Clerical & Secretary>Personal / Executive Assistant
Administration, Clerical & Secretary>Secretary
Administration, Clerical & Secretary>Others
HK$ -50000
Full Time
Our client is a prestigious and well-funded family business group. They are seeking a highly dedicated and experienced Head Butler / Estate Manager to oversee the management of their private residences and lead a team of household staff. This is a unique and confidential opportunity for a consummate professional with a distinguished background in household and estate management to become an indispensable part of a prestigious family's life, ensuring the seamless and immaculate operation of their homes.