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Private Butler

We place experienced butlers who know how to run a household properly — from staff management to formal service and everything in between.

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A butler sets the tone for the entire household. Get it right and everything runs smoothly — the staff know what they're doing, dinner is on time, guests feel looked after. Get it wrong and you'll feel it within a week.

The butlers we place have spent years in private service or luxury hotels before they ever reach our books. They know how to manage a house, handle formal service, and keep things running without being asked. Most hold qualifications from places like the British Butler Institute or Ivor Spencer.

We've placed butlers in townhouses in Mayfair, country estates in the Cotswolds, and family homes abroad. Every household is different, and that's the point — a good butler adapts to yours.

Key Responsibilities

Household management and staff supervision

Formal dining service and wine service

Event coordination and guest reception

Wardrobe and laundry management

Household calendar and appointment scheduling

Inventory management and vendor coordination

Security and property oversight

Travel arrangements and itinerary planning

Frequently Asked Questions

Most come from places like the British Butler Institute, Ivor Spencer, or the International Butler Academy — plus years of actual experience in private homes or luxury hotels. Wine qualifications and first aid training are common too. The training matters, but it's the real-world experience that makes the difference.

It depends on your household. Some families need a live-in butler with accommodation on-site. Others prefer live-out, where the butler commutes daily. We handle both — just tell us what works for you.

A butler is more front-of-house — formal service, greeting guests, silver service, that kind of thing. A house manager tends to be more behind the scenes — admin, scheduling, overseeing contractors. In practice, a lot of roles blend both.

Usually one to two weeks for a permanent placement. If you need someone quickly — covering a gap or for an event — we can often have someone with you within 48 to 72 hours.

Butler salaries typically sit between £45,000 and £85,000 a year, though senior roles in larger households can go higher. Our placement fee is based on the salary and complexity of the role. We'll lay out the full cost structure in your first consultation — no surprises.

Our process begins with a detailed consultation to understand your household needs, followed by candidate shortlisting from our vetted database. We present 3-5 carefully selected candidates, arrange interviews at your convenience, coordinate trial periods, and support the full onboarding process. Most placements are completed within 2-4 weeks.

Yes. All permanent butler placements come with our replacement guarantee. If the placement doesn't work out within the guarantee period, we'll find a suitable replacement at no additional cost. We also provide ongoing support and check-ins to make sure a successful long-term match.

Recent Placements

Placed a head butler for a Belgravia townhouse within 10 days. The client had been searching for six months with other agencies.

London·10 days

Recruited a butler-valet for a family with homes in Kensington and the Cotswolds. He now manages both properties and travels between them weekly.

Kensington & Cotswolds·3 weeks

Found a live-in butler for a Monaco residence who speaks fluent French and Italian. Previous candidates couldn't handle the language requirements.

Monaco·4 weeks

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