Butler - Estate Manager Miami, FL

Looking to fill a Butler/ Estate Manager role for principal based in Miami, FL.

This position reports to the Principal and oversees maintaining day to day upkeep of residential properties in Miami, FL, Los Angeles, CA and Italy with other duties pertaining to high end / luxury level service and other special projects as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees management of Miami property and staff including the housekeeper.
• Overall service acumen to be equivalent to a luxury hotel butler.
• Stocks the house and maintains inventory of food/drinks and household supplies: i.e., unpacks and stocks supplies when delivered, communicates to principal when supplies are low and need to be ordered.
• Unpacking and packing of luggage/bags upon principal’s arrival and departure from residence for business and personal trips.
• Travels, as needed, internationally and domestically to prepare separate residences for visits, stocking food, cleaning etc.
• Light cooking and drink preparation as directed: i.e. preparation of coffee, salads, smoothies, light meals, cocktails, wine, etc.
• Organizes occasional small events and dinner parties, including working with vendors to bring in tables/chairs/supplies, as needed.
• Acts as chauffeur/driver for principal locally, as needed to restaurants, airport, etc. and maintains car with washes/gas as needed.
• In charge of service while on private jet trips with principal.
• Manages detailed record keeping of day-to-day supply purchases and monthly expense reporting.
• Manages all vendors- maintains updated list of all vendors and makes sure contractors have current W/C insurance policies.
• Works with Business Manager to keep track of all utility related bills (internet, power, gas, cable, etc.), and ensure on-time payments.
• Daily walk through and property inspection.
• Responsible for pet maintenance and care as needed.
• Maintains all technology on site and ensures all in working order (televisions, audio, internet, computers/iPads etc.)
• When housekeeper isn’t onsite to perform duties, helps maintain a clean household including: Washing dishes, utensils, glasses, pots, and pans; wipe and dust surfaces in

  rooms, cleans windows & mirrors; vacuums and cleans floors, rugs, furniture, and drapes; removes and regularly cleans linens, towels, bedspreads, and blankets; places and neatly tucks clean sheets and blankets on beds and replaces pillowcases; stocks towels, washcloths, and hand towels in bathrooms; picks up and empties trash containers.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 8 years experience as a butler/estate manager
• Knowledge of high-end hotel service industry, preferably trained in a butler-like capacity by luxury hotel group.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Ability to prepare food/drinks on occasion with knowledge of wines, bartending/mixology.
• Tech savvy with home media and tech needs.
• Someone who is pet friendly.
• Bilingual: Spanish and Italian language fluency preferred, Sufficient ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English, Spanish and Italian to complete work efficiently, effectively, and courteously.
• Ability to remain discreet and respect the privacy of residents, tenants, and/or guests.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.

Compensation & Benefits: Great compensation & benefits package, commensurate with experience.