Butler House Manager In Milan

22 ore fa

Lombardia, Italia Leaman Consulting Tempo pieno 68.000 € - 83.000 € Contratto

We are assisting a UHNW client based in Milan in their search for a highly experienced Butler/House Manager to join their fully staffed private household. This is a live-out role; however, initial assistance with accommodation can be provided for candidates relocating to Milan.

This is a long-standing, established role, replacing a valued member of the team who will provide a comprehensive handover for a few months. The family is willing to provide temporary accommodation if the candidate is relocating.

The Role

  • Full wardrobe management: overseeing seasonal rotation, dry cleaning, laundry, pressing, garment care and shoe polishing
  • Packing and unpacking for both short and long-haul travel
  • Running daily errands and assisting with local shopping and provisioning
  • Table setting and assisting with informal meal service
  • Greeting guests and offering a warm, discreet welcome
  • Ensuring stock levels of toiletries, medication, and household consumables are consistently maintained
  • Supporting the housekeeping team and ensuring the home is presented to the highest standard at all times
  • Making occasional restaurant and appointment bookings for the family
  • Conduct routine house checks to ensure everything is operational, trouble shoot any issues and liaise and organise external contractors & tradespeople fix any maintenance issues
  • Working closely with the wider household team: 3 housekeepers, 2 rota nannies (2 weeks on/off), a private chef, and 2 rotating security professionals.

Requirements

  • Fluency in both Italian and English is essential
  • You will be professionally presented, maintaining a standard uniform during working hours (alternative dress may be required for formal occasions or overseas travel)
  • In-depth understanding of formal etiquette and protocol
  • Excellent time management and attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a discreet and calm manner
  • Willingness to travel to London with the family (up to 4 months per year, often in extended periods)
  • Ability to take time off when the family are travelling and to bank time in lieu for additional hours/days worked
  • Flexibility is a must as each week will be different depending on the family's schedule, so the candidate must be able to self-organise their days off

The Family

  • Based in a beautiful home in Brera, Milan
  • 2 principals, a 3.5-year-old daughter, and a baby boy 7 months
  • Informal, warm household with a formal standard of service
  • Travel frequently, especially to London, and maintain a high standard of organisation and presentation throughout their home

Important details

  • Travel to London Required (Approx. 4 Months Annually)
  • Start: Flexible
  • Competitive Salary DOE 75,000 ++ euros + discretionary bonus
  • Hours: Typically Monday-Friday 11:30am-9:30pm (with breaks), alternating weekly with Monday-Saturday; days off during the week will be given in lieu of weekend work