Our Services
Butlers, Valets & Household Service
Butlers, valets, maids, laundresses and footmen for households where formal service is kept properly.
Overview
Formal service is a tradition and a craft. A butler sets the tone of a house, its service standards and often its staff; a valet cares for a principal's wardrobe, travel and personal presentation; maids, laundresses and footmen carry the daily detail that makes a household feel effortless.
We recruit for private residences, family offices and principals who entertain regularly, placing people trained in silver service, wine, wardrobe care and the quiet choreography of a formal home in the United Kingdom and abroad.
Roles We Recruit
- Butlers
- Valets
- Maids
- Laundresses
- Footmen
- Household service professionals
Typical Responsibilities
- Silver service, table settings, wine service and cellar management
- Receiving guests, announcing visitors and managing front of house
- Wardrobe care, packing, pressing, shoe care and travel preparation
- Fine laundry, hand washing, hand finishing and care of delicate fabrics
- Care of silver, crystal, art and valuable household contents
- Supervising household staff, rotas and standards on behalf of the principal
- Security awareness, discretion and household confidentiality
Working Arrangements
Formal service roles are commonly full-time, around 45 to 55 hours across five or six days, with evening work when the household entertains.
Live-in accommodation is frequently provided, particularly in country houses and larger London residences, though live-out roles are also usual.
Rotational cover, temporary event staffing and seasonal placements can be arranged where a household needs additional support.
Salary Guidance
As indicative guidance, butlers in the UK commonly range from £50,000 to £85,000 gross per annum, with butler-house manager positions above this. Valets more usually range from £45,000 to £70,000, and maids, laundresses and footmen from £30,000 to £45,000, often with accommodation.
These figures are indicative guidance only. Salaries are agreed according to the specific role, setting and responsibilities, and may vary with:
- Location, both within the United Kingdom and internationally
- Length and depth of relevant experience
- Formal qualifications, training and languages
- The scope of responsibilities and any team management
- The size of the household, estate or organisation
- Live-in or live-out arrangements and the accommodation provided
- Travel requirements and time spent away from home
- Additional duties beyond the core remit
What to Expect
For clients
- Candidates who understand formal protocol as well as modern private service
- Verified references from comparable households, yachts or private clubs
- Guidance on service structure, staff hierarchy and household standards
For candidates
- Households where formal service is genuinely valued and properly resourced
- Clear terms on hours, entertaining, travel and accommodation
- Long-term positions with room to grow into senior household roles
Ideal Candidate
- Training in butlering, silver service, wine or wardrobe care
- Experience in private households, luxury hotels, private clubs or superyachts
- Immaculate personal presentation and a composed, unobtrusive manner
- Complete discretion and comfort with confidentiality agreements
Enquire about this role
Whether you are building a household team or seeking your next position, we would be glad to speak with you in confidence.