Butler/House Manager - Puerto Rico/Virginia

A busy CEO and father who splits time between Virginia and Puerto Rico is seeking an experienced Modern Butler to oversee the daily operations of his homes, while delivering hands-on, elevated personal service. The start date for this position is ideally in June 2025, but the principal is flexible and overall seeking the right fit. The schedule for this role requires some flexibility, but will generally be Monday through Friday, 50-60 hours per week, alternating between locations on a bi-weekly basis. The Modern Butler must be comfortable supporting a dual-location lifestyle and managing the day-to-day needs of an active household. When in Virginia, the principal’s two sons, ages 14-years-old and 11-years-old, will be in the residence, and the Modern Butler must be comfortable around, and having duties related to, older children. The principal is seeking a professional with a blend of discretion, organizational strength, attention to detail, and personal service experience. The ideal candidate is currently located near Alexandria, VA or San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Responsibilities

Household management - Direct, manage, and oversee all household operations, establishing a calm and efficient atmosphere

Maintain the home's organizational systems, keeping track of inventory, and setting schedules

Help recruit, hire, train, and supervise any needed household staff or 3rd party vendors, including housekeepers, gardeners, maintenance, and other service providers

Prepare and serve healthy meals for the principal that adhere to his regimented diet

Oversee and execute household entertaining, managing dining presentation, table setting, and bar preparation

Maintain any art, fine furniture, wardrobes, wine collection, and vehicles

Personal assistance, to include reservations, bookings, errands, etc

Chauffeur responsibilities for the children - School drop-offs and pick-ups, taking them to after school activities when needed

Maintain strong communication with the principal and team

Tech savvy and able to coordinate and maintain calendars, emails, and home tech

Accompany principal on occasional travel

Maintain a monthly budget and coordinate with team on budget forecasts and planning

Occasional pet care – The principal has a very well behaved 16 lb dog. Walking the dog when necessary, administering meds, and coordinating grooming. Pet sitting when the principal is out of town is a huge plus, but not strictly required.

Qualifications

Warm, professional, and positive demeanor

High emotional intelligence

Strong leadership skills, driven, focused, and diligent

Detail oriented and organized

Bilingual, English and Spanish, is a huge plus

Great attitude – Easy to be around, takes direction well

Self-starter – Proactive, takes the initiative to generate their own work to maintain household efficiency

Requirements

Culinary training or extensive experience cooking

Comfortable with older children

Comfortable around dogs

Minimum of 8 years of experience in related fields

Proficiency in household management

Tech savvy

Sterling references

Formal butler training from a recognized institution, or related certifications

Comfortable with the dual location schedule

Driver's license and clean driving record

Valid Passport and travel ready

US work authorization

Salary and Benefits

A competitive salary is on offer to the right candidate, commensurate with experience, with the range starting at $80k-$150k

Standard benefits

Regular Full-Time