Job #118 Butler for Forest Hill-area Couple

This is a good opportunity for an experienced, full-time and live-out Butler to work in a beautiful Forest Hill residence. The person would work in collaboration with a housekeeper who is a long-time employee. The focus for the housekeeper is general housekeeping, laundry, ironing, meal preparation and some grocery shopping. The employers are looking for an individual with 7-years’ experience working in a similar residence. Individuals without the longevity in a role but who have the correct experience are still encouraged to apply.

Applicants must hold current status to legally work in Canada. Sponsorship is not being considered.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Days off – one day during the week and Saturday

• 11am to 8pm – subject to employers’ requirements

• Driver as required

• Some grocery shopping and errands

• Assist with some meal preparation. Housekeeper cooks the dinner. Will make dinner on the days the housekeeper is off

• Set table, serve dinner and possibly lunch

• When entertaining, welcome guests, serve drinks, hors d’oeuvres and dinner

• Assisting with housekeeping – vacuuming carpets, dusting, attending to the fireplace’s and some window cleaning on the main floor

• Washing of the vehicles and keeping the garage clean

• General light repairs and handyman work

• Maintaining household logs and responsible for working with all household trades for the maintenance of the residence including the HVAC, mechanical, electrical and the elevator

• Coordination with exterior trades – ponds and grass

• Maintain the exterior of the property so that it always looks pristine including taking care of the outdoor furniture

• Answer the phone in a polite and friendly manner and receive guests, packages and vendors.

Qualifications and Aptitudes:

• 7+ years’ experience in a private residence or similar role

• Live out

• Full license and clean driving record.  Vehicle will be provided for work duties.

• Fluency in English, both verbal and written

• Trustworthy and reliable

• An eye for fine details

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Eager to provide high-quality service

• Long-term commitment

• Basic computer knowledge (Excel, email, Word) for budgeting, communication and records keeping

• This is a non-smoking residence

• Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Salary is commensurate with experience and candidate qualities/capabilities
Dress Code – casual/elegant

Position available as soon as possible.

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