Butler/housekeeper

**Butler/Housekeeper**_

Opening Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Work Hours: Full-time - 40 hours per week

**Work on the weekends, evenings and holidays will occasionally be required.**

**Salary**: EUR 2,392 gross per month* (starting salary) based on a 40-hour work week.

*NOTE: In addition, holiday allowance (per annum), food allowance (when present at work), commuting allowance, end-of-year bonus, and 25 days of annual leave will be added to the salary listed above.

Sponsorship: Please note that the employer does **NOT** sponsor employees to work in the Netherlands.

**Basic Functions of the Position**

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the overall condition of the entire residence to ensure that everything is clean and in order. Makes arrangements for lunches, dinners, parties, and receptions. Receives table plans and formally sets tables accordingly. Takes care of flower arrangements and table decorations. Meets and greets guests. Serves lunch and dinner for official guests, serves drinks and canapes at receptions. May also be called upon to prepare meals for guests. The incumbent answers the door, takes telephone messages and keeps records of petty cash purchases. Accounts for all official household expenditures, including those related to Official Residence Expense and Representational vouchers. Keeps stock of and replenishes wine and soft drinks and takes care of the wine cellar.

In addition, the incumbent ensures that the residence is well maintained. Arranges for supplementary cleaning of windows and carpets as needed. Takes care and inventories the fine china, silver, cystal, artwork and antiques. Washes windows indoors. Keeps kitchen (including pantry) and dining room clean. The incumbent is also responsible for ordering repairs (plumbing, lamps, electrical equipment, etc.) and replacement furniture and equipment. Coordinates, schedules and escorts contractors when necessary. Takes care of clothes and shoes and laundry and ironing of items. Maintains and cares for indoor plants, light gardening.

**Qualifications Required**

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

**1. Education**: Completion of secondary school required. Attendance of hotel or hospitality training desired.

**2. Experience**: Three years of related experience required.

**3. Language Requirements**:Speaking/Reading Writing level 3 (good working knowledge) English.

**4. Skills and Abilities**:Incumbent must be able to work with considerable independence and have sound judgment. Must be able to work a flexible schedule and handle visitors and guests from all levels and background. Must have good serving skills. Must be discreet.

Any of the above qualifications may be tested through an assessment as part of the recruitment process.

**Additional Selection Criteria**

**How to Apply**

Pay: From €2.392,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 04/12/2024