Private Travelling Butler (Female) – International UHNW Household

Location: Dubai with international travel, including London, Europe, the US and the Caribbean
Basis: Full-time, live-out when based locally, with accommodation provided while travelling
Schedule: Six-day week, flexibility required
Salary: Excellent salary for the right candidate, depending on experience
Start: By arrangement

Overview

A highly experienced, polished and discreet Private Travelling Butler is required to support a UHNW Principal and his family across Dubai, Europe and other international locations.

The Principal is a Saudi businessman with a fully staffed household, including PAs, chauffeurs, housekeepers and a chef. The family’s lifestyle is international and changeable, with frequent travel between Dubai, Italy, Spain, the UK and other destinations.

This is a hands-on, highly trusted role suited to a calm, resilient and emotionally intelligent private service professional who understands the expectations of UHNW households. The successful candidate must be fully flexible, comfortable travelling at short notice and able to adapt quickly to changing plans, locations and household routines.

This is not a traditional fixed-residence butler role. It requires someone who can provide seamless personal service around the Principal while also supporting the wider household rhythm, travel arrangements, wardrobe, packing, service and day-to-day details.

The Role

The Private Travelling Butler will be responsible for providing discreet, anticipatory and highly personalised service to the Principal and family. The role requires someone who is polished and professional, but also practical, hands-on and able to work calmly in a demanding private household environment.

The Butler will work alongside existing household staff in certain locations, while in others they may be required to operate more independently. The ability to understand preferences quickly, maintain standards consistently and remain discreet at all times is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Service

Provide discreet, attentive and anticipatory service to the Principal and family.

Learn and maintain the Principal’s preferences, routines, standards and expectations.

Ensure the Principal’s day runs smoothly, calmly and efficiently.

Remain one step ahead, identifying what is needed before being asked.

Maintain absolute discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Act as a calm, polished and solutions-focused presence around the Principal.

Travel Support

Travel with the Principal and family as required.

Prepare accommodation, residences, hotels or apartments for arrival where needed.

Pack and unpack luggage to a high standard.

Ensure clothing, accessories, personal items and travel essentials are organised and ready.

Support smooth transitions between locations.

Remain flexible when plans, timings or locations change at short notice.

Wardrobe and Valeting

Manage wardrobe presentation, preparation and daily outfit support.

Assist with packing, unpacking, garment care, shoes, accessories and travel wardrobes.

Ensure clothing is immaculate, organised and ready for use.

Liaise with laundress, wardrobe manager, housekeepers or external providers where required.

Maintain high standards of care for luxury garments and personal items.

Food, Drink and Service

Prepare and serve drinks, refreshments and light meals as required.

Provide polished table service for the Principal, family and occasional guests.

Assist with simple food preparation, provisioning and sourcing when travelling.

Understand dietary preferences and ensure these are followed consistently.

Coordinate with chefs or household staff where applicable.

Household and Operational Support

Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Principal’s environment.

Work alongside PAs, chauffeurs, housekeepers, chefs and other household staff.

Assist with supplies, personal items, service details and practical arrangements.

Remain hands-on and willing to assist wherever required.

Maintain a calm, organised and discreet environment around the Principal and family.

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Requirements

This role requires someone with excellent personal service standards, strong wardrobe and valeting skills, and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a fully staffed household.

The ideal candidate will be polished, discreet, resilient, emotionally intelligent and not easily unsettled by demanding personalities or changing expectations. They must understand the pace, discretion and flexibility required when working closely with a Principal in a private household.

This role will not suit someone looking to move from hotel, restaurant or general hospitality into private service for the first time. Relevant private household experience is essential.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a comparable private household role.
  


• Proven experience as a Butler, Travelling Butler, Valet, Lady’s Butler or senior private service professional.
  


• Strong personal service and anticipatory service skills.
  


• Excellent wardrobe, valeting, packing and unpacking experience.
  


• Confident with food and drink service, table service and light meal preparation.
  


• Experience travelling with a Principal or working across multiple residences is highly desirable.
  


• Experience within Middle Eastern, Royal or UHNW households would be advantageous.
  


• Calm, discreet, resilient and emotionally intelligent.
  


• Highly flexible and comfortable with short-notice international travel.
  


• Comfortable with a six-day working week and longer hours when travelling.
  


• Able to work both independently and alongside established household teams.
  


• Excellent personal presentation and communication skills.
  


• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally.
  


• EU passport preferred, although visa sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate.
  
  
  

Benefits

Excellent salary for the right candidate, depending on experience.

Six-day working week.

Accommodation provided while travelling.

Travel expenses covered by the household.

Start ASAP, although the client will wait for the right person.

This is a position of considerable trust. Absolute discretion and confidentiality are expected at every stage of the recruitment process.