Head Butler in Milan

Live-Out Butler / House Manager - Milan - Italian & English Fluency Essential
Travel to London Required (Approx. 3 Months Annually)
Start: Flexible | Competitive Salary DOE up to 65,000 - 75,000 euros
Hours: Typically Monday-Friday 11am-9pm (with breaks), alternating weekly with Monday-Saturday; days off during the week will be given in lieu of weekend work

We are assisting a UHNW client based in Milan, in their search for a highly experienced Butler/House Manager to join their fully staffed private household. This is a live-out role, however initial assistance with accommodation can be provided for candidates relocating to Milan.
This is a long-standing, established role, replacing a valued member of the team who will provide a comprehensive handover and training period of up to three months.

The Role
You will act as the lynchpin between the Principals and the wider household team, ensuring the seamless delivery of all day-to-day operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Full wardrobe management: overseeing seasonal rotation, dry cleaning, laundry, pressing, garment care and shoe polishing
• Packing and unpacking for both short and long-haul travel
• Running daily errands and assisting with local shopping and provisioning
• Table setting and assisting with informal meal service
• Greeting guests and offering a warm, discreet welcome
• Ensuring stock levels of toiletries, medication, and household consumables are consistently maintained
• Supporting the housekeeping team and ensuring the home is presented to the highest standard at all times
• Making occasional restaurant and appointment bookings for the family
• Working closely with the wider household team: 3 housekeepers, 2 rota nannies (2 weeks on/off), a private chef, and 2 rotating security professionals.

Requirements

• Fluency in both Italian and English is essential
• You will be professionally presented, maintaining a standard uniform during working hours (alternative dress may be required for formal occasions or overseas travel)
• In-depth understanding of formal etiquette and protocol
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with a discreet and calm manner
• Willingness to travel to London with the family (up to 3 months per year, often in one extended period)
• Ability to take time off when the family are travelling and to bank time in lieu for additional hours/days worked

The Family

• Based in a beautiful home in Brera, Milan
• 2 principals, a 2-year-old daughter, and a new baby due in February
• Informal, warm household with a formal standard of service
• Travel frequently, especially to London, and maintain a high standard of organisation and presentation throughout their home