About The Institute:

The Institute was first established in the UK in 1979 as a private members club by a group of friends working amongst the top echelons of UK society. Formerly known as the "The Institute of British Butlers" our name has recently changed to reflect a broader membership and a much wider diversity of professional skill sets. The Institute is and always has been free to join.

Today our members work all over the world, not necessarily as Butlers in the traditional sense but in other senior positions that reflect the modern face of both household and commercial hospitality services. They come from a diversity of backgrounds and cultures but each one will adhere to our guiding principals.

We have offices in the UK and in Santa Barbara, CA.

The Institute exists to:
	maintain the renowned British high standards of service, loyalty and integrity.
	network and strengthen the community of members around the world.
	promote and protect the welfare of Butlers and all household staff.
	facilitate training and re-training within a modern-day context.
	assist in placing staff in secure and remunerative positions.
Membership: Full Membership (MBIB)  and Fellowship (FBIB)* is open to: Senior Butlers, Household Managers & Yacht Stewards. Estate Managers, Catering Managers & Agency Directors Managers of Hotels that have Butling departments. Executive Assistants who also undertake household duties. Corporate Event & Wedding Managers. Associate Membership (ABIB) is open to: Junior Butlers and trainees within the categories above. Housekeepers, Restaurant managers and Maitre D's.  Examples of modern Butlers | Membership application form *Fellowship is awarded to members of good standing of more than 5 years.