Modern Butlers are expert managers, loyal confidants and personal assistants. Whilst maintaining the traditional qualities of service and integrity they also have a good business head and a high standard of education, often to degree level.

He or she is office literate and as familiar with modern technology as with good food and fine wines. A modern Butler can be a solitary member of staff who will cook, clean, chauffeur etc., or the manager of a considerable household budget and staff.
 
British Butlers are exceptionally versatile and have the demeanour to match your requirements; either high-profile or practically invisible. Whether it is a matter of simply mixing a cocktail or managing a major event today's Butler can do it all.

Here are just some of the things our Butlers will know:

The vital importance of tact, integrity and loyalty.
How to organise an event and ensure the employer gets all the credit.
The different expectations of service in homes, offices, yachts and villas.
Protocol and etiquette for all meals and occasions.
The importance of personal hygiene.
The importance of behaviour when off-duty.
How to balance menus and deal with special diets.
The ability to tend bar and to make superb cocktails.
Table settings, seating plans and correct service procedures.
At the least a basic ability to cook and the preparation process.
How to maintain an efficient and hygienic kitchen.
Security and fire precautions.
Serving guests and visitors refreshments. Silver Service
How to discover the likes and dislikes, diets etc. of guests before arrival!
How to deal with the task of having to ask an unwanted guest to leave!
How to train, hire and fire staff.
How to get the very best value for the employer when shopping.
Dealing with a guest or guests who have arrived unexpectedly or uninvited.
How to handle a situation when a guest is prying into their employer’s affairs.
How to deal with the situation if a guest is caught stealing.
Hiring and dealing with entertainers.
How (if) to accept a gratuity from a guest who is leaving.
What to do when overnight guests do not retire until very late.
What they should never do and always refuse to do.

Examples of a modern English Butler