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Our client is seeking an experienced Estate Hospitality Steward / Stewardess to deliver exceptional service at the highest standard. This role requires a detail-oriented, discreet, and service-driven professional capable of providing 5-star, white-glove hospitality to an Ultra-High-Net-Worth Principal and their guests.
Duties to include, but not limited to:
· Work with vendors, contractors, family office, and estate staff to ensure the projects are running smoothly and the outcome meets the Principal’s expectations
· Facilitate arrangements for meetings and special events, coordinate and interact with staff, family office, estate staff, and VIPs; liaise with vendors and contractors
· Coordinate projects as assigned by the Executive Chef
· Work cooperatively with the Family to ensure that their needs are met (and exceeded)
· Travel 7-10 days a month, Will travel every other Christmas or NYE
· Update service manual for interior of home
· Inventory control and management of service items (smallwares, inventories, etc.)
· Shop for household supplies, personal items and occasional groceries as needed
· Responsible for maintaining and cleaning kitchen and butler pantry workspaces for flawless service and entertainment
· Responsible for polishing and cleaning/care of all dinnerware including fine plate ware, silver service, glassware, placemats, and any other service-related items
· Responsible for day-to-day cleanliness and upkeep of butler’s pantry and service areas
· Curate inventory for wine cellar
· Travel to other Properties as needed
· Other duties as assigned by the Principal, Executive Chef, and the Estate Manager
· Work with the Executive Chef to plan/execute high-level dinners and events
· Track food and beverage preferences for the Principal, his family, and guests
· Create seating charts and place cards for intimate guest dinners
· Set dining table, serve daily meals, mix cocktails, provide wine service
· Create artistic table arrangements using flowers and appropriate tableware; provide upkeep and maintenance of floral arrangements
· Train other household team members how to provide unobtrusive “invisible” service
· Provide personal shopping service and run errands on behalf of the Principal
· Provide additional help as required when parties & events at estate occur
This is a Full-Time Position:
· 40-hour workweek
· Must be able to travel 7 to 10 days per month
· $120 + DOE
· Excellent benefits: full health benefits for employee and employee’s dependents
· 401K with 6% match
Requirements:
· Hospitality or similar experience preferred
· Ability to work under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities, maintaining a calm demeanor
· Ability to gracefully accept direct feedback
· Must be able to handle very sensitive and highly confidential issues with diplomacy and discretion
· High-energy and ability to grasp new concepts quickly
· Be proactive by finding ways to help other departments during downtime
· Efficient, punctual, reliable, proactive, self-starter
· Personable and able to work with various individuals effectively
· Flexibility, integrity and creative problem-solving skills
· Must have and express a positive approach to problems and situations that may arise
· Longevity in past positions with excellent references from past employers
· Able to reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, move substantial items as needed in performing job duties
· Must be able to travel among the Properties, domestically and internationally without assistance
· Frequent travel for periods longer than a week will be required dependent on Principals schedule
o 7-10 days a month
o Will travel every other Christmas or NYE
· Possess valid passport, unrestricted driver’s license, adequate vehicle insurance coverage, and vehicle for use in performing job duties and travel among the Properties
· Authorized to work legally in the US and be willing to undergo an in-depth background investigation
To apply for this job email your details to dds@distinguisheddomestics.com