Butler - Palm Beach, FL

Location: Palm Beach, FL | Southampton, NY | New York, NY
Schedule: Full-time, 5 days/week (weekends required; schedule based on principals’ residency)

• Palm Beach, FL: November 1 – May 15

• Southampton, NY: July – Labor Day (local housing provided; ~1 week setup, staff presence ~1 month)

• Spring/Fall (off-season): 9:00am–5:00pm

• In-residence season: 1:00pm–9:00pm (lunch & dinner service)
  Compensation: $65,000–$100,000 DOE, plus benefits

• Palm Beach Residence: 16,000 sq. ft. old European-style main house with courtyard; 3-acre property spanning intercoastal to ocean; includes guest houses, gyms, and offices

• New York Residences: Two Central Park penthouses in a luxury hotel building; in-house housekeeping provided by the hotel

• Hamptons Residence: Seasonal home; requires approximately 1 week of setup and staff presence during the summer season (July–Labor Day)

The Butler/Houseman will support a private family across multiple residences by delivering the highest level of service, overseeing meal service, maintaining household standards, and supporting the House Manager in the daily execution of Standard Operating Procedures. This is a live-out, polished, professional role requiring discretion, adaptability, and excellent communication skills.

• Meal Service

  • Formal and informal service (plated & French table service)

  • Collaborate with chef; assist with kitchen clean-up and closing duties

  • Maintain wine inventory

• Household & Service Support

  • Maintain pantry organization and service inventory

  • Silver, plant, and flower care according to household standards

  • Conduct Daily Graces and turndown duties for the Master Suite (per checklist)

  • Assist House Manager with organizational and housekeeping projects

  • Handle errands, provisioning, and service-related requests

  • Answer phones and relay messages with professionalism

• Pet Care

  • Assist with the care of a King Charles Spaniel (feeding, walking, grooming)

  • Coordinate veterinary appointments

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a formal private home

• Polished, professional presence with excellent verbal communication skills

• Team player with a calm, composed demeanor

• Strong attention to detail; willingness to handle all service tasks, no matter how small

• Ability to follow checklists, household protocols, and the Service Manual

• Flexibility to work weekends and adjust schedule as needed for principal’s residency

• Ability to travel seasonally to Southampton and New York (housing provided in Hamptons)

• Must be legal to work in the U.S., with a clean driving record

• Willingness to undergo background check, drug screening, and sign a confidentiality agreement

• Professional, self-starting, and confident in a high-performance environment

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Highly proactive and resourceful, with problem-solving skills

• Discreet, loyal, and trustworthy with UHNW principals and guests

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Competitive annual salary: $65,000–$100,000 DOE

• Benefits package available

• Housing provided in Southampton during summer residency