Many families worldwide are yielding the benefits of having that all-important

helping hand organise and arrange the smooth running of their households.

A butler is like a button that holds the family together. His many duties and

responsibilities can take the weight off a busy family particularly when that

family has many tasks at hand and perhaps when both adults work long

hours. A butler can also be for who can afford it and who would like to spend

that extra time on leisure and hobbies, entrusting homely affairs to an

individual they feel that they can count on.

Some homes require only part-time help to ease the burden of the owners’

busy schedules, but most families quickly realise the value of having that help

constantly. Like all positions, the family’s service needs and property size will

dictate the duties and level of formality for the butler.

The butler is generally expected to handle all the unpredictable needs of the

household, while housekeepers manage the predictable ones such as

cleaning rooms. He pays the household bills, organises the stock for the

kitchen and home, books medical appointments and helps arrange social

family events. He can even be expected to stay abreast of the latest software

and security systems.

homes that can be quite complex, with wine cellars, smart home technologies

and security screens need constant maintenance. He checks that the kitchens

and laundries are all being run well. He should have rather good knowledge

on wines and spirits but also how to pack suitcases, fill wardrobes and

manages clothing inventories.

Instead of polishing silver or greeting guests as commonly known to be the

general tasks, the butler may oversee installation of a new heating system.

What are the current costs of a butler?

Currently, we are exclusively working with full-time placements only for butlers. Current rates for professional butlers start from  $45+ per hour. Butlers  are paid 52 weeks per year. If your butler  is available to work but you do not require their services, they should still be paid their normal wages. 

You must be willing to pay your butler  legally.
You must offer typical butler  standard benefits— guaranteed hours, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick days, and mileage reimbursement.

(We will provide resources for sample  agreements that includes this information.)

Benefits we expect our full-time families to offer:

• 2-4 Weeks Paid Vacation
• 8-10 Paid Holidays
• 3-5 Paid Sick Days

. Paid superannuation contribution
• Health Insurance Stipend (Optional)
• Mileage Reimbursement (While on the job)

. Cover the cost of travel if required for the job

. Cover the cost of uniforms or a allowance if butler is to be expected to wear his own uniform

. Provide accommodation with own room and bathroom if live in

Nanny taxes & payroll:

We require our butlers  to be legally employed, submit a tax return, and be paid on payroll. Butlers are professionals, and we treat their employment with respect and do all our work legally

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