Travelling Butler in Dubai

Travelling Butler | Dubai Based | Extensive European Travel | AED DOE

We are seeking an experienced, polished and highly adaptable Travelling Butler to join a busy, fully staffed UHNW household based in Dubai.
This is a dynamic, fast-paced role suited to a career private household professional who thrives within a professional family environment. The household operates to exceptionally high standards, requiring someone discreet, proactive, service-led and confident anticipating needs before they arise.

This position involves regular international travel (approximately 60-90 days per year, primarily within Europe); therefore the candidates must hold a UK or EU passport to facilitate efficient visa and international travel arrangements.

This is a live-out role when in Dubai residence, therefore applicants must already be based in Dubai with their own accommodation.

The Role:
Working closely alongside an existing Butler and wider household team, you will provide seamless day-to-day support to the family across service, household operations and travel.
Service within the home is family-style rather than formal silver service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering exceptional day-to-day food and beverage service for meals, drinks, snacks and light refreshments across the residence, both indoors and outdoors.
• Preparing beverages including coffees, fresh juices, cocktails and hot/cold drinks.
• Working closely with the Chef to plan, prepare and suggest food and beverage offerings throughout the day based on the family's preferences, schedule and guests.
• Managing table settings, mise en place and service preparation for daily family life and occasional events.
• Maintaining impeccable standards across service areas, dining spaces, family kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Ensuring all tableware, service equipment, linens and beverage stock are maintained, cleaned, inventoried and fully replenished.
• Supporting light food preparation including breakfasts and simple meals when required.
• Training and supporting housekeeping staff with service standards and mise en place when needed.
• Anticipating the family's daily requirements, adjusting service according to schedules, weather, travel plans, guests and events.
• Assisting with general household support including organisation, tidying, gentleman's wardrobe support and travel preparation.
• Greeting family members and guests, ensuring personal belongings and spaces are maintained to impeccable standards.
• Receiving, organising and logging deliveries, packages and household items.
• Liaising closely with the House Manager, PA, Driver, Chef and wider household team to ensure seamless household operations.
• Coordinating external service providers and ensuring readiness, timing and setup requirements are met.
• Working collaboratively across all areas of household service to support daily operations where required.

Travel Responsibilities:

• Travelling with the family for holidays and business trips, providing seamless operational and personal support throughout.
• Managing packing, unpacking and day-to-day household services whilst travelling.
• Preparing travel luggage, hand luggage, personal effects, travel documents and organisational systems for each stage of travel.
• Advancing to prepare hotels, suites, villas and temporary residences, ensuring full operational setup including wardrobe arrangements, IT/AV, F&B, personal items and household functionality.
• Liaising with hotels, rental agencies, stylists and external providers to maintain household standards whilst abroad.
• Providing hands-on support during travel including shopping, organisation, light cleaning, constant tidying and preparation for daily activities, outings and excursions.
• Supporting laundry, ironing and garment care when required, including coordination for event attire, sportswear and specialist items.

Additional Household Support:
The family have much-loved dogs, therefore candidates should be comfortable assisting with basic pet care duties, including occasional feeding and dog walking as required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous Butler experience within a private household or UHNW environment is essential.
• Comfortable within a fast-paced, informal family household delivering intuitive, discreet service.
• Strong food & beverage service skills; formal silver service experience is not required.
• Confident working collaboratively within a fully staffed household environment.
• Proactive, hands-on and adaptable with a strong attention to detail.
• Tech confident and comfortable with household systems, IT/AV and smart home environments.
• Calm under pressure with excellent organisational skills and strong service instincts.
• Flexible approach to working hours and international travel.
• Comfortable around dogs and willing to support with light pet care duties.
• Already based in Dubai with own accommodation (essential).
• UK or EU passport holder (essential).

Package:

• Salary: AED per month DOE
• Travel: Approximately 60-90 travel days per year (primarily Europe)
• Location: Dubai (live-out) with regular international travel

An excellent opportunity for an energetic, polished and highly service-oriented Butler seeking a long-term role within a modern, international private household environment.