What Do Butlers Do?
The Butler Is Generally Expected to Handle All the Unpredictable Needs of the Household, While Housekeepers Manage the Predictable Ones Such as Cleaning Rooms...
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.
What are the duties of a butler?
- Formal table service and service of drinks.
- Valeting, including clothing and shoe care.
- Care of the wine cellar.
- Cleaning of silver and care of fine antiques and art.
- Organisation of shoots and care of guns.
- Flower arranging and table decorations.
What do modern butlers do?
Modern Butler Duties
Modern butlers may also serve as personal assistants at times and handle telephone calls, pack luggage, and arrange for transportation. Meanwhile, modern butlers can specialize in event planning and organize household parties and events for a family.
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