Tips For Hiring A Butler (395 words)

Trying to find someone to be a butler is not an easy task. The first thing to determine is what kind of a butler one wants. If it is just for a special event it would be a different person than one for a long haul. Taking time to find the right person for the job will result in having someone who can do the job and be easy to get along with.

Step 1 - It is important that one clearly determine exactly what to expect from a person hired to be a butler before lifting the phone to call an agency for potential employees. Have the expectations clearly written out to explain when interviewing. This will avoid any misunderstandings after they have started on the job.

Step 2 - It is important to be reasonable when compiling a list of the duties expected. A butler hired full time, with multiple tasks, is going to cost a great deal more than a part time person. It is essential to determine in what area they are most needed and if their salary will fit in with your budget.

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Step 3 - If you are planning on having a live-in butler, thought must be giving to their living space. They will expect a room and private shower. Being ready to state which specific days they will have off. When contacting a reliable agency, they will send someone for an interview that has been thoroughly investigated.

Step 4 - It is important that you understand that butlers do not come cheap. Salary alone ranges from $50,000 to $120,000. In addition there are many hidden costs, including the agency's fee (15-35 per cent of the year's salary). If they are from out of town there are travel expenses as well.

Step 5 - Contacting a reliable placement agency such as Domestic Placement Network (dpnonline.com), International Butler Academy (butlerschool.com) or International Guild of Professional Butlers (butlersguild.com) will make it possible to obtain someone who has been tested and investigated.

Step 6 - If you decide not to use an agency people seeking this type of position can often be found in local and regional newspapers and state wide publications. Also, the local Employment Security Commission can usually provide a list of potential candidates and other advice. Advertising on the web is also a possibility.