Butler

Aliases: Head of Domestic Help

Industry/Sector(s): Tourism and Hospitality

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Butler is expected to perform include:

Serving or supervising serving of foods and beverages
Performing additional services in private households
Setting or supervising setting of table for meals and for special occasions
Supervising Bearers
Removing or directing removal of dishes
Preparing or supervising preparation of fancy uncooked dishes
Receiving guests

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{2, 4}

It is not a desk job
The candidate will handle a team of Bearers
Local travelling is not involved
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

The individual usually works for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. Institutions remains open and functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week
Shift system is available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for people with One Leg (OL), Low Vision (LV), Hearing Impaired (HH)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, B.H.M.

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in managing the eating arrangements, staff or service at a hotel
Efficient in offering remarkable guest service
Competent in ensuring company and department standards are followed
Competent in ensuring all equipment is working
Equipped to maintain a clean environment
Proficient in supervising and reviewing banquet facility set-up
Ability to purchase food supplies and kitchen equipment
Ability to check supplies for quality and quantity

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Courteous
Maintains personal hygiene
Attention to detail
Flexible and attentive

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Institute of Hotel Management
http://www.ihmbangalore.kar.nic.in/
Institute of Hotel Management
http://www.ihmkolkata.org/index.html
International Institute of Hotel Management
http://www.iihm.ac.in

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.wbut.ac.in/syllabus/Hotel_Mgnt_Syllabus.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Bearer → Butler → Head Butler

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁵

For new entrants – Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000 per month
For candidates with experience – Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,500 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{4, 3}

Hotels
Guest houses
Holiday centres
Restaurants
Ships and cruises

KEYWORDS

Head of Domestic Help
Butler

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	5131.0100	Butler
ISCO 2008	5131	Waiters
NIC 2008	56301; 97000	Bars and Restaurants with bars; Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 5
2	http://socialjustice.gov.in/
3	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Stewards-F-B-Service-Gurgaon-Job-Id-2590--The-Search-House-Gurgaon-3-to-6-years-270716007631?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=1469725771379&xp=3&qp=butler,%20timing&srcPage=s
4	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Butler/Salary

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