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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

BearerButler → 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 
StandardCodeDescription
NCO 20155131.0100Butler
ISCO 20085131Waiters
NIC 200856301; 97000Bars and Restaurants with bars; Activities of households as employers of domestic personnel
QP ReferenceNot availableNot available
NSQFNot availableNot available​
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