Live-in Butler | Private Estate near Salisbury | £45,000-£50,000

Live-in Butler | Private Estate near Salisbury | £45,000-£50,000

LIVE-IN BUTLER
Private Rural Estate near Salisbury | £45,000–£50,000 DOE
Full-time | Permanent | 5 days per week | Accommodation provided

A private family is seeking an experienced and personable Live-in Butler to join the household team at their rural estate near Salisbury.

The estate is both a family home and a place of hospitality, regularly welcoming private guests for country weekends, shooting, dining and events. This is a hands-on service position focused on warm, polished hospitality rather than overly formal or intrusive service.

Responsibilities:

• Providing attentive daily service to the Principals, family and guests.
• Welcoming guests and looking after them throughout their stay.
• Formal and informal food and beverage service across breakfasts, lunches, dinners and drinks.
• Supporting shooting days, country weekends, outdoor dining and private events.
• Preparing guest-facing rooms, including fires, lighting, flowers, music, drinks and table settings.
• Preparing and serving wines, spirits and other beverages confidently.
• Maintaining bars, drinks stations, glassware, silverware and service areas.
• Packing and unpacking luggage and preparing for family travel.
• Liaising closely with the House Manager, chefs, housekeepers and wider estate team.
• Briefing and coordinating temporary waiting staff during guest stays and events.
• Anticipating requirements and remembering individual guest preferences.
• Running errands and assisting with additional household requests when needed.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous Butler, private household or high-end hospitality experience.
• Possess excellent front-of-house and food and beverage service skills.
• Be warm, polished, discreet and confident without being overly formal.
• Have a genuine interest in wine, spirits and hospitality.
• Be practical, hands-on and willing to assist wherever required.
• Remain calm and cheerful during busy guest periods.
• Appreciate the atmosphere and traditions of an English country estate.
• Be flexible regarding early starts, late finishes, weekends and occasional travel.
• Hold a full UK driving licence due to the rural location.
• Live within commuting distance of Salisbury or be willing to relocate.
• Provide excellent, verifiable references.

Experience of shooting hospitality or country pursuits would be helpful but is not essential.

To apply, please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com