Female Butler, Live-In – Bahrain

We are delighted to be working with a distinguished private Principal based in Bahrain to assist in hiring a full-time Female Butler. This is a wonderful opportunity for a warm, service-led professional to become the trusted presence at the heart of a well-appointed private household.

The Principal, a well-travelled gentleman in his sixties, divides his time between Bahrain and his international residences, and is seeking someone he can trust implicitly to deliver an exceptional, intuitive level of service with discretion, warmth, and quiet capability.

This is not a formal, ceremonial Butler role. The successful candidate will be service-led themselves, focused on anticipating the Principal’s needs and ensuring the household runs seamlessly around him. They will oversee a small existing team, including maids, a chef, gardeners, and drivers, ensuring each member understands their responsibilities clearly and operates to the highest standard. The role requires someone who can remove all ‘noise’ from the Principal’s day, acting as the calm, organising presence between the Principal and his household.

The successful candidate will be live-in, based at the Principal’s private villa, which will serve as their primary residence. The possibility of travelling with the Principal to his international properties, including residences in London, may arise for the right candidate. A Chief of Staff is in place to provide support and act as a sounding board, and the Butler will work closely alongside them.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a warm, highly attentive personal service to the Principal, anticipating his needs and preferences at all times
• Oversee and coordinate the household team of maids, chef, gardeners, and drivers, ensuring each member is clear on their duties and performing to the highest standard
• Act as the buffer between the Principal and the household, managing all day-to-day operational matters quietly and efficiently so they never reach him
• Manage and oversee wardrobe care to an impeccable standard, including garment care, organisation, and packing and unpacking for travel
• Be visible and present when needed, yet instinctively unobtrusive, reading the room and the Principal’s mood with sensitivity and awareness
• Ensure the household is always immaculately presented and guest-ready
• Liaise with and manage external suppliers and service providers as required
• Run personal errands for the Principal as required
• Travel with the Principal to international residences as required, including potential travel to London and beyond
• Maintain the utmost discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times

Ideal Candidate

• Female, as requested by the Principal
• Proven experience in a Butler or senior private household service role
• Genuinely service-led takes pride in delivering exceptional, personalised service rather than a formal or ceremonial approach
• Expert wardrobe management skills, including garment care and travel packing
• Naturally intuitive, able to read the Principal’s preferences and moods and adapt accordingly
• Confidently overseeing and directing a small household team with authority, clarity, and warmth
• Flexible, adaptable and composed, able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced household environment
• No cooking required, a willingness to travel internationally with the Principal is essential
• Holder of a valid EU or UK passport, a distinct advantage for international travel
• Discreet, trustworthy, and professionally presented at all times

Package

• Working schedule: 6 days a week
• Live-in accommodation is provided at the villa
• Salary: €4,000 – €4,500net per month (tax-free)
• Annual holiday allowance
• Travel expenses covered when accompanying or supporting the Principal

Job Status: Live
Responsible Consultant: Philippa Smith