Director of Butlers
Pubblicato il 23-08-2026 - Smyth in Milano
Head of Operations - Smyth & Co Luxury Hospitality Consulting
Director of Butlers for beautiful Caribbean resort - relocation opportunituy! Position Title:
Director of Butlers Salary:
Highly competitive, plus accommodation and travel Department:
Rooms Division / Guest Experience Reports to:
Resort Manager / General Manager Team Size:
35 Butlers (large European-style operation) Environment:
True luxury resort setting over
100 acres
, servicing villas, suites, and residences Role Overview
We are seeking a
top-tier Director of Butlers
to lead and elevate a
large-scale, European-style butler operation
within a true luxury resort environment. This is a
hands‑on, highly visible leadership role
requiring deep luxury service DNA, outstanding emotional intelligence, and the authority to
reset, standardise, and elevate service at scale
. The successful candidate will set uncompromising standards for
anticipatory service, presence, grooming, posture, language, and consistency
, ensuring the butler experience aligns with
Forbes / LQA / Michelin‑level expectations
. Key Responsibilities
Lead the butler operation end‑to‑end across villas, suites and residences, ensuring flawless consistency and delivery. Elevate and enforce standards: grooming, posture, language, etiquette, arrival/departure rituals, in‑room service sequences, and anticipatory service. Drive a culture reset where required—setting expectations, addressing underperformance, and restoring pride in the function. Maintain
high guest visibility
: present in the operation, leading by example, not desk‑bound. Coach and develop the team through daily floor presence, observation, feedback and structured training. Establish clear SOPs and service playbooks in line with ultra‑luxury benchmarks (Forbes, LQA and equivalent). Partner closely with Resort Leadership and Heads of Department to ensure seamless cross‑functional delivery. Manage performance, scheduling,
succession planning, and talent development across a large, mixed‑tenure team. Ensure exceptional guest handling for
UHNW and American luxury guests
, with calm authority and discretion. Maintain service recovery excellence and proactive guest experience management without drifting into “guest relations only.” Key Requirements (Non‑Negotiable)
Proven
Director / Head of Butlers
experience in ultra‑luxury resorts or palaces (Aman, Cheval Blanc, Raffles, Rosewood, Peninsula, Dorchester Collection, One&Only; or equivalent). Demonstrated leadership of high‑performance teams across villas, suites, and residences. Strong grounding in
International and European luxury service standards
, with confidence managing
UHNW and American luxury guests
. Personally experienced in high‑level butler service (not purely guest relations). Track record in culture reset and standards enforcement: grooming, language, posture, anticipation. Comfortable managing long‑tenured teams and underperformance without disruption. High guest visibility; not desk‑bound. What We Will Not Consider
Guest Relations–only profiles or current Guest Manager profiles Cruise‑ship butler backgrounds Candidates without
International and European
luxury training Corporate or policy‑heavy operators lacking floor presence and luxury service instinct Role Mandate (Success Measures)
Elevated service standards and consistency across the entire butler team A clear operating rhythm: daily floor leadership, coaching, and accountability Alignment with
Forbes / LQA / Michelin‑level expectations Strong partnership with Resort Management as a trusted senior leader Candidate Profile & Search Notes
Open to
International and European
or international candidates with the right pedigree. Only
discreet, currently employed, top‑tier candidates
should be presented. Seniority Level
Director Employment Type
Full‑time Job Function
Management Industries
Hospitality
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