Private Assistant and Butler (m/f/d) 100%

Private-Chefs was founded in 2002 by Conrad Etzweiler and is based in Wagenhausen (TG) in Switzerland. With 20 years of experience we are specialized in the recruitment and placement of hospitality and especially private household staff. 
 
We are looking for an experienced Private Assistant and Butler (m/f/d) 100%  
For one of our German and English speaking clients and his family with residences in Switzerland, UK and USA, we are looking for an experienced, discreet and very organised PA and Butler. The position is live-in with a lot of travelling. Being mother tongue or fluent (level C1) in German and English is a must, other languages are a plus. Previous work experience in private households is an important criteria. If you meet the requirements of the position, this could be the job for you. 
 
Your responsibilities:

• Several administrative tasks regarding schedules and appointments (agenda management)
• Managing all residences and staff coordination
• Vacation planning and organisation (e.g. book hotels and organize flights)
• Support family members during their travels
• Organization and planning of events, celebrations and activities for the family
• Coordinate bookings of the children activities and appointments with the nannies 
• Front-of-house duties
• Reporting any issues and repairs in the household including booking the contractors and overseeing the maintenance work
• Inventory, care and maintenance of all art pieces and furniture 
• Shopping of food, household items, gifts and clothing including dry cleaning service pickup and drop-off 
• Decorating the table and doing the F&B table service during all meals 
• Wine cellar management 
• Arranging flowers and take care of the plants in the house 
• Driving all family members to different locations and events

What does the position offer? 

• Long term full-time working contract  
• Great travelling experiences during which all accommodations and expenses are organised and covered
• Salary is above standards

What do you offer? 

• At least 5 years of work experience in a private household and/or 5-star hotel 
• Driving license and excellent driving skills
• Full motivation to deliver to highest standards and to exceed expectations 
• A highly detail oriented and very professional work attitude 
• A disciplined, trustworthy, courteous, polite and extremely discreet personality 
• You have exceptional social skills, a very good sense of tidiness and work very independently 
• You like kids and pets 
• You should be able and want to travel a lot with the family without hesitation 
• Mother tongue or fluent (level C1) in German and fluent in English, other languages are an advantage
• Eligible to work in Switzerland (Swiss citizenship or citizenship of an EU/EFTA country)  

Send us your CV via e-mail. We are looking forward to hearing from you. 
Please be aware that responses will only be sent to candidates who meet the expected criteria. Thank you for your understanding.