About this role
Overview
A loving family in Tribeca is seeking a full-time driver/butler to join their home. The schedule would be Monday through Friday, approximately 40 hours per week. The role is focused on driving, with a candidate who has prior experience in the hospitality industry. The vehicle will be provided. The family is not looking for former military or law enforcement, but for a candidate with a hospitality background. You should be comfortable stepping in during parties and events to help organize, serve, clear, and entertain guests. The candidate should be comfortable with formal place settings, handling wine, and wine knowledge. Parties will be held several times a year, with more frequent sessions during specific seasons. The family has a very modern, stylish dynamic and are not traditional clients. They are seeking someone with a high-end service mindset—comfortable with tasks such as opening doors, carrying bags, and maintaining professional, polished communication—while also having a relaxed, approachable demeanor, and being warm and engaging with the children. The ideal candidate should balance formality with ease and adapt naturally to the family’s lifestyle. The family is seeking a local candidate in the NYC area and is not looking to relocate anyone at this time. This is an immediate hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily driving duties for the principals and the children
- Prior experience or knowledge driving a Maybach is a huge plus
- Support with dinner parties
- Ability to serve and clear for both formal and informal parties
- Knowledge of wine and wine service
- Run local errands for the principals and team as needed
- Communicate with other household staff and vendors to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Requirements
- Prior experience as a private driver
- Experience driving children
- Valid and clean driver's license
- Prior hospitality background is a plus
- Formal and informal dinner service training is a plus
- Wine knowledge/service is a plus
Salary and Benefits
The family is offering a guaranteed salary of $150,000 annually for 40 hours per week.
Benefits to include:
- Employee coverage of medical, dental, and vision
- Paid time off
Other facts
About British American Household Staffing
British American Household Staffing was founded to provide household staffing solutions. We offer an efficient and discreet service by gaining a thorough understanding of client’s staff needs and meeting those needs with rigorously interviewed and screened candidates of the highest caliber. Our ambition is to facilitate placements that result in client contentment and candidates that can look forward to long-term job satisfaction.
We provide experienced, qualified and formally trained household staff, including Nannies, Governesses, Butlers, Baby Nurses, Personal Assistants, Housekeepers, Private Chefs, Household/Estate Managers and Chauffeurs for households of all sizes. We have offices based in NYC, Miami, Los Angeles, London and Dubai.
What you'll do
- The driver/butler will perform daily driving duties for the family and children, support with dinner parties, and run local errands as needed. They will also communicate with other household staff and vendors to ensure smooth operations.
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