The Queen is hiring a new butler on £20k a year – and they’ll get to live at Buckingham Palace
The role requires a team player who is comfortable talking to all kinds of people
THE Queen has advertised for a new travelling Jeeves - who can pass an exam in "butlering."
The successful trainee butler will be based at Buckingham Palace, but be able to travel to other Royal residences such as Balmoral.
And the new budding butler must be able to "work to a consistently high standard."
Accommodation is provided at the palace, though there will be a "salary adjustment."
The advert on the Royal website says the job will pay £19,935.80-a-year plus benefits.
MUST BE A TEAM PLAYER
An expert says: "By joining our well-established career pathway, we will help you become an all-round hospitality expert. Learning from our experienced team, you'll deliver a hospitality service to the highest standard.
"You’ll deliver functions of all scales, from official lunches and receptions, to state occasions, providing an exceptional guest experience for all.
"But it's the thorough preparation that ensures success. And so you'll learn all the specialist professional skills needed to make sure presentation and delivery is seamless.
"In an environment where development and training is commonplace, you'll grow your skills quickly. We'll be with you every step of the way, and after initial training, you'll be supported to achieve an accredited Butlering qualification too.
You'll already have a polite, friendly and approachable working style, and will be able to communicate with all kinds of people
A royal expert
"And whether you’re based in London or travelling to other locations, you'll look forward to whatever challenge comes your way.
"Previous hospitality experience would be an advantage but is not essential. We're more interested in your proactive approach and ability to tackle new challenges.
"Most important is that you're an outstanding team player who enjoys working alongside others every day. This, along with a helpful and supportive attitude, will be key.
"Although we can guide you on how to deliver an exceptional service at a wide range of events, you'll already have a polite, friendly and approachable working style, and will be able to communicate with all kinds of people.
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"You'll also have a good attention to accuracy and detail, and get satisfaction from a job well done, delivering work to a consistently high standard.
"And above all, you’ll be committed to a career in hospitality and keen to develop your professional knowledge."
Though the pay is low - ex-Royal butlers with the right pedigree and long service can command more than £100,000-a-year in the private sector.
Applications close on February 17.
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