A butler is a senior manager within a formal or multi-staffed household. In great houses, the household is sometimes divided into departments with the butler in charge of the dining room, wine cellar, and pantry. A butler has professional training and formal experience in either private households or prestigious hotels. Butlers duties may include but are not restricted to:

• Receiving Household guests on behalf of the Principal/Family
• Running the household and personal errands for the Principal
• Managing suppliers
• Making travel arrangements for the Principal and Family or other Household guests
• Security maintenance
• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals and drinks
• Setting the table for formal meals
• Creating and maintaining household budgets
• Wine cellar management
• Scheduling maintenance of estate property