Thursday, May 31, 2012

Required Residence Head Butler - British Embassy in Kuwait

Position:  Residence Head Butler (Technical Support Grade)

General

The British Embassy in Kuwait has the following vacancy for a locally-employed Head Butler.

The successful candidate will be expected to work 40 hours per week, which will include evenings and weekends.

The job grade will be equivalent to ‘Technical Support’’ with a monthly salary of KD 326 plus accommodation

The successful candidate will be expected to start work by October 2012.

The main duties include:
•    Ensure smooth day-to-day running of the Ambassador’s Residence
•    Serve meals to the Ambassador, his family and houseguests including VIP’s and VVIP’s
•    Report maintenance requirements to the Residence Manager or the maintenance team for action
•    Overseeing official functions at the Residence
•    Flower arranging as required
•    Ensuring the cleanliness and security of the Residence and its contents
•    Supervising the day-to-day work of the Assistant Butler and Senior Steward, training and directing them as necessary

Skills Required
•    Previous experience of working in a senior position in a diplomatic residence is essential.
•    The successful candidate will be expected to be discreet, meticulous and to manage own workload.
•    The ability to work well in a small team, to be flexible and courteous at all times. 
•    Good communication skills and good command of written and spoken English.

The key competences required for this position are:
•    Delivering results
•    Customer focus
•    Working with others
•    Communicating

Deadline for Applications:  14 June 2012

Applications should be submitted by email using the British Embassy Application Form, which can be found at http://ukinkuwait.fco.gov.uk/en/our-offices-in-kuwait/working-for-us/ with a covering letter (including contact telephone numbers). 

Please state clearly in your covering letter how you meet the key competences for this position (see Skills and Experience Required above). 

Applications should be sent to kuwaitrecruitment@fco.gov.uk by 14 June 2012 with a subject line stating: Job Application - Head Butler Position.

There will be a written and oral English test and the successful candidates will be called for an interview and a practical test.

The successful applicant's employment will only be confirmed after the completion of any security clearance/checks.  Any appointment will also only be confirmed after a successful 3-months probation period.

All applications will receive an acknowledgement. Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will not be accepted. 

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