VVIP Butler

Job Description
Butler / Operations Manager – Private Villa

Location:
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE Employment Type: Full-Time Working Days: 6 Days a Week | 1 Rotational Weekly Off Accommodation: Live-in | Single Accommodation Provided

About the Role
We are hiring an experienced Butler / Villa Operations Manager / Hospitality Operations Manager to manage the complete day-to-day operations of a luxury private villa in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, for a high-profile business family. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of experience in luxury hospitality management, hotel operations, private villa management, estate management, restaurant operations, or multi-outlet F&B management. The role involves managing front-of-house and back-of-house operations, supervising 30+ employees, coordinating multiple departments, and ensuring exceptional guest services, VIP hospitality, and high standards of property management.

Key Responsibilities
- Manage complete private villa operations, including housekeeping, kitchen operations, food and beverage, security, transportation, maintenance, and guest relations.
- Lead and supervise 30+ staff members across multiple departments, including housekeeping, culinary, F&B service, security, drivers, and support teams.
- Oversee daily hospitality operations, property management, staff scheduling, workforce planning, and operational coordination.
- Manage front-of-house and back-of-house operations while maintaining luxury service standards.
- Handle VIP guest services, private household management, guest relations, and personalised hospitality experiences.
- Coordinate private events, household activities, guest requirements, logistics, and special arrangements.
- Work closely with department heads to monitor staff performance, service quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with hygiene, health and safety, housekeeping, and service standards.
- Handle operational challenges, resolve guest concerns, and ensure seamless day-to-day functioning of the property.
- Maintain complete confidentiality and discretion while working with high-profile individuals and UHNW families.
- Report directly to the Head of Operations on villa management, team performance, and operational activities. Required Experience & Skills
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in Luxury Hospitality, Hotel Operations, Butler Services, Private Villa Management, Estate Management, or Restaurant Operations.
- Experience as a Butler Manager, Head Butler, Villa Manager, Estate Manager, Hotel Operations Manager, Hospitality Manager, Restaurant General Manager, or F&B Operations Manager.
- Strong experience managing large teams of 30+ employees across multiple operational functions.
- Experience in managing luxury hotels, premium hospitality properties, private residences, luxury villas, or multiple restaurant outlets.
- Strong knowledge of housekeeping operations, kitchen management, F&B operations, guest relations, security coordination, and facilities management.
- Experience handling VIP guests, HNIs, UHNW clients, or high-profile families will be highly preferred.
- Excellent leadership, staff management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple departments and maintain exceptional service standards under pressure.
- Must be willing to work 6 days a week with one rotational weekly off.
- Must be comfortable with a live-in arrangement at the private villa. Single accommodation will be provided. Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Single live-in accommodation within the villa premises.
- Opportunity to manage operations for a prestigious private villa and high-profile business family. Candidates with strong backgrounds in Luxury Hospitality, Private Villa / Estate Management, Butler Operations, Hotel Management, or Multi-Outlet Restaurant Operations are encouraged to apply.