Job Description for Butler in Hotels
A butler primarily serves as a key point of contact for Guests and VIP Guests throughout their stay at the hotel, He / she should be fully conversant with all services and facilities offered by the hotel and also about the local vicinity.
Serves food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests, Also Provides a courteous, professional, efficient, flexible and personalized service at all times. Always well groomed, clean, pleasant and creating renowned memorable experiences for the guests.
- Take care of all VIP suite room guests and coordinate with all concerned departments to fulfill guest needs and requests.
- Fully aware of the Room Service and other outlets menu, answers questions on menu selections, communicates with the kitchen regarding menu questions and product availability.
- Keeps concerned departments informed about the guest allergies and food preferences.
- Update the hotel software with guest preference, likes and dislikes on to the guest profile section.
- Follows all the guest needs until they are completed to the total guest satisfaction.
- Welcomes the VIP guest at porte cochere and other guests availing butler service.
- Serves welcome drinks and escorts the guests to their assigned rooms.
- Conducts the in room check-in process in a fast and efficient manner, following all the standards and also liaising with bellmen for luggage delivery.
- Takes care of the guest’s requests and liaise with respective departments: laundry, wake up call, spa bookings, concierge and any special requests etc.
- Knowledge of using the point of sale software, Property management software and any other system or software to perform the duties.
- Able to perform software operations like check-ins / check-outs, update profile, room reservations, requests, apply payment, verify and adjust billing, activate room keys, process check-out etc. on the hotel software.
- Records transactions and order items in Point of sales (POS) system.
- Updates guest feedback and comments on to the GSTS or RSTS system.
- Helps monitoring the stock inventory and to follow up on pending issues with the tracking system and store requisition forms.
- Checks in with guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and/or beverages.
- Informs housekeeping department the time desired for the daily cleaning and turn-down service.
- Fully conversant with accommodation features: lay-out, room type, location, decor, in room facilities and equipment.
- Fully aware of operating procedures for all electrical and electronic equipment in the guest room.
- Serves the guests in a calm, discrete and courteous manner, respecting timing standards.
- Supports the other departments such as Front Desk, Housekeeping and Room service with their duties.
- Picks-up trays and clean tables as needed to ensure a clean dining area.
- Maintain cleanliness of work areas, china, glass, etc., throughout the day.
- Performs all his/her duties with the sense of priority and dedication.
- Hosts and welcome all guests in a gracious and polite manner, and to have the ability to hold a conversation with the guest in a natural and spontaneous manner.
- Carries out checkout in efficient manner, offering luggage assistance and transportation.
- Wishes fond farewell to the guest at the time of departure.
- Takes notes of all the information, updates and instruction and giving proper handover before signing off from the shift.
- Understands and strictly adheres to the Rules & Regulations of the Company and the Hotel’s policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.
- To attend and contribute to all meetings, Departmental and Hotel training as scheduled and other related activities.
- Carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned out of the list.
- Positive attitude and good communication skills, with excellent grooming standards.
Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service.
Flexibility to respond to a variety of different work situations and ability to work on your own.
3 Years Diploma or Bachelors Degree in hotel Management specialized in F&B Service. Proficiency in working with MS office, Point of sale (POS) and Property management system (PMS) are an added advantage.
Minimum 2 year’s experience at a similar level at a 5 star or full service hotel. And 3 to 5 years experience is F&B Service.