Head Butler CV example
A Head Butler CV in the layout captains and crew agents expect. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- South African
- Date of birth
- 22 March 1993
- Available
- 1 month notice
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- English (native), Afrikaans (native)
Profile
5 years on yachts from 44m to 62m, private and charter, now working as Head Butler. Strong in formal silver service, wine service and decanting and wardrobe and valeting. Looking for a permanent or rotational position on a 62m+ yacht.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- Formal silver service
- Wine service and decanting
- Wardrobe and valeting
- Team rotas and training
- Valeting and wardrobe care
- Silver service and wine
- Guest preference records
- Silver service and table setting
- Wine and cocktail service
- Training junior crew
Skills and education
Guest preference records, Discretion with principals, Table and floral styling. Diploma in Hospitality Management.
Interests
Scuba diving, skiing, travel
References
Captain of the 62m motor yacht
Current employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Head of department on the previous yacht
Previous employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Head Butler guide
Owners and captains hire people who can prove they have done formal service. Many come from five-star hotels, private estates or butler schools. Others work their way up from second steward or butler on large yachts. You need at least two seasons on 60m-plus yachts, strong references from private owners, and a calm head under pressure. Wine knowledge to WSET Level 3, cigar care, and a second language such as French, Russian or Arabic all help. Grooming, posture and your memory for names and preferences get tested at interview.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical
- PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties)
Gets you hired
- Accredited butler school course
- WSET Level 3 in Wines
- GUEST Interior Head of Department
- Food Hygiene Level 2
- Silver service and cigar care training
QuestionsSee what a Head Butler earns
What tickets should a Head Butler CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical and PDSD (Proficiency in Designated Security Duties) first, each with the date it was issued. Then add Accredited butler school course and WSET Level 3 in Wines if you hold them.
How long should a Head Butler CV be?
Two pages at most. Give your last three jobs in detail and one line each to older ones.
Can I copy this example CV?
Use the layout and the order, then replace every line with your own details. Never list a ticket or a job you do not have: captains and crew agents check certificates and call references.
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