Butler

Role summary

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The Butler provides personalized, discreet service to guests throughout their stay, including pre-arrival planning, unpacking and packing assistance, beverage service, reservations, transportation arrangements, special requests, and coordination with hotel departments. Candidates should have prior experience in luxury hospitality, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, professional grooming, and the ability to anticipate guest needs. Fluency in English is generally required; additional languages are advantageous. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays, maintain confidentiality, handle multiple requests efficiently, and consistently deliver St. Regis standards of refined and memorable service.

About the employer

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is a luxury hotel located on the Abu Dhabi Corniche and operated under the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. The property is known for elegant accommodation, personalized butler service, fine dining, spa and wellness facilities, and premium leisure and event experiences. St. Regis has a long-standing reputation for sophisticated hospitality, attention to detail, and highly individualized guest service. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, with a global portfolio of well-known brands and extensive opportunities for career development, training, and international mobility. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and are expected to uphold professional grooming, service excellence, discretion, and strong teamwork across hotel departments.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates offers strong opportunities in luxury hotels, restaurants, tourism, aviation, retail, events, and facilities management, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The culture combines Emirati traditions with a highly international workforce; respectful dress, punctuality, and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Lifestyle options include beaches, desert activities, shopping, dining, cultural attractions, and modern entertainment, although summers are extremely hot. Most overseas employees need an employment visa sponsored by their employer. Companies commonly arrange medical testing, Emirates ID processing, health insurance, and sometimes accommodation or transport. Before relocating, confirm salary, service charge, housing, meals, working hours, annual leave, flights, and probation terms. Abu Dhabi is generally family-friendly and more relaxed than Dubai, but living costs can be high, especially for private accommodation.