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Senior Butler

Maldives The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Estimated salary: Approximately US$1,200–US$2,500 per month, often supplemented by service charge, accommodation, meals, transport and other resort benefits
Role summary

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The Senior Butler delivers highly personalized service to St. Regis guests, anticipating needs, coordinating arrivals and departures, arranging dining, activities and transportation, and resolving requests discreetly. Candidates should have several years of luxury hotel or butler experience, strong communication and organizational skills, professional presentation, and excellent English; additional languages are advantageous. The role requires confidence with VIP guests, attention to detail, cultural awareness, flexibility with shifts, and the ability to lead or support junior butlers. Experience with hotel systems and luxury resort operations is helpful. The successful candidate is expected to protect guest privacy, maintain the St. Regis service standard, work collaboratively across departments, and remain calm and proactive in a remote-island environment.

About the employer

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is a luxury island resort located in the Dhaalu Atoll of the Maldives. It operates under The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. The resort is known for personalized butler service, private villas, fine dining, wellness facilities, water activities and an exclusive, high-touch guest experience. Its team serves international leisure travelers in a remote tropical setting, where service quality, discretion and attention to detail are central to the brand. Marriott generally provides structured training, global operating standards and opportunities to build an international hospitality career. Resort employees typically receive accommodation, meals, transportation to and from the property, service-charge participation and other benefits, although exact terms depend on the employment contract and local regulations.

What the job usually comes with in the Maldives

Usual for the Maldives, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingOn the island; shared for line staff
MealsFull board
FlightsJoining flight and a yearly home ticket
Service chargeAt least 10%, shared equally by all staff (by law); about USD 250 to 1,000+ a month, more at top resorts
Contract1 to 2 years; probation 3 months at most
Leave30 days
Income tax0% below about USD 3,900 a month, then 5.5% to 15%

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in the Maldives?

How it works: Employer quota and work permit, paid by the employer; some roles are being reserved for Maldivians (2027 to 2030).

Watch for: Cashier jobs are reserved for Maldivians from February 2027; guest relations, tour guides, dive instructors, housekeeping, HR and front office managers follow by about 2030.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Ministry of Economic Development: Regulation on Foreign Employment. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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