Residence Assistant at the U.S. Defense Advisor's residence in Brussels

For a family of expats in Tervuren , we are looking for a full-time Residence Assistant.

You will be working for a family of expats and will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: This is a mixed position, which combines the duties of a classical Butler, Residence Manager, and a Footman/Chambermaid.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans and executes official representational events in close coordination with the principal and/or his/her spouse;
• Oversees and performs, with the Household Assistant, the daily housekeeping in daily coordination with the principal and/or his/her spouse;
• Cleans, with the help of the Household Assistant, official, private and guest rooms of the Residence (making beds, dusting, doing laundry, providing fresh flowers and/or fruit baskets, etc.)
• Keeps stock and replenishes stock of cleaning and household material;
• Selects the proper wine for representational events and keeps inventory of wine cellar;
• Cleans and polishes, as necessary, stemware, silverware and china as part of the preparations for official events;
• Sets tables; upon occasion making flower arrangements; · Serves private as well as official meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions);
• Stocks, prepares, and serves beverages at receptions, teas, etc.;
• Answers the door and the telephone, and relays messages, if required;
• Consults daily with the principal or his/her spouse, reporting on possible maintenance and repair needs in the residence, on the exterior of the house, and the grounds;
• Coordinates with the principal and/or his/her spouse, and attends, all service calls to the Residence, keeping a log of what work was performed and what the next steps will be, if and as necessary;
• Recruits, coordinates, and manages additional waiters for representations evening whenever required;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who we are looking for:

• Education: Secondary school and vocational training in a hotel or butler school.
• Experience: Minimum five years’ experience as a butler in a similar position or in a well-recognized hotel.
• Language: Good working knowledge in English and Dutch OR good working knowledge in English and French.
• Abilities and Skills: Must be knowledgeable in the smooth running of a residence, and as such must be versed in all areas of servicing and housekeeping. Must be tactful and discreet and must have good interpersonal skills.
• IMPORTANT: ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

• Pay: from €3,614 per month
• Indexation
• Christmas bonus
• Vacation bonus
• Commuter assistance
• Food allowance

Adres van de werkplek:
3080 Tervuren

Contactpersoon bij de sollicitatie:
Ms. Alexandra Raway Fabianova

Telefoonnummer:
0032 2 811 4735

Mailadres voor sollicitatie:
BrusselsRecruitment@state.gov

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