Requirements: English
Company: AMBASSADE - ETATS UNIS D''AMERIQUE - VERENIGDE STATEN VANAMERIKA
Region: Brussels , Brussels
Beschrijving van het bedrijf For a family of expats inBrussels, we are looking for a full-time Residence Assistant.Beschrijving van de functie This is a mixed position, whichcombines the duties of a classical Butler, Residence Manager, and aFootman/Chambermaid. Duties include but are not limited to: Plansand executes official representational events in close coordinationwith the principal and/or his/her spouse; Oversees and performs,with the Household Assistant, the daily housekeeping in dailycoordination with the principal and/or his/her spouse; Cleans,with the help of the Household Assistant, official, private andguest rooms of the Residence (making beds, dusting, doing laundry,providing fresh flowers and/or fruit baskets, etc.) Keeps stockand replenishes stock of cleaning and household material; Selectsthe proper wine for representational events and keeps inventory ofwine cellar; Cleans and polishes, as necessary, stemware,silverware and china as part of the preparations for officialevents; Sets tables; upon occasion making flower arrangements; Serves private as well as official meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner,receptions); Stocks, prepares, and serves beverages atreceptions, teas, etc.; Answers the door and the telephone, andrelays messages, if required; Consults daily with the principalor his/her spouse, reporting on possible maintenance and repairneeds in the residence, on the exterior of the house, and thegrounds; Coordinates with the principal and/or his/her spouse,and attends, all service calls to the Residence, keeping a log ofwhat work was performed and what the next steps will be, if and asnecessary; Recruits, coordinates, and manages additional waitersfor representations evening whenever required; Performs otherduties as assigned. Jouw profiel Education: Secondary school andvocational training in a hotel or butler school. Experience:Minimum five years'' experience as a butler in a similar position orin a well-recognized hotel. Language: Good working knowledge inEnglish and Dutch OR good working knowledge in English and French.Abilities and Skills: Must be knowledgeable in the smooth runningof a residence, and as such must be versed in all areas ofservicing and housekeeping. Must be tactful and discreet and musthave good interpersonal skills. Normal schedule is from Monday toFriday, however candidate must be flexible and may have to work onan occasional weekend. IMPORTANT: ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THEREQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FORCONSIDERATION. Diploma - Hoger middelbaar Taalvaardigheden - Engels(vereist) - Begrijpen : Onafhankelijk - (B1) - Schrijven :Onafhankelijk - (B1) - Lezen : Onafhankelijk - (B1) - Spreken :Onafhankelijk - (B1) - Frans (vereist) - Begrijpen : Onafhankelijk- (B1) - Schrijven : Onafhankelijk - (B1) - Lezen : Onafhankelijk -(B1) - Spreken : Onafhankelijk - (B1) Extra informatie How toapply? Applications need to be submitted via emailbrusselsrecruitment@state.gov mentioning the vacancy number 2025-ORE ODA RESIDENCE ASSISTANT. Attachments to include: - CV inEnglish - Belgian residence permit This position is open untilfilled. Applicants who are not invited for an interview and/or testmay assume that their application has not been retained for thisparticular position.