Butler/Household Manager – Colorado

The International Butler Academy•Greenwood Village, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time Butler/Household Manager role supports a single principal in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and involves overseeing daily household operations, coordinating with assistants, and maintaining a high standard of cleanliness, organization, and readiness. The position includes vendor management, light housekeeping, wardrobe care, culinary preparation, pet care for four dogs, and travel-related support including packing and occasional travel with the principal. Candidates should have prior private service experience—ideally in a butler or household manager capacity—and demonstrate strong organizational skills, discretion, and a service-oriented mindset. Flexibility is essential, with a typical 10 to 12-hour weekday schedule, occasional weekend availability, and overnight presence when the principal is away. This is a foundational hire with potential for leadership as the household expands. Only candidates legally authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.

Requirements

Prior experience in private service, ideally in a butler or household manager capacity.
Proven ability to manage a dynamic, high-demand household with minimal oversight.
Familiarity with supporting principals in executive or high-profile roles.
Comfort working in informal yet highly professional environments.
Experience coordinating with executive and personal assistants.
Strong organizational and anticipatory skills; able to plan ahead and respond quickly.
High level of discretion, professionalism, and respect for boundaries.
Culinary competence: ability to prepare simple, healthy meals and manage dietary routines.
Pet care expertise, especially with dogs (exercise, grooming, cleanliness).
Wardrobe management: packing, laundry, inventory, seasonal rotation.
Vendor and contractor coordination (e.g., pool, landscaping, car detailing, aircraft maintenance).
Tasteful purchasing and gift selection with minimal direction.
Ability to manage household inventory (art, wine, supplies) and implement tracking systems.
Flexible scheduling and willingness to travel or stay overnight as needed.
Valid driver’s license and comfort running errands.
Willingness to oversee and maintain multiple vehicles.
Comfortable interacting with aviation service providers (no technical expertise required).
Only candidates with current legal authorization to work in the United States will be considered.
Ability to identify future staffing needs and assist in hiring and onboarding.
Willingness to grow with the estate and assume broader leadership responsibilities.
Mental model for scaling household operations and refining systems.
Fluent in English.
Strong communicator who can coordinate seamlessly with other staff.
Able to work independently while maintaining alignment with principal’s preferences.

Responsibilities

Maintain overall order, cleanliness, and readiness of the residence.
Oversee weekly cleaning service and perform daily housekeeping tasks (e.g., tidying, laundry, bed-making, pet-related cleaning).
Manage household inventory, including art, wine, wardrobe, and supplies.
Coordinate and supervise vendors (e.g., pool service, landscaping, car detailing, aircraft maintenance).
Assist with planning and execution of a future household move (within six months).
Assist with oversight for a second nearby residence owned by the principal’s parents.
Provide daily care for four dogs (two belonging to the principal, two to his partner).
Ensure dogs are exercised, groomed, and kept healthy.
Maintain cleanliness in a pet-active indoor/outdoor environment.
Provide overnight care for pets when the principal is away.
Prepare and pack luggage for frequent business travel (approx. 1/3 of the year).
Coordinate with the executive assistant to anticipate travel needs and ensure seamless transitions.
Occasionally accompany principal on travel (domestic and private aviation).
Maintain readiness of home for principal’s return (e.g., meals, wardrobe, environment).
Prepare healthy, simple meals aligned with the principal's dietary routine.
Elevate basic meal prep with culinary skill and presentation.
Stock kitchen and manage grocery shopping.
Prepare home for weekend hosting (food, drinks, ambiance).
Run errands including dry cleaning, shopping, deliveries, and gift purchasing.
Source tasteful gifts and home items with minimal direction.
Maintain high standards of taste and discretion in all purchases.
Manage wardrobe inventory, including suits and seasonal items.
Handle laundry, ironing, and wardrobe organization.
Pack and unpack for travel.
Maintain a five-star hotel standard in personal spaces (e.g., towels, toiletries, presentation).
Coordinate closely with the principal's executive and personal assistants.
Anticipate needs and proactively manage household calendar.
Provide flexible, on-call support with a typical 12-hour weekday presence.
Ensure weekend household readiness and occasional weekend availability.
Serve as the foundational hire for a growing estate team.
Identify future staffing needs and assist in hiring and onboarding.
Develop systems and manuals for household operations.
Act as a trusted partner in shaping the estate’s service culture.