Three Day Core Skills for Butlers and Housekeepers

Intensive Butler, Housekeeping and Valeting Course - suitable for all levels

This three day course, held in a private house, teaches the CORE SKILLS of a BUTLER and HOUSEKEEPER, using SPECIALIST TUTORS. The course includes:

THE WORLD OF PRIVATE SERVICE: roles and responsibilities, the employers, skills and qualities.

GENERAL ORGANISATION of a household: accountability, systems, communication and protocol/security

HOUSEKEEPING: Basic cleaning, products and laundry and bed-making; rotas, systems and schedules

THE DINING ROOM: Laying the table, identifying cutlery and glass, looking after the silver and glass, care of the table

SERVICE: the different styles of meals, from breakfast to buffet to formal dinner, service of food, the laying of trays and the service of coffee and afternoon tea

CLOTHES: the wardrobe and its care, packing and unpacking, care of shoes, caring for the gentleman’s wardrobe

ADDITIONAL SKILLS: Doors and telephones, dealing with problems

Using the knowledge and expertise of our experienced tutors, we are able to cover all the core areas of working in a private household, leaving our students armed and prepared for working at the highest level.

Students need to bring a pen and wear comfortable but reasonably smart clothes (not jeans).

Refreshments and a light lunch are provided each day.

Course fee £900 + VAT.

To register: fill in and return the registration form to info@london-academy.co.uk. We will then send you an invoice, and upon receipt of payment your place on the course is guaranteed, and you will receive further information  about the course.