Butler/Flight Attendant-NYC/Greenwich

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Job Title: Butler / Flight Attendant (Heavy Travel & Private Service)
Location: Manhattan & Greenwich, CT
Schedule: Full-Time, High Flexibility (evenings, weekends, extensive domestic & international travel)
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, discretionary bonus

Overview

A private ultra-high-net-worth principal is seeking a polished, service-driven Butler / Flight Attendant to provide seamless support across multiple residences and during frequent domestic and international travel. This role blends traditional butler service with elevated in-flight service, requiring a candidate who is equally comfortable delivering white-glove service on the ground and in the air.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, discreet, and adaptable, with a strong understanding of formal service, aviation protocols, and the fast-paced rhythm of a global lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

Flight Attendant & Travel Support

  • Travel alongside the principal to provide high-touch, real-time support
  • Deliver elevated in-flight service (private or commercial), including:
    • Meal and beverage service
    • Cabin setup, presentation, and readiness
    • Guest care and comfort throughout flights
  • Ensure aircraft is fully stocked, organized, and prepared prior to departure
  • Coordinate with pilots, crew, and FBOs to ensure seamless travel logistics
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation of the cabin during and after flights
  • Anticipate and respond to the principal’s needs with discretion and efficiency

Butler & Service Responsibilities

  • Uphold and execute white-glove service standards for the principal and guests
  • Provide formal and informal service, including table settings, dining service, and hosting support
  • Prepare residences for arrivals, departures, and guest stays, ensuring immaculate presentation
  • Maintain interiors, including fine furnishings, finishes, art, and specialty items
  • Support wardrobe care, packing/unpacking, and garment maintenance, particularly during travel

Household Coordination & Operations

  • Liaise with household staff, vendors, and service providers to ensure smooth daily operations
  • Manage inventories, household supplies, and service items
  • Assist with small gatherings, events, and entertaining
  • Ensure residences are consistently maintained to the highest standard

General

  • Manage ad-hoc requests and last-minute changes with a calm, solutions-oriented approach
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times
  • Adapt quickly to changing schedules, travel plans, and priorities

Qualifications

  • 5–7+ years of experience in private service, as a Butler, Flight Attendant, or similar role within UHNW households, private aviation, yachting, or luxury hospitality
  • Strong background in formal service, etiquette, and guest experience
  • Proven experience supporting heavy domestic and international travel
  • Prior in-flight service experience (private aviation strongly preferred)
  • Knowledge of aviation protocols, safety procedures, and cabin service standards
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
  • Calm, flexible, and adaptable in fast-paced, ever-changing environments
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work alongside pilots, crew, and household staff
  • Physically capable of a hands-on role, including lifting luggage and cabin preparation
  • Valid passport with ability to travel internationally without restriction
  • Valid driver’s license and authorized to work in the U.S.
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