Luxury Wine Estate Butler & Events Manager

A prestigious wine estate located near Bordeaux (Gironde, 33) is seeking a Butler / Estate Manager to oversee event and reception coordination, formal table service, and the day-to-day management of the property alongside the existing on-site teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general presentation and upkeep of the estate, maintaining its standards at all times
• Act as the central liaison between the various departments on the property
• Manage daily operations alongside the housekeeper, including interior upkeep of the château and setup for professional events
• Handle all aspects of formal table service: table setting, floral decoration, food and beverage service
• Prepare reception and meeting rooms for events
• Coordinate teams and external service providers during receptions, lunches, dinners, and tastings
• Welcome clients, visitors, owners, and their families
• Receive and supervise external contractors (caterers, suppliers, tradespeople)
• Identify and report any preventive or corrective maintenance needs to the relevant estate teams
• Manage logistical inventory: furniture, linen, hospitality materials, and technical equipment
• Supervise household staff (one office employee on site)
• Recruit and train temporary/extra staff as needed
• Handle harvest season logistics: meal ordering for harvest workers, supplier coordination
• Ensure compliance with all safety guidelines
• Uphold the estate's luxury standards and brand image at all times
• Run errands and manage purchases, including maintaining an accounts ledger for owner and estate expenses
• Manage food and general stock
• Provide driving services on request
• Attend to all requests during the owner's and family's presence on the estate

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role or in luxury hospitality
• Versatile, flexible, autonomous, dynamic, and proactive
• Strong organisational and operational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly developed sense of high-end service
• Mastery of formal table service (French service style)
• Sensitivity to the wine and vineyard environment
• Discretion and confidentiality guaranteed
• Proficient with communication tools and office software
• French and English spoken — a plus
• Valid driving licence required

Work conditions

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: To be defined
• Accommodation: On-site staff accommodation provided