Frequently Asked Questions
Hiring full-time personal butlers in Montreal costs between $80,000 to $150,000 per year. The exact cost will depend on:
- Job location
- Duties and responsibilities
- Amount of experience
- Additional requirements, such as travelling or live-in arrangements
Charles MacPherson Associates offers a smooth and convenient hiring process for butlers in Montreal. We are the front runners in the placement industry of Montreal with a history of successful placements since 1996. You can quickly get a presentation of qualified matches from our pool of candidates. We also offer a 60-day placement guarantee. Give us a call to learn more today.
Yes, personal butlers can work as housekeepers, but it all comes down to the responsibilities set forth by their employers. While a butler’s primary duty is to manage the household’s daily responsibilities, a housekeeper often handles cleaning tasks. Some butlers may solely pay attention to tasks like arranging events and overseeing the domestic staff. However, others may also conduct housekeeping duties like cleaning. It depends on the employer’s expectations and the terms of the employment.
A personal butler’s responsibilities include:
- Managing the household operations
- Serving food and beverages
- Overseeing the work of other staff
- Handling household finances
- Running errands like grocery shopping
- Managing your Wardrobe
- Making travel arrangements
- Maintaining confidentiality and discretion
Yes, in some households, your butler can cook for you. However, cooking is not the main responsibility of the butler. Butlers typically play a more administrative role, managing the household as a whole, overseeing the work of the domestic staff, and offering personal help. Depending on the contract terms between the butler and their employer, they may or may not cook. Any such expectation should be communicated beforehand.
No, butlers and maids are not the same. Butlers oversee household operations, whereas maids are responsible for cleaning and other domestic chores like cooking and ironing clothes. In some cases, butlers may also perform these domestic chores. However, all their duties and responsibilities depend on the employer’s expectations and the employment terms.