Butler school

What does it take to be the World's best Butler?

Butlers are required to have a diverse set of soft skills that distinguish them from other house attendant roles. Top butler George Telford gives us the low down on the job.

Here are some qualities of one of the oldest jobs around.

The first thing a butler must have is an inner sense of well-being. A butler’s job is to project calmness and harmony – these are qualities that have to come from within. A butler must be free of hostility, ill will, anxiety, prejudice and ego. Your employer will sometimes make a decision you don’t agree with and you must be able to accept this and move on. Your conduct must always be directed towards the well-being of the principal.