Butler

A Butler is a domestic worker in a large household. In great houses, the household is sometimes divided into departments with the Butler in charge of the dining room, wine cellar, and pantry. Some also have charge of the entire parlor floor, and housekeepers caring for the entire house and its appearance. A Butler is usually male, and in charge of male servants, while a Housekeeper is usually a woman, and in charge of female servants.

 

In modern houses where the Butler is the most senior worker, titles such as Majordomo, Butler administrator, House manager, Manservant, Staff manager, Chief of staff, Staff captain, Estate manager and Head of household staff are sometimes given. The precise duties of the employee will vary to some extent in line with the title given, but perhaps, more importantly in line with the requirements of the individual employer.

 

Whereas Butlers have traditionally worn a special uniform that separated them from Junior servants, and although this is still often the case, Butlers today may wear more casual clothing geared for climate, while exchanging it for formal business attire only upon special service occasions.

 

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