The modern butler
Butlers of today may work in new and different environments compared to those from the Victorian era, but the same sense of service and dedication for the guest...
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Lesson details
Butlers of today may work in new and different environments compared to those from the Victorian era, but the same sense of service and dedication for the guest is crucial. Not only that, but key characteristics from the butlers of the past are still useful today, including honesty, dedication, an eye for detail, and much more. In this lesson, Julius Smith explains what it means to be a butler today.
What you’ll learn in The modern butler lesson
- The butler’s mindset
- How to carry our Executive Assistant duties
Instructor

Julius Smith is an English butler and house manager initially trained by one of the world's most respected London Butler Schools (the late Ivor Spencer's school). He has spent three decades serving exclusive households and events including Royalty,...
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