Butler

Multiple Countries
Full Time
Restaurant / Service
Experienced
About Uniworld
We are a value-driven company committed to social, economic, and environmental responsibility. Specialists in luxury river and off-river travel, we take pride in creating an exceptional guest experience with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Your Life onboard
Life onboard is shaped by the company’s commitment to excellence. Unlike large-scale passenger ships, Uniworld vessels typically carry between 100 and 160 guests, allowing for more meaningful interactions and personalized service.

Our ships foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and shared purpose. We support one another, welcome fresh ideas, and pursue efficiency, always keeping our mission at the centre of everything we do.

Life on the river reflects our passion for hospitality and travel. Together, we create memorable guest experiences with genuine care, warmth, and elegance.

Our diverse teams are the heart of our success, united by respect, accountability, and pride. We approach travel as both a privilege and a responsibility, guided by a strong commitment to sustainability and positive global impact. With adaptability, integrity, and dedication to excellence, we inspire each other to dream bigger, achieve more, and grow together.

Your profile
Curious and forward-thinking, you embrace innovation and collaborate inclusively across diverse teams, with openness and teamwork coming naturally to you.

Hospitality is at your core, warm, attentive, and professionally presented, you place others’ wellbeing first and approach every task with a positive, proactive attitude.

In everything you do, you stay focused on quality and align your daily work with our broader company goals, contributing to shared success.

Your Responsibilities
  • Welcome guests on embarkation and each evening at the entrance to the Dining Room and Main Lounge.
  • Enhance the guest experience through an “up-serve” approach, combining personalized service with support for onboard revenue targets.
  • Unpack, pack, and fold guest clothing upon request, adhering to required standards.
  • Handle pressing requests and deliver laundry to and from suites and the ship’s laundry.
  • Perform shoe polishing service upon request.
  • Assist Housekeeping with assigned butler duties in suites, including morning and evening service as well as on-call needs.
  • Restock and clean minibars and replenish suite amenities in accordance with company manuals.
  • Coordinate, plan, and deliver room service orders according to company guidelines, giving priority to in-suite guests.
Specific Requirements
  • Ensure presence and support at special onboard events whenever possible.
  • Announce and receive visitors when appropriate, relaying messages to the relevant parties.
  • Unpack, pack, and fold guest clothing upon request, adhering to required standards.
  • Receive, communicate, and serve all food and beverage orders placed from suites.
  • Adhere to legal working hour limits per day, week, and month as defined by GRC, ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
  • Actively participate in assigned learning activities, training sessions, and mandatory safety or emergency drills.
  • Contribute to ship preparation during end-of-season close-down and start-of-season set-up.
  • Demonstrate strong proficiency in English, both spoken and written.

Your future with Uniworld
You’ll join a collaborative workplace where ideas are valued, and responsibility is shared early on. Our ships sail across Europe, giving you the chance to travel and grow through international exposure and cross-functional teamwork.

We offer competitive employment conditions, a modern work environment, and a team culture built on respect and trust. More than that, you’ll be part of a company where your contribution makes a visible impact on our business, our guests, and our shared commitment to sustainable travel.

Note: Due tolegalrequirements, we can only accept applicants from EU/EEA/CH. We welcome internal and external candidates. The position is based on our European ships.

 
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