Hotel Butler 101: In Classroom, two-week program
This course is only accessible for those enrolled by their employer.
Etiquette & Manners
Types of Butlers
Respect
Who is Our Hotel Guest
First Impressions
The Do's & Don'ts of a Handshake
Where a Butler Places their Hands
Bowing Like a Butler
Making Introductions
Understanding Service
Business Card Etiquette
Gathering Information
Individual Homework 1: Self-Introductory Video
Team Homework 1: The Butler Speaks
Forms of Address
The Importance of a Handwritten Note
How to Fold Letterhead and Place it in an Envelope
Inserting the Correspondence Card into the Envelope
Electronic Communication
Team Communication
Taking Telephone Messages
Telephone Etiquette
Limousine Services
Individual Homework 2: Handwritten Notes
Team Homework 2: Delivering Luxury to Guests
The Housekeepers Eye
Room Detailing
The Chair and Ottoman
The Top of the Coffee Table
The Coach
The Credenza
The Desk
The Bookcase
The Window Shades
Drapes & Sheers
Room Lighting
Bed Making
Bed Making Hygiene
Bedspread - Removing and Replacing of
Bed Turndown Methods
Turndown - Floor Food Matt
Turndown - Decorative Pillows vs. Sleeping Pillows
The Duvet
The Nightstand
Bathroom Towels
Toilet Paper & The Toilet
Shower Curtain Etiquette
Welcome Amenities
Individual Homework 3
Team Homework 3
Guest Preparation & Guest Research
Building Guest Profiles & Preferences
Understanding Preferences, Habits and One-offs
Greeting of Guests Upon Arrival to the Suite
Greeting Line
Introduction Standard
Suite Introduction Process
Individual Homework 4
Team Homework 4
Understanding Invitation Dress Code Lingo
Shoe Cleaning & Polishing
How to Tie a Bowtie
How to Tie the Four-in-Hand Knot
Delivering Clean Laundry Back to the Suite
Dealing with Luggage
Suitcase Packing - Polo Shirt
Suitcase Packing - Sweater
Suitcase Packing - Men's Ties
Suitcase Packing - Men's Dress Shirt
Suitcase Packing - Suit Jacket
Suitcase Packing - Pants (roll method)
Suitcase Packing - Socks
Suitcase Packing
Helping Someone Put on a Jacket
Ironing Temperature Chart
Ironing & Steaming
Individual Homework 5
How to Slice Cheese
Dietary Definitions
Religious Dietary Definitions
Mixology
Glassware Chart
The Traditional Bar Set-up
Setting up a Small Drinks Trolley
How to Make A Shaken Cocktail Drink
How to Rim a Cocktail Glass
Decanting a Bottle of Wine
A Butler's Beginners Guide to Wine
Introduction to White Wine
Introduction to Red Wine
Introduction to Sparkling Wines
Building a Champagne Tower
Individual Homework 5
Team Homework 6