Hotel Butler 101: In person, two-week program
This course is accessible for all students enrolled by their employer.
Types of Butlers
Etiquette & Manners
Respect
First Impressions
The Do's & Don'ts of a Handshake
Making Introductions
Bowing Like a Butler
Where a Butler Places their Hands
Business Card Etiquette
Self-Reflection 1: What Is Luxury
Individual Homework 1: Self-Introductory Video
Forms of Address
Electronic Communication
The Importance of a Handwritten Note
How to Fold Letterhead and Place it in an Envelope
Inserting the Correspondence Card into the Envelope
Telephone Etiquette
Team Communication
Self-Reflection 2: Team Communication
Individual Homework 2: Handwritten Notes
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 Hygiene
Bedspread - Removing and Replacing of
The Duvet
The Nightstand
Bathroom Towels
Toilet Paper & The Toilet
Shower Curtain Etiquette
Welcome Amenities
Limousine Services
Homework 2: Delivering Luxury to Guests
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
Self-Reflection 3
Individual 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
Self-Reflection 5
Individual Homework 5
Decanting a Bottle of Wine
A Butler's Beginners Guide to Wine
Introduction to White Wine
Introduction to Red Wine
Introduction to Sparkling Wines
Self-Reflection 6