How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

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Since the late 1980s, due to the increase in the number of millionaires and billionaires in the world, the demand for butlers has grown significantly. Despite the preconceived notion that the butler is a humiliating job, this ancient profession in the service sector has its own traditions, rules and rich history.

In the past, butlers have traditionally held this position as a result of promotions. But in the modern world there are many special schools where anyone can become a professional butler and house manager.

Photographer from France Capucine Bailly visited the Dutch International Academy of Butlers to tell how people who want to master this unusual but so demanded profession in the modern world are trained. After graduating from this educational institution, you can find a job in the house of some celebrity, royalty, or become an employee of a fashionable hotel.

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How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe
How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

1. Valkenburg, Netherlands, International Academy of Butlers. Before an important reception, at which there will be many dignitaries, students measure the distances between the dishes. Each student has a role to play in preparing for the reception and setting the table. A strict committee will evaluate students' abilities based on the results of this unusual "test".

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

2. At a master class with the rector of the academy.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

3. Students are ready for the morning briefing.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

4. According to representatives of the academy, which trains butlers, it is no longer enough for today's rich to buy or rent an old house. They need to keep all the traditions in this house - including the butler.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

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How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

6. After graduating from the academy, many will find promising jobs as butlers in the richest houses in the world.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

7. A student spills water to his fellow students and teachers during the reception.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

8. The day to day duties of a butler can range from managing the household and running personal errands to managing the family budget. In the photo: A student prepares cigarettes for the rector and his wife.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

9. In the 21st century, the responsibilities of butlers have expanded to include work previously performed by junior staff. Therefore, students of the academy students are also taught how to effectively carry out daily housework.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

10. If traditionally only men were butlers, then women are also in demand in the modern labor market.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

11. Morning briefing.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

12. Rehearsal for an important dinner.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

13. Butlers today may also work for corporations, embassies, cruise ships, yachts, or run their own small Rent-a-Butler business providing temporary employees.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

14. These students are responsible for the cleanliness of the plates.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

15. Ironing tablecloths on the tables.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

16. Even the distance between the plates is important...

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

17. ... and between cutlery.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

18. Last check: is everything in its place.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

19. Each student has his own task, which he must complete 100%.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

20. The table is ready. Butlers too.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

21. Students have three minutes to put on their uniforms.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

22. The starting salary of the best graduates of such institutions can start from $50,000-60,000 per year.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

23. In the 21st century, the image of a butler with a tray, serving at the table and pouring wine, is outdated. Employers today need butlers capable of handling a variety of household chores, from traditional dinner attendants to valet and personal secretary duties.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

24. Academy students are taught the tricks of etiquette, serving, business correspondence, culinary skills, floristry and much more.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

25. Modern butchers must be versed in wines, silverware and fashion trends.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

26. In most schools in the world, butlers are prepared, focusing on the British experience, which is still considered the best.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

27. Private schools prepare butlers for celebrity houses: politicians, businessmen, show business stars. They travel the world with them, sail on yachts and are always ready to help.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

28. This is how butlers are trained at the Dutch Academy.

How Butlers Are Prepared in Europe

29. And this is the rector of the academy!

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