The profession of a butler is ageless and particularly suited to those with experience. Individuals in this field have the opportunity to work for wealthy families or celebrities, with attractive income prospects.
There are numerous career opportunities for butlers in Vietnam, including: family butlers who work directly for affluent families, asset management, schedule arrangement, and event planning; providing domestic services such as cooking, cleaning, and childcare, among others.
Butlers for high-status individuals work for officials, businessmen, and celebrities, and may need to travel frequently to accompany their employers.
Butlers for hotels, villas, and resorts manage the operations and services of high-end accommodations, coordinating the work of the serving staff. Alternatively, they can work as advisors or trainers, becoming consultants for families and businesses on household and asset management or training and coaching other butlers.
The butler profession is novel and highly lucrative in Vietnam. |
With the growth of the economy and the emergence of a wealthy class, the butler profession will continue to present new opportunities in the future.
To become a professional butler in Vietnam, one must possess extensive knowledge and skills in family management, event organization, and asset care.
Butlers need to be proficient in planning, time management, communication, and customer service skills. They should also have knowledge of cooking, cleaning, childcare, and financial management.
A butler must possess qualities such as discipline, attentiveness, and honesty; excellent communication skills, a polite and professional attitude; flexibility, a willingness to accommodate unusual requests, and strong organizational and work management abilities.
Notably, butlers should hold certifications and undergo training in butler services, hospitality, and domestic services. Continuous professional development through training programs is essential.
With these requirements, professional butlers will be well-equipped to meet the increasingly high demands of affluent families and premium clients in Vietnam.
Sharing her insights on the profession, Nguyen Thi Minh Hang, Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Director of Vesta B Vietnam – an expert in butler training, asserts that evolving from a mere housekeeper to a professional butler presents a breakthrough opportunity for career advancement, income boost, and the creation of a new future for workers.
 The butler profession offers a fresh, high-income opportunity in Vietnam. |
“After graduating from the advanced butler training course, individuals can expect to earn a monthly income ranging from 25 to 65 million VND. This salary is three to four times higher than the current average income,” says Ms. Hang.
“In reality, when taking into account the benefits of meals, transportation, vacation, and other perks that come with living with the employer, the actual income of a butler could be 1.5 to 2 times higher than the announced figure,” she adds.
Hong Dao
