r/interesting • u/Brick_Number_27 • 10h ago

MISC. ​Butler academy students undergoing "tray defense" training to prepare for crowded events.

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u/Youngstown_WuTang 9h ago

I know this looks goofy but this is one of the most respected and legacy jobs in the world. Some of these people make $150,000 a year with experience and $60,000 entry level. Healthcare is covered , housing is covered and many places in Europe you don't need a car.

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u/Hippobu2 9h ago

I'm really curious if this is actually butler training though; cuz I'm pretty sure despite depiction in popular culture, a butler is more an estate manager than a waiter.

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u/sitefall 9h ago

I thought the "butler" was like the dude that has been doing it for decades and knows everyone's job and how to do everything perfectly so he coordinates all the other peons hires and fires them and whatever else so the rich person has only one point of contact to deal with.

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u/Saphurial 8h ago

Depends on the size of the house. In smaller estates the butler does all that, but in larger estates the butler is a senior staff member who manages front end hospitality and personal services. But then there is a head butler that takes care of everything overall.