Become a Hotel Butler

When striving for a career in the most prestigious establishments in the world, becoming a butler in one of the world's leading and most exclusive hotels and resorts is an honor. Build your foundation with a comprehensive understanding of luxury services tailored specifically for a butler career in five-star Hotels & Resorts. 

We designed this intensive four-week training program for those who aspire to master the art of Hotel and Resort butling at the highest level, serving the global elite. Our trainers focus not only on practical skills but also on cultivating the butler's mindset. You will have a glimpse into what it means to be a private service butler and the traditional philosophy behind this prestigious role while understanding the modern techniques used nowadays. This will give you an instant advantage as you start your career. 

The training is at The International Butler Academy, where hands-on learning is prioritized. Several events are organized to test your skills, and you will work with actual clients under the guidance of our expert trainers. Besides that, personal development is before becoming a respected butler and, therefore, a red wire throughout our training.

While opportunities abound worldwide, skilled professionals remain scarce. Through its recruitment department and its Hotel & Resort partnership program, TIBA can assist you in securing a job or internship anywhere in the world.

  • Training time: 4 weeks
  • Dress code: Business
  • Butler Uniform: Provided
  • Students: Minimum 6, maximum 14
  • Training style: 60% practical and 40% theory
  • Price: €6500 / €232 p/p/day all inclusive
  • Location: The International Butler Academy, Simpelveld, The Netherlands
  • Note: Including breakfast, lunch, dinner, field trips, butler-uniform, and more
  • Overnight stays: Comfortable private bedroom with shared bathrooms
  • Arranged transfer: Included to/from the Academy, from the airport or train station
Curriculum

Lessons include, but are not limited to

  • Administration skills
  • Pre-check-in, Check-in procedures, Check-out procedures
  • Anticipatory service during guest stay
  • Service out-site of the hotel
  • Turn-up and turndown service
  • Flower arrangements
  • Butler-mindset
  • Food and beverage training
  • V.I.P understanding and training
  • Service excellence training
  • Vallet skills
  • Hotel management from a butler's perspective
  • Concierge skill training
  • Housekeeping
  • Understanding the Luxury mindset
  • Follow-ups
  • Explaining some of the world's leading certification authorities, like Forbes Travel Guide and Le Clefs d’Or.

If you wish more information about this training, please visit our Academy or request a video call. We look forward to welcoming you to The International Butler Academy.

Upcoming 4-week Become a Hotel Butler Training Program

Schedule

  • 09-06-2025/04-07-2025 (this training program will be during our 25th anniversary celebration)
  • 24-11-2025/19-12-2025
  • 23-03-2026/17-04-2026
  • 08-06-2026/03-07-2026
  • 23-11-2026/18-11-2026

Who are our clients?

American Express - FDC International Hotel Group Taiwan - Millionaire Fair - Amsterdam Diamond Center - Intercontinental Hotel Shanghai - PricewaterhouseCoopers - Shell - Axel Vervoordt - Sotheby's - Hyatt Regency Beijing - Bartender Network - Tommy Hilfiger Company - Burgerking - Many Embassies - Business Club Alliance - Villeroy & Boch - Langham Hotel Hong Kong - AVIC - LVMH - Challenger Organization - Shangri-La Hotel Chengdu - Walt Disney Studios - Yachtvision - Aegon - Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Warner Brothers Studios - KPN - Citigroup - Starbucks - International Film Festival Cannes - Microsoft - and many others.