PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS,
GROOMING AND
PERSONAL
PRESENTATION
STANDARDS OF A
VALET/BUTLER
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Personal Characteristics required of a
Valet/Butler
Tact and Diplomacy Civility

Discretion Honesty

Etiquette Dedication
Willingness to be in genuine
Good manners service
An unbiased, prejudice free
Politeness disposition
Personal Characteristics required of a
Valet/Butler

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Initiative
Grooming and
Personal
Presentation
Standards for a
Valet/Butler
Strict standards must be observed in relation
to:

Wearing the uniform, ensuring:

• It fits properly

• It is clean

• It is in good condition.
Your uniform must comply with venue
requirements which can relate to:

 Type & style of shoes

 Name tag

 Type of jacket or suit

 Epaulettes

 Tie.
Basic Grooming Requirements of a
Valet/Butler

2. Use of a suitable deodorant

3. Use of lightly scented perfumes or

after-shave lotion

4. Use of neutral make-up for women

5. Good personal hygiene habits & practices

Basic Grooming Requirements of a
Valet/Butler
6. Men must be clean shaven

7. Hair must be neat & tidy

8. Neat & clean hands & nails

9. Good dental health

10. Sufficient rest

11. Exercise.
 Personal Presentation Requirements of a
Valet/Butler

• Always check your appearance in a

full-length mirror
• Maintain good posture
• Only wear basic jewelry.
 A Valet’s Kit
Valets should develop their own personal kit which
they should keep with them in their workplace.

This kit is used to:

• Maintain their own personal appearance
• Assist guests with any needs they may have.
 Valet’s Kit
possible items include:
• Small scissors or clippers
• Tweezers
• Hair brush and comb
• Clothes brush
• Polishing and application brushes for shoes
• Disposable gloves
• Needle and an assortment of threads and buttons
• Safety pins – different sizes
• Thumb tacks
• Nail varnish remover
• Stapler with staples
• An eraser
• Liquid paper
• Adhesive labels
• A small first aid kit
• Matches