Course Information
Course Outline
British-style Housekeeping
Personal presentation and manner / Discretion behaviour when answering doors, telephone and greeting guests / Cleaning techniques: Care of silverware & glass / Laundry and ironing tips / Inventory Control / Bed-making / Wardrobe care, etc.
Butler
Personal presentation and manner/ Proper guest relations / Planning and managing a formal dinner / Wine management / Schedule management / Care for client's personal effects
Chauffeur
Differences between a driver and a Chauffeur / Personal presentation and manner / Discretion and confidentiality / Guest relations / Maps and route management / Car maintenance / Troubleshooting
British-style Dining Service
The traditional English table setting; Food & Drinks / The difference between a Butler/Silver/Buffet Service / Protocol / Seating arrangements / Guests relations
Household Management
Management of the entire household / Duties and responsibilities as a household manager / Managing the builiding, stocks and treasures / Guest relations and management / Managing schedules, planning and operating events
Course Schedule
| Date | Course | Venue | Price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constant Course* | British-style Dining Service | Restaurant Forest | Special Price ￥8,000 |
8 |
| Constant Course* | British-style Housekeeping | MotoAzabu | Special Price ￥8,000 |
8 |
*Please consult for further details.
The course will be cut-off once it meets the maximum number of students.
If the course does not meet the minimum number of students, we may ask to change the date, time and place.
Course Style
The course will be based on lectures, group discussion and role playing.
The participants will be a small group so each individual will be able to ask questions and learn from each others opinions.
English and Japanese courses are available.
Participants
London Academy is for those and not limited to:
1. Currently working as a housekeeper, butler, chauffeur or anyone working at a private home offering similar services
2. Working as a housekeeper or related jobs in the future
3. Currently working at a restaurant, hotel and taxi company that would like to learn British Style
4. Owners and managers that would like to train their own staffs
5. Interested in British Style Service for their own knowledge
6. Others that are related to above or that are interested.
*Please be aware that there will be times we may need to organize the class due to the participant's intention.
Signing up for the course
Please call the below number to sign up for the course.
Please mention which course and date you are interested in at the time of call.
After signing up by telephone, we will send you a payment slip for the course via convenient store payment.
The sign up is complete once the payment is confirmed.
On the day of the course, please bring the stamped slip you receive from the convenient store.
Please call the free dial number for any questions or concerns.
Course Completion Certificate
*A Certificate of Completion will be given at the end of the course.
All certificates will be signed directly by Jane Urquhart, the principle of London Academy.
For job seekers, the certificate will be applicable to attach to your resume.
Certificates are given to all participants, but some cases when it is decided the participant has not gained enough knowledge we may ask the participant to attend a makeup class.
