The document defines various roles in valet service in the Philippines' hospitality industry. It explains that a butler is a servant in a wealthy household who performs personal services for guests, especially in five-star hotels where they may be called a personal assistant. A domestic worker performs household services like childcare, cleaning, and maintenance for a family. A valet or varlet is a male servant according to the French term, while a housekeeper is for a woman. Butler service provides personalized attention to guests who request special assistance.

1. Basic Roles in Valet Service
in the Philippines
Hospitality Industry

2. • “Butler” is a servant in a wealthy , large household.
• “Servant” is an older English term for “Domestic
workers”.
• A “Domestic worker” is some who works within
the employer’s household and perform an variety of
household services for an individual or a family such
as:
*Providing care for children and elderly
*Cleaning and household maintenance, known as
housekeeping.

3. • Valet or varlet is a “French Term” which
means “male servants”.
• “Housekeeper” is for “Woman”.
• In modern usage, the Hotel Valet/ Butler is
an employee who performs personal services for
guests.
• Butler is also known as “Personal Assistant
of Guest” or (P.A)
• Butler is usually in a five star hotel.

4. Butler most
likely to wear
business attire or
suit designed by
establishment as
their uniform

5. Butler Service is a personalized service given to
guest who request for special service to attend his
needs.
Valet is also used for people performing specific
services:
• Parking Valet
• Car Valet
• Valet

6. History
• Throughout the history , the word “Butler” has been associated with the
service.
• Butler is someone who provides services.

7. By: Princess
Mae G.
Sumandal