Jeeves, the classical image of a British butler, would struggle to hold down a job today as a ‘gentleman’s gentleman’ – because he had no IT skills. John Thomas, who runs a school for butlers, has added an IT session to his course because he believes that it is essential to running a modern household. Being a butler demands an immense amount of organization, he told the Times. You can be in charge of an entire household, all the staff and the budget. He believes a computer is essential to keep track of how much wine is left in the cellar and surfing the net for tips on cleaning shoes and looking after hats.
