We are seeking a skilled Seamstress to join the Claridges Housekeeping team.
Set in the heart of Mayfair, Claridges is an art deco icon and a byword for understated elegance. Since the 1850s, Claridges has excelled at the finer things in life: glamorous design, inspiring dining, impeccable service. There are many 5-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridges. The hotel is a unique combination of splendour and charm with long-standing connections with royalty that have led to it sometimes being referred to as annexe to Buckingham Palace. Claridges has a famous all-day dining and Afternoon Tea restaurant the Foyer & Reading Room, LEpicerie that offers a culinary theatre of the kitchen, and three bars: Claridges Bar, the intimate Fumoir and effortlessly elegant Painters Room.
As a Seamstress you will be responsible for:
Issuing uniforms to colleagues.
Sending uniform items out to the laundry, receiving them back again and filling in the necessary paperwork.
You will be expected to be able to carry out necessary repairs to guest garments, bed linen and colleague uniforms
To interact with guests when returning guest items.
To prepare the personalisation and embroidery of any special guest items such as bath robes, pillow cases and aprons.
Successful candidates for the Seamstress position will:
Have a good command of spoken and written English
Have proven previous experience of using a sewing machines
Be skilled with the use of sewing machines and hand stitching
Be able to presonalise items with embroidery
Be a team player who is passionate ablout Claridge's and the service we provide for our guests.
This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.
Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:
Financial Stability
Excellent salary package.
Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
Travel Season Ticket Loans.
Pension Scheme*.
Health and Wellbeing Support
Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
Flu vaccination vouchers*.
Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
Death in Service salary contribution.
Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.
Recognition and Career Development
Referral Scheme Introduce a Star where you can earn up to £1,500*.
Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
Long service awards.
Memorable experiences
Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.
Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Childrens Party, etc.)
Wedding and Baby gifts.
Retirement functions.
*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Timeless Elegance in Mayfair
Step into the heart of Mayfair and discover Claridges, an Art Deco icon that has epitomised understated elegance since the 1850s. Renowned for impeccable service, timeless design, and inspiring dining, this storied hotel offers signature suites and rooms with soaring views across London. From landmark restaurants to hidden-gem bars, every detailfrom Afternoon Tea to cocktail hourstirs the senses. There are many five-star hotels in London but nowhere quite like Claridges.
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