- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Housekeeping, Cleaning & Sanitation
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
The Seamstress/Tailor at The Lana, Dorchester Collection Dubai, repairs uniforms, linen and other items; handles uniform issue, alterations, inspections, inventories and reporting; and supports guest tailoring requests, the Valet team, laundry and linen-room operations. The role calls for at least 3 years of luxury hotel experience, a high school education and comfortable English communication.
Role & Responsibilities
- Repair uniforms, linen and other items to ensure guests receive an excellent experience.
- Assist guests with tailoring requests.
- Help the Valet team sew buttons and repair minor damage.
- Issue uniforms to new colleagues, make adjustments, label items and order uniforms as needed.
- Assist with issuing and collecting uniforms according to department and employee uniform numbers.
- Inspect items to ensure they are clean, stain-free and undamaged.
- Provide assistance to the laundry and linen room as required.
- Issue uniforms to new employees, obtain their signatures and ensure all sets are issued according to standards.
- Keep paperwork up to date and prepare monthly reports on uniforms sent out.
- Inventory uniforms and update records for missing, damaged or stained items.
- Report shortages of items not returned from the laundry, as well as stained or discarded items.
- Follow up on all outstanding items to be delivered.
- Keep all areas clean, tidy and correctly stocked.
- Bring the company values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity to daily work and help continue the hotel's legacy.
- Show motivation, passion and commitment.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in the luxury hotel field.
- High school education.
- Comfortable communicating in English, the primary language used at the hotel.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years in the luxury hotel field.
Education
High school education.
Benefits
Competitive salary package; development opportunities; complimentary stays with breakfast at sister Dorchester Collection hotels; 50% off at bars and restaurants at sister hotels; meals on duty; private medical insurance; life insurance; flight allowance every 24 months; shared company accommodation; company-provided transportation to and from work; company-provided uniform with complimentary laundry; service charge.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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