Seamstress/Tailor – Luxury Hotel Uniform Specialist

About the role

The Lana, part of the Dorchester Collection, is seeking a skilled Seamstress/Tailor to maintain the high standards of uniform and linen quality for its guests and staff. You will work within the Housekeeping department, ensuring every garment and textile item reflects the luxury experience the hotel promises.

Key responsibilities

• Repair and alter all hotel uniforms, linen, and guest‑requested tailoring items.
• Assist the Valet team with button sewing and minor garment repairs.
• Issue, label, adjust, and track uniforms for new and existing staff members.
• Conduct inventory checks, prepare monthly uniform reports, and manage missing or damaged items.
• Coordinate with the laundry and linen rooms to ensure items are clean, stain‑free, and in good condition.
• Maintain a tidy, well‑stocked work area and ensure all paperwork is up to date.

Required profile

• Minimum three years of experience in a luxury hotel environment.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and excellent communication skills in English.
• Organised, computer‑literate, and able to work collaboratively across departments.

Required skills

• Professional sewing techniques.
• Tailoring and uniform repair expertise.
• Button attachment and minor garment alteration skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary package.
• World‑class development and learning opportunities.
• Complimentary stays with breakfast at sister Dorchester Collection hotels.
• 50% discount on food and beverage across all Dorchester Collection properties.
• Meals on duty, private medical and life insurance, and flight allowance every 24 months.
• Shared company accommodation, transportation to and from work, and uniform with complimentary laundry service.