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Job Title: Tailor (Pre-Opening Team) – Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch
About the Role
Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch is seeking an experienced Tailor to join the pre-opening team for this highly anticipated luxury hotel opening later this year.
This is a unique opportunity for a hospitality professional to become part of the founding team, shaping the guest experience at this landmark hotel. Located adjacent to The Mall opposite Buckingham Palace, the hotel will feature:
- 100 elegantly crafted rooms and suites
- 17,500 sq ft of private residences
- Signature restaurants: Coreus (Clare Smyth) and Café Boulud (Daniel Boulud) – two Michelin-starred chefs
- A world-class spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and grand event spaces (including a 320-seat ballroom).
As part of Hilton’s flagship Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, this role aligns with the brand’s commitment to timeless luxury and personalised service.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the pre-opening team, ensuring seamless service delivery from launch
- Provide expert tailoring services for guest uniforms, staff attire, and premium hotel bespoke requirements
- Collaborate with leadership to maintain the hotel’s five-star standards of elegance and attention to detail
- Support the implementation of tailored initiatives that create memorable, exclusive guest experiences
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Requirements
- Proven experience in luxury hospitality tailoring, preferably within high-end hotels or bespoke retail environments
- Strong knowledge of beauteous sewing standards, fabric selection, and craftsmanship suitable for elite clientele
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, pre-opening environment with high organization and precision
- Commitment to delivering exceptional, five-star service in alignment with Waldorf Astoria’s brand ethos
Why Join Waldorf Astoria London – Admiralty Arch?
We combine Hilton’s global reach with unmatched luxury, heritage, and service excellence. As part of Hilton’s Team Member Travel Programme, learn why we are: ✅ Everyday work applauded – brass featured in The UK’s #1 Great Place to Work survey ✅ Network of world-class opportunities with opportunities to earn rewards, ranging from travel programmes to technology upgrades and discounts
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Featured Benefits:
- Complimentary meals while on duty
- Bespoke development programmes tailored to your career growth
- Meaningful contributions through industry-leading corporate responsibility projects
- 28 annual days of holiday (increasing to 33 days with satisfied tenure)
- Team travel perks: Discounted stays, 50% food & beverage off-site
- High-street discounts through Perks at Work
Join an Award-Winning Culture
Being crowned among World’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work and Fortune, our culture is shaped by:
🌍 A commitment to hospitable workplaces; we pride ourselves on hosting over 3B guests globally while celebrating a workforce that flourishes with ethical growth. ✨ Continuous global support, accelerating ambition in start-ups to career transitions
At Hilton, we don’t just host; we build extraordinary careers.
Ready to make every stay more meaningful? Apply to join Waldorf Astoria London, where luxury meets leadership.
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