PRP French Polisher

Our heart, head and hands play a part in everything we do. By caring about the art of hospitality and perfecting every detail, we work together to uplift the lives of others. There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of providing an unrivalled service that is greatly admired.

If you are passionate about delivering an exquisite service within a 5-star environment, then we would like to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The French Polisher is responsible for maintaining the hotel's wooden furniture, fixtures, and surfaces, ensuring they are polished and restored to their highest standard. This role requires a highly skilled individual with knowledge of traditional French polishing techniques, as well as modern finishing processes, to preserve the aesthetic integrity of high-end hotel furniture. This role plays a key role in maintaining the hotel’s luxury standards, providing the necessary expertise to restore and maintain wood surfaces to their finest quality, contributing to guest satisfaction and the overall aesthetic of the hotel.

ABOUT YOU

• Previous experience as a French Polisher, Furniture Finisher, or in a similar specialist wood finishing role.
• Demonstrable knowledge of traditional and modern French polishing techniques, wood restoration, staining, waxing, lacquering, and finishing methods
• Experience working with luxury furniture, wood panelling, decorative surfaces, and bespoke interior finishes
• Knowledge of surface preparation techniques, including sanding, stripping, repairing, and refinishing wood surfaces
• Ability to match colours, finishes, and textures to maintain consistency with existing furniture and fixtures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong desire to learn and develop a career within luxury hospitality
• Good level of written and spoken English
• Flexibility to work varied hours
• Takes pride in own professional grooming
• Ability and resilience to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Pride and attention to detail in your work
• Confidence & professionalism when interacting with high profile guests
• A background in luxury hospitality or a related field.

ABOUT CORINTHIA

Corinthia London combines contemporary flair with traditional grandeur. We consider ourselves as London’s elegant, uplifting grand hotel, intelligently designed for modern life. Situated in the heart of London, the hotel features 279 beautiful bedrooms, including 7 penthouses and 55 suites, elegant restaurants, and bars and the largest, most breath-taking multi award-winning spa in London.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

We understand what is important to our colleagues and our benefits offering was tailored with this in mind.

• Highly competitive salary
• 29 paid holidays per annum (inc. bank/public holidays)
• Complimentary dry cleaning of uniform
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Extensive recognition programs and length of service awards
• Season ticket loan

Our focus is supporting your health and wellbeing and giving you more time with your family and friends by offering:

• Access to Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Mental health and wellbeing workshops
• Discounted Salon, Spa, Food and Beverage and accommodation rates
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts across our portfolio of international hotels

We will invest in you the same way you do it with us and provide you with access to:

• Complimentary English classes
• Corinthia inspired gifts for special occasions
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

ELIGIBILITY

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK, or be able to acquire such eligibility. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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