Laundress Jobs & Vacancies
When you work as a laundress, you may find yourself working in a home, hospital, hotel or care home. You’ll need to provide clean bedclothes and towels for people who stay there every day. Most of your day will be spent on your feet, so it’s important to be prepared to be standing or walking for most of the day.
As a laundress or wardrobe manager, you will be operating washing machines and tumble dryers and dry items like clothes, towels, bed lined, uniforms and sportswear. You may also work in the laundry department of organizations like hotels, universities and hospitals – even shops that provide specialist laundry services.
As a laundress or wardrobe manager, you will be operating washing machines and tumble dryers and dry items like clothes, towels, bed lined, uniforms and sportswear. You may also work in the laundry department of organizations like hotels, universities and hospitals – even shops that provide specialist laundry services.
Laundress/Housekeeper job in London
"Our client based in the exquisite area of Kensington, London, United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Laundress/Housekeeper with great attention to detail..."
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Laundress/Housekeeper Job in Monaco
"Our busy and regularly traveling UHNW clients are looking for a highly experienced and skilled live-out laundress / housekeeper to take care of their extensive and exclusive wardrobe and appartement in Monaco..."
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Laundress Job in France
"Our client is looking for an experienced laundress to take care of delicates fabrics. The villa is located in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, South of France..."
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Laundress Job in Palm Beach, Florida
"An experienced full-time Laundress is required for a private household in Palm Beach, Florida, USA..."
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Laundress/Laundry Valet Job in Chicago
"An experienced Laundress/Laundry Valet is required for our client's private residence in Chicago, IL, the US..."
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Laundress Job in Miami
"Our repeat client is looking for a highly professional live-out Laundress to care for all the clothing ad linen in a large house in the Miami Beach area, FL, USA..."
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Laundress Job and Vacancy
"A family of 10 is looking for a laundress around Lucerne, Switzerland, in order to assume full charge of the household laundry, clothes and linens..."
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Laundress Job in London
Our return client is looking for an experienced and highly-skilled Laundress to work on a temporary basis to start ASAP. The position is available for 2 months – until the end of August 2020. The house is located in Mayfair, London, UK.
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Laundress Job in London
- Reference: 1099 LD
- Place : Regent's Park, London, UK
- Post : 02/07/2019
- Full Time
Laundry Man Job in Dubai
- Reference: 1020 SA
- Place : Dubai, UAE
- Post : 29/01/2019
- Full Time
Laundress Job in London
- Reference: 599
- Place : Hampstead, London, UK
- Post : 12/06/2017
- Full Time
Laundress Job in London
- Reference: 484
- Place : London, UK
- Post : 14/09/2016
- Full Time
Laundress/Wardrobe Manager Job in Moscow
- Reference: 470
- Place : Moscow, Russia
- Post : 29/08/2016
- Full Time
Laundress Job in Johannesburg
- Reference: 360
- Place : Johannesburg, South Africa
- Post : 12/04/2016
- Full Time
Laundress Job in the UK
- Reference: 338
- Place : Egham, UK
- Post : 17/03/2016
- Full Time
Laundress Job in Brooklyn, New York
- Reference: 263
- Place : Brooklyn, New-York, US
- Post : 05/11/2015
- Full Time
Laundress Job in Dubai
- Reference: 420
- Place : Dubai, UAE
- Post : 11/08/2015
- Full Time
Laundress Job Description
In most cases, a laundress works in hotels, since it is an environment where many sheets, bed linens, curtain, laundry, must be washed and ironed. However, some private families also have a laundress. Usually, it’s for families who have a lot of guests, children and/or pets.
Some of your duties as a laundress may include:
As a laundress or wardrobe manager, you’ll need to be reasonably fit, and you’ll need to keep in mind that you should not be allergic to any of the soaps and cleaning agents you’ll be using every day. The workplace will likely be humid and hot, and you’ll come into contact with a variety of chemicals on a regular basis.
In terms of working hours, you will likely work around 35 – 40 hours a week, and this may be divided into shifts. Part-time work is also often available.
Morgan & Mallet is a leading recruitment agency worldwide. For the latest laundress and other household and domestic staff vacancies, visit our household staff job board today.
Some of your duties as a laundress may include:
- The laundress must manage and operate the machines using the appropriate setting/program to care for the different fabrics.
- Secondly, the laundress must iron/steam iron the clothing or bed linens. If some fabrics are delicate and require a special way of care that the machines of the house do not offer. The laundress is responsible for liaising with the dry cleaners.
- They might also be responsible for unpacking/packing the suitcases of their employer when they go on holiday or a business trip.
- The laundress must have a perfect knowledge of the storage areas and clothing preferences of the principal.
- Depending on the contract, the principal can also ask them to assist the housekeeper with light housekeeping duties.
As a laundress or wardrobe manager, you’ll need to be reasonably fit, and you’ll need to keep in mind that you should not be allergic to any of the soaps and cleaning agents you’ll be using every day. The workplace will likely be humid and hot, and you’ll come into contact with a variety of chemicals on a regular basis.
In terms of working hours, you will likely work around 35 – 40 hours a week, and this may be divided into shifts. Part-time work is also often available.
Morgan & Mallet is a leading recruitment agency worldwide. For the latest laundress and other household and domestic staff vacancies, visit our household staff job board today.
What are the qualities of a laundress?
- Strong experience and knowledge in laundry and ironing duties
- Knowledge in caring for different fabrics
- Attention to detail and cautious
- Rigorous in ironing
A laundress job is demanding and unusual. Morgan & Mallet International works with families who are looking to hire a laundress to complete their team.
Because of the delicate and fine clothing pieces and the care for designer clothing, it is necessary to have 3 to 5 years of experience in private families and not in hotels, because the type of fabrics and clothing being handled is not the same.
The profession of wardrobe manager and Job description
A wardrobe manager handles different things in various settings. For films, TV, video, and theater production, he’s the one that chooses the costumes, wigs, clothes, and accompaniments for production.
He handles costume creation, buying, and maintenance. Celebrity clients get suggestions on what to wear for events and maintain their wardrobes. For fashion shows—collaborate with the designer to pick the dresses models should wear. The person manages the wardrobe and relates with fashion designers and costume designers.
He handles costume creation, buying, and maintenance. Celebrity clients get suggestions on what to wear for events and maintain their wardrobes. For fashion shows—collaborate with the designer to pick the dresses models should wear. The person manages the wardrobe and relates with fashion designers and costume designers.
Requirements of the wardrobe manager Position
The minimum educational qualification for the wardrobe manager job is a GED or high school diploma. The role demands a degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Management, or Fashion Retailing.
Register for a fashion design or theater program to get the mandated educational qualification for a wardrobe manager job. Likewise, certification will aid career advancement.
Other skills are fashion knowledge, attention to detail, communication, organization, and leadership. The person should also have on-the-job training and experience of 3 to 5 years in a similar role.
Register for a fashion design or theater program to get the mandated educational qualification for a wardrobe manager job. Likewise, certification will aid career advancement.
Other skills are fashion knowledge, attention to detail, communication, organization, and leadership. The person should also have on-the-job training and experience of 3 to 5 years in a similar role.
How to Gain Required Experience to be a wardrobe manager
Gain experience by starting with entry-level jobs in big productions or large businesses and fashion stores. Search for internship positions and obtain the demanded competence for the role. You can volunteer at film studios or local theaters to gain and sharpen your skills. This job is a middle management role.
Approaching Morgan & Mallet, an international recruitment agency specializing in domestic and luxury home staff, will be helpful. We will help you hire the right wardrobe manager.
Approaching Morgan & Mallet, an international recruitment agency specializing in domestic and luxury home staff, will be helpful. We will help you hire the right wardrobe manager.
Tasks related to the wardrobe manager job
The tasks awaited of a wardrobe manager include:
Managing models in fashion shows, trying models, or publicizing unique brands or designers is also one of this professional’s tasks.
- Planning and buying a client’s clothes and maintaining them
- Deciding what clothing designs are appropriate for each season or event
- Managing inventory and keeping garments up to date
- Getting a cleaner, tailor, and garment repair services to fix damaged garments
- Doing simple tailoring tasks to preserve a garment and care for the clothes
- Procuring Jewelry and maintenance
- Footwear handling—polishing, cleaning, repairs.
- Going for production or trips with clients and packing and unpacking items.
- Keep garment in proper shape—from fading and molds
Managing models in fashion shows, trying models, or publicizing unique brands or designers is also one of this professional’s tasks.
The advantages of practicing the profession of wardrobe manager
Managing a client’s wardrobe is a fulfilling job. An additional benefit of practicing the wardrobe manager job is becoming a more creative person who helps clients achieve their production goals.
The wardrobe manager job allows you to work with different people in diverse fields of Fashion, and TV. The costume choices you make for film production, fashion shows, or celebrities make viewers happy. The dresses add color and energy as actors portray the storyline of a film.
The job is a mobile one, requiring regular traveling. The client is more organized and sleek and achieves their goals easily when hiring a wardrobe manager. Job sites on the Internet show that a wardrobe manager could earn an annual pay of about $49,000. Their remuneration depends on the assignment.
The wardrobe manager job allows you to work with different people in diverse fields of Fashion, and TV. The costume choices you make for film production, fashion shows, or celebrities make viewers happy. The dresses add color and energy as actors portray the storyline of a film.
The job is a mobile one, requiring regular traveling. The client is more organized and sleek and achieves their goals easily when hiring a wardrobe manager. Job sites on the Internet show that a wardrobe manager could earn an annual pay of about $49,000. Their remuneration depends on the assignment.
