French Polisher

Bvlgari Hotel London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bvlgari Hotel London in Knightsbridge is seeking a skilled French Polisher to join our Engineering team. You will restore and finish timber surfaces across guest rooms, suites and public areas, maintaining the hotel’s warmth and character with discretion and precision.

The role requires experience in fine furniture finishing, colour matching, and working around occupied spaces, supported by traditional hand techniques and modern finishing methods. Join a world‑class team dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a French Polisher, ideally in luxury settings.
• Strong knowledge of traditional hand techniques with modern finishing methods.
• Excellent eye for colour and grain; ability to blend finishes invisibly.
• Trade qualifications or a recognised apprenticeship.
• Discreet and professional in occupied guest areas.

Responsibilities

• Carry out French polishing, staining, waxing, lacquering and finishing on furniture, joinery, panelling and fittings.
• Restore scratches, dents, chips, burns and water marks to invisible standards, colour matching to existing finishes.
• Maintain and restore high‑value and bespoke pieces across guest bedrooms, suites and public areas.
• Work discreetly in and around occupied guest areas, with minimal disruption to guests and residents.
• Respond to maintenance requests and provide clear, timely feedback.
• Support refurbishment projects and planned preventative maintenance across the property.
• Keep tools, materials and work and storage areas clean, safe and well organised.
• Uphold Health & Safety standards at all times.

Skills

French polishing

Traditional hand techniques

Staining & lacquering

Colour matching

Discretion & professionalism

Education

Trade qualifications or apprenticeship

Tools

Spray finishing

Job description

Located in Knightsbridge on the edge of Hyde Park, Bvlgari Hotel London is one of the capital’s most distinguished luxury destinations, renowned for its Italian craftsmanship, contemporary elegance and uncompromising standards. Since opening in 2012, the hotel has set the benchmark for luxury hospitality in London — and behind every seamless guest experience is a skilled, dedicated team who take real pride in keeping it that way.

We are looking for a French Polisher to join our Engineering team, playing an essential role in preserving the fine furniture, bespoke joinery and timber finishes that give the hotel its warmth and character.

Reporting to the Assistant Chief Engineer, you will be a skilled and discreet presence across the property – you will be responsible for the restoration, repair and finishing of all timber surfaces throughout the hotel, ensuring furniture, joinery, panelling and fittings in guest bedrooms, suites, public areas and back of house are maintained to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out French polishing, staining, waxing, lacquering and fine finishing on furniture, joinery, panelling, doors and fittings throughout the hotel
• Restoring scratches, dents, chips, burns and water marks to an invisible standard, colour matching to existing finishes
• Maintaining and restoring high‑value and bespoke pieces across guest bedrooms, suites and public areas
• Working discreetly in and around occupied guest areas, with minimal disruption to guests and residents
• Responding to maintenance requests from operational departments and providing clear, timely feedback
• Supporting refurbishment projects and planned preventative maintenance across the property
• Keeping tools, materials and work and storage areas clean, safe and well organised
• Upholding Health & Safety standards at all times, ensuring the wellbeing of guests, residents and colleagues

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a French Polisher, ideally within a luxury or 5-star hotel, high‑end residential or fine furniture environment
• Strong knowledge of traditional hand techniques alongside modern staining, lacquering and spray finishing methods
• A confident eye for colour and grain, with the patience to match and blend finishes invisibly
• Relevant trade qualifications or a recognised apprenticeship, although your craftsmanship will be what sets you apart
• Discreet and professional in manner, with the confidence to work in occupied guest areas of a world‑class hotel
• A genuine pride in doing things properly — that matters here more than most places

Why join the Bvlgari Hotel

At Bvlgari Hotel London, you will be part of a team that is genuinely valued — not just for what you restore, but for the role you play in upholding the standard that defines this hotel. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a structured and supportive working environment, and the opportunity to develop your career within one of the world’s most iconic luxury hospitality brands.

Bvlgari Hotel London — precision, pride, and craftsmanship behind the scenes.

Join us, and take pride in the work that makes exceptional possible.