How to hire a wardrobe attendant

How to hire a wardrobe attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step wardrobe attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a wardrobe attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new wardrobe attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your wardrobe attendant job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a wardrobe attendant for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A wardrobe attendant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, wardrobe attendants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents wardrobe attendant salaries for various positions.

   Type of Wardrobe Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Wardrobe Attendant		$10-17
   Attendant	An attendant is responsible for ensuring excellent customer service by assisting customers with their needs and inquiries, managing complaints, and providing timely actions. Attendants duties include maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of operational areas, monitoring product inventories and requesting necessary stocks and equipment, performing administrative tasks as needed, escalating concerns to the management for immediate resolution, and conducting maintenance services... Show more	$9-17

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Clean Uniforms
   • Data Entry
   • Uniform Inventory
   • Computer System
   • Costumes
   • Uniform System
   • Loaner
   • VIP
   • Name Tags
   • Wigs

   Responsibilities:

   • Operate POS cash register to manage cash, credit, and debit card transactions for sell items.
   • Maintain integrity of costumes by inspecting and making necessary repairs.
   • Keep records on individual pet, including daily observations and information activities perform, meals sever, and medication administer.
   • Serve snacks while attending to poolside customers and wait tables during the evenings in addition to bartending at night.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your wardrobe attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A wardrobe attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, wardrobe attendants' average salary in alabama is 28% less than in colorado.
   • Seniority. Entry-level wardrobe attendants 39% less than senior-level wardrobe attendants.
   • Certifications. A wardrobe attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a wardrobe attendant's salary.

   Average wardrobe attendant salary

   $13.74hourly

   $28,589 yearly

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   Entry-level wardrobe attendant salary

   $22,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a wardrobe attendant job description

   A wardrobe attendant job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a wardrobe attendant job description:

   Wardrobe attendant job description example

   Reporting to the Head of Costume Construction & Wardrobe, the Wardrobe Attendant will be required to:
   
   * Perform all functions and duties as assigned to assist the department with maintaining costumes and accessories in a safe and consistent manner.
   * Perform wardrobe cue tracks, dresser functions and launder the costumes.
   * Wash and care for highly specialized costumes, headpieces, shoes and accessories as well as preserve the long-term integrity of all costume items and accessories.
   * Make quick repairs to costumes and accessories as directed.
   * Maintain a flexible schedule for work calls, special events and rehearsals.
   * Adhere to all company and departmental safety policies with emphasis on maintaining a safe working environment.
   * Adhere to all OSHA regulations.
   * Perform all other duties as assigned.
   
   Job Requirements
   
   Job Experience / Education:
   
   * Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
   * Minimum of three (3) years' experience working as Wardrobe Attendant or in a similar position for a large-scale theatrical or production show.
   * Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the care of costumes and backstage dressing procedures.
   
   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
   
   * Must be highly organized and able to function in a stressful environment.
   * Must be able to manage, prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner.
   * Must possess strong problem solving and time management skills.
   * Must be able to work well under pressure and adapt to changes quickly.
   * Must be able to communicate effectively with others and develop positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers.
   * Must work well in a team environment.
   * Must be able to work a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends and holidays).
   * Must have the ability to work with individuals from different cultures and backgrounds.
   * Knowledge of OSHA health and safety protocols is required.
   * Must have a current OSHA 10 General Industry Safety Card.
   
   Wynn Resorts is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Wynn Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find wardrobe attendants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your wardrobe attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit wardrobe attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with wardrobe attendant candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new wardrobe attendant

   Once you've found the wardrobe attendant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new wardrobe attendant. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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