Tailor Female

Carry out garment alterations repairs and bespoke tailoring to the hotels standards for quality presentation and service. The Tailor will take accurate measurements maintain garments and sewing equipment and work with colleagues to ensure clothing is completed to the required specification and agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Alter repair and finish garments in accordance with instructions measurements and required specifications.

• Take accurate body and garment measurements and confirm alteration requirements before beginning work.

• Fit garments and make adjustments to achieve a comfortable fit and professional finish.

• Carry out sewing tasks by hand or machine including hemming stitching repairing seams replacing buttons and adjusting fastenings.

• Assess fabrics and garments to determine suitable alteration and repair methods.

• Work with a range of fabrics garment types and construction techniques taking care to protect delicate materials.

• Complete work accurately and within agreed timeframes prioritising requests according to operational requirements.

• Check completed garments for fit finish cleanliness and quality before returning them.

• Handle garments and personal items carefully maintaining appropriate discretion and respect for privacy.

• Keep work areas sewing machines tools and materials clean tidy organised and ready for use.

• Use and maintain sewing machines irons and other equipment safely and report faults or maintenance needs promptly.

• Monitor fabric thread notions and other supplies and report replenishment requirements to the supervisor or manager.

• Follow procedures for garment handling labelling storage collection and delivery.

• Communicate professionally with colleagues and clarify work instructions or garment requirements when needed.

• Follow health and safety fire safety security and manual handling procedures.

• Perform other relevant tailoring duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a tailor seamstress garment alteration specialist or in a similar role is desirable.

• Good knowledge of garment construction sewing techniques alterations repairs and finishing methods.

• Ability to take accurate measurements and interpret alteration instructions or garment specifications.

• Confident using sewing machines hand-sewing tools irons and related equipment safely and effectively.

• Good understanding of different fabrics and the care required when working with delicate or specialised materials.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce a neat consistent and professional finish.

• Good organisation and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

• Reliable punctual and able to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team.

• Good communication skills and a courteous professional approach when working with colleagues.

• Ability to handle garments and personal items with care discretion and respect for confidentiality.

• Physically able to sit or stand for extended periods and carry out repetitive sewing and garment-handling tasks.

• Flexible to work shifts including weekends and public holidays in line with business requirements.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1