Tailor

Rixos Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Rixos Hotels in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Tailor to perform sewing, alterations, and repairs of staff uniforms, as well as linen and textile maintenance. You will ensure proper fit, quality, and turnaround time, coordinating with the Uniform Room Attendant and Laundry team.

The ideal candidate has a high school certificate or vocational training in tailoring, at least 2 years of tailoring experience, and a good understanding of garment construction and sewing techniques.

Qualifications

• High school certificate or vocational training in tailoring or garment construction.
• Minimum 2 years of tailoring experience, preferably in a hotel environment.
• Knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques and fabric types.

Responsibilities

• Perform sewing, stitching, alterations, and repairs of hotel employees' uniforms.
• Carry out hemming, resizing, button replacement, zipper replacement, patching, and other garment repairs.
• Attend to guest garment alteration and repair requests in accordance with hotel service standards.
• Ensure uniforms are properly fitted, neat, clean, and presentable before being issued to employees.
• Inspect garments and linen for damage, defects, stains, and wear before carrying out repairs.
• Repair and maintain hotel linen, including bed sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, tablecloths, napkins, and other textile items.
• Take accurate body measurements when required for uniform fitting and alterations.
• Operate and maintain sewing machines and other tailoring equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all tailoring work is completed within the required turnaround time.
• Maintain proper records of uniform alterations, repairs, and issued items.
• Coordinate with the Uniform Room Attendant and Laundry team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper storage of tailoring materials and equipment.
• Monitor sewing supplies and report shortages of threads, buttons, zippers, fabrics, and other materials.
• Follow hotel policies, procedures, health and safety standards, and departmental SOPs.
• Handle guest garments and hotel uniforms with care, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Skills

Garment construction

Sewing techniques

Fabric types

Education

High school certificate or vocational training in tailoring or garment construction

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Domestic sewing machines

Job description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

• Perform sewing, stitching, alterations, and repairs of hotel employees' uniforms.


• Carry out hemming, resizing, button replacement, zipper replacement, patching, and other garment repairs.


• Attend to guest garment alteration and repair requests in accordance with hotel service standards.


• Ensure uniforms are properly fitted, neat, clean, and presentable before being issued to employees.


• Inspect garments and linen for damage, defects, stains, and wear before carrying out repairs.


• Repair and maintain hotel linen, including bed sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, tablecloths, napkins, and other textile items.


• Take accurate body measurements when required for uniform fitting and alterations.


• Operate and maintain sewing machines and other tailoring equipment safely and efficiently.


• Ensure all tailoring work is completed within the required turnaround time.


• Maintain proper records of uniform alterations, repairs, and issued items.


• Coordinate with the Uniform Room Attendant and Laundry team to ensure smooth daily operations.


• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper storage of tailoring materials and equipment.


• Monitor sewing supplies and report shortages of threads, buttons, zippers, fabrics, and other materials.


• Follow hotel policies, procedures, health and safety standards, and departmental SOPs.


• Handle guest garments and hotel uniforms with care, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school certificate or vocational training in tailoring or garment construction.


• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Tailor, preferably in a hotel laundry or uniform room.


• Good knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques, and fabric types.


• Experience operating industrial and domestic sewing machines.


• Previous experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel is an advantage.