Tailor - Uniform and Garment Services

Atlantis; Dubai; On-site; AED 44,640 - 72,540; Full time

Job summary

Atlantis Dubai is seeking an experienced tailor to support the Uniform Room for over 6,000 colleagues, handling fittings, alterations, repairs, and bespoke requests for staff and guests. With 5 to 8 years of professional tailoring experience, you will operate sewing machines, take measurements, and ensure premium fit and finish across uniforms and guest apparel in a fast-paced resort environment.

Atlantis Dubai offers a competitive tax-free salary (4,000–6,500 AED), comprehensive medical

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of professional tailoring experience.
• Previous work in a hotel, garment factory, uniform department, tailoring shop, or sample room is preferred.
• Strong practical ability in garment fitting and alteration for different body shapes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct uniform fittings for colleagues across departments.
• Take precise body measurements and recommend sizes and alterations.
• Adjust uniforms to improve fit, comfort, movement, and appearance.
• Complete hemming, resizing, tapering, shortening, lengthening, and repairs.
• Construct or alter men’s and women’s suits when required.
• Handle tailoring requests from resort guests, including VIP service requirements.
• Maintain discretion, professionalism, and courtesy during guest fittings.
• Support creation, alteration, and review of new uniform samples.
• Assist with pattern development and sample-room activities.
• Review uniform size specifications and recommend fit adjustments.
• Inspect completed garments for stitching quality, symmetry, measurements, finish, and durability.

Skills

Garment alterations

Uniform fitting

Body measurement

Men’s suiting

Women’s suiting

Pattern making

Sample-room work

Garment construction

Industrial sewing machines

Overlock machines

Ironing equipment

Tailoring tools

VIP guest service

Uniform inventory support

Hospitality tailoring

Sewing and garment repair

Tools

Industrial sewing machines

Overlock machines

Ironing equipment

Tailoring tools

Job description

Overview

Tailor – Uniform and Garment Services is a full‑time position located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The role is part of the hospitality sector’s sewing and tailoring function and requires 5 to 8 years of professional tailoring experience. The tailor supports the Uniform Room for over 6,000 colleagues, handling fittings, alterations, repairs, and bespoke requests for both staff and guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct uniform fittings for colleagues across different departments and body shapes.
• Take precise body measurements and recommend appropriate garment sizes and alterations.
• Adjust uniforms to improve fit, comfort, movement, and professional appearance.
• Complete hemming, resizing, tapering, shortening, lengthening, and general garment repairs.
• Construct or alter men’s and women’s suits when required.
• Handle tailoring requests from resort guests, including VIP service requirements.
• Maintain discretion, professionalism, and courtesy during guest fittings.
• Support the creation, alteration, and review of new uniform samples.
• Assist with pattern development and sample‑room activities when needed.
• Review uniform size specifications and recommend fit adjustments that meet operational requirements.
• Inspect completed garments for stitching quality, symmetry, measurements, finish, and durability.
• Ensure uniforms remain in good condition and are available for daily distribution.
• Prioritize urgent alterations according to operational and departmental needs.
• Repair damaged seams, buttons, zippers, waistbands, pockets, collars, cuffs, and linings.
• Mend hems on bed sheets, pillowcases, tablecloths, napkins, and table linen when repair is practical.
• Operate sewing machines, overlock machines, pressing equipment, and hand tools safely.
• Maintain sewing machines and report technical faults or maintenance requirements.
• Organize alteration requests, completed garments, fabrics, threads, accessories, and tailoring supplies.
• Coordinate with Uniform Room colleagues regarding fittings, collection schedules, and garment availability.
• Minimize fabric and material waste through careful cutting and accurate alteration work.
• Follow workplace safety, hygiene, quality, and equipment-handling procedures.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and efficient tailoring workspace.
• Support uniform renewal projects and brand presentation updates across Atlantis Dubai.
• Complete other reasonable garment, uniform, or linen duties assigned by management.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of professional tailoring experience.
• Previous work in a hotel, garment factory, uniform department, tailoring shop, or sample room is preferred.
• Strong practical ability in garment fitting and alteration for different body shapes.
• Experience in men’s and women’s suiting.
• Knowledge of pattern making and garment construction is advantageous.
• Confident using industrial sewing machines, overlock machines, irons, and tailoring tools.
• Skilled in measuring, cutting, stitching, resizing, repairing, and finishing garments.
• Able to maintain accuracy while completing a high volume of requests.
• Strong attention to garment fit, appearance, construction, and finishing details.
• Capable of working efficiently in a fast‑paced resort environment.
• Friendly and professional when assisting colleagues and VIP guests.
• Able to communicate clearly in English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a cooperative team attitude.
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage changing priorities.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and handling garments and equipment.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays when required.

Skills Set

• Garment alterations
• Uniform fitting
• Body measurement
• Men’s suiting
• Women’s suiting
• Pattern making
• Sample‑room work
• Garment construction
• Industrial sewing machines
• Overlock machines
• Hand stitching
• Hem repair
• Zipper replacement
• Button replacement
• Linen repair
• Fabric cutting
• Garment resizing
• Uniform quality inspection
• Pressing and finishing
• Tailoring tools
• VIP guest service
• Uniform inventory support
• Hospitality tailoring
• Sewing and garment repair

Benefits

Competitive tax‑free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (4,000–6,500 AED), comprehensive medical insurance with dental coverage, annual flights home, life insurance, incentive opportunities, food and beverage privileges, and discounted rates across Kerzner properties worldwide.

About the Company

Atlantis Resorts operates Atlantis, The Palm and Atlantis The Royal in Dubai, providing luxury accommodation, restaurants, entertainment, marine attractions, and distinctive guest experiences. The organization is part of Kerzner International and supports over 6,000 colleagues representing 129 nationalities, fostering inclusion, professional development, wellbeing, and long‑term career growth.