Tailor

Hilton; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 7,723 - 10,812; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in Kuwait is looking for a dedicated Tailor to manage staff uniforms and repair guest items efficiently. The ideal candidate will have excellent sewing and machine skills, ensure all uniforms are clean and fit properly, and assist with linen management.

You will also coordinate with laundry suppliers and manage uniform deposits while maintaining organization and compliance with hotel regulations. Experience with sewing and a positive attitude is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Excellent sewing and machine skills are essential for this role.
• Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Previous experience as a Seamstress is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Alter staff uniforms and repair guest items to the highest standards.
• Liaise with laundry suppliers to ensure uniform cleaning.
• Maintain linen room and uniform store, reporting maintenance issues.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work on own or in teams

Excellent sewing and machine skills

Methodical and well organized

Experience as a Seamstress

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Tailor, you are responsible for altering staff uniforms and repairing guest items to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Seamstress will also be required to liaise with laundry suppliers and ensure a uniform deposit system is in place. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Check uniforms for cleanliness and condition, carrying out minor repair work if required
• Alter uniforms to fit team members where required
• Ensure support is provided to the laundry function when required
• Complete wash cycles, fold linen and store correctly
• Repair guest items as required
• Provide valet service to guests
• Liaise with laundry suppliers and dry cleaners on the cleaning of uniforms
• Assist new staff with uniforms, ensuring correct paperwork is in place
• Ensure uniform deposit system is in place with Finance
• Ensure outgoing uniform is controlled, including new and current team members
• Carry out uniform stock takes as requested
• Ensure par stocks are maintained
• Ensure soiled and damaged linen is stored in soiled bags and disposed of correctly
• Maintain linen room and uniform store
• Report maintenance and hazard issues
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation

Qualifications

• Positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work on own or in teams
• Excellent sewing and machine skills
• Methodical and well organised
• Previous experience as a Seamstress (advantageous)