Temporary Seamstress/Tailor

Four Seasons; Westlake Village (CA); On-site; USD 82,656,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing initiatives

Complimentary dry cleaning for EMPU

Free meals

On-site parking

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Growth & Development opportunities

Job summary

Four Seasons in California seeks a Temporary Seamstress/Tailor to ensure employee uniforms meet our exacting standards and to support hotel operations through alteration of textiles. You will also assist guests with tailoring needs while maintaining a professional appearance and high-quality workmanship.

Responsibilities include measuring, fitting, repairing and maintaining linens, bedspreads, and draperies, with strong emphasis on safety, organization and timely service.

Qualifications

• Legal work authorization in United States.
• Experience in tailoring, sewing, alterations, or garment repair.
• Hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.
• Experience with uniforms, garments, linens or textiles.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels of employee uniforms.
• Measure employees and alter for precise fit.
• Conduct uniform fittings and adjustments for presentation standards.
• Repair uniforms and perform ongoing alterations and maintenance.
• Inspect and maintain bedspreads, drapes, linens and textiles.
• Create sewn items for operating departments.
• Assist guests with tailoring requests professionally.
• Support Laundry, Valet and Housekeeping during peak periods.
• Deliver completed items to guests when required.
• Maintain safe, organized and professional work environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality craftsmanship

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team player

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About the location

A southern California escape that embodies wellbeing. Set at the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains between Malibu’s sunny beaches and Santa Barbara’s famous vines, our relaxed yet refined California hotel offers a family-friendly atmosphere and is home to the Center for Health & Wellbeing, a luxury destination for wellness. Come and redefine what it means to reinvigorate.

About The Role

The Temporary Seamstress/Tailor is responsible for ensuring employee uniforms meet Four Seasons' exacting standards for fit, appearance, and quality. This position also supports hotel operations through the repair and alteration of uniforms, linens, draperies, and other textiles while assisting guests with tailoring needs when required.

What You Will Do

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of employee uniforms to ensure operational needs are met.
• Measure new employees for uniforms and perform alterations to ensure a precise and professional fit.
• Conduct uniform fittings and make adjustments as needed to achieve Four Seasons presentation standards.
• Repair damaged uniforms and perform ongoing alterations and maintenance.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain bedspreads, drapes, linens, and other hotel textiles.
• Create sewn items and specialty pieces for use throughout operating departments.
• Assist guests with tailoring and sewing requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Support Laundry, Valet, and Housekeeping operations during periods of high business volume or as needed.
• Deliver completed items to guests when required.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment while adhering to Four Seasons standards and policies.

What You Bring

• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in United States
• Previous tailoring, sewing, alterations, or garment repair experience.
• Previous hotel or hospitality experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality craftsmanship.
• Experience working with uniforms, garments, linens, or textiles.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as a team player.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a guest-focused approach.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds throughout the workday.

What We Offer

• Hourly Rate: $30.70
• 401K Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Investment in your Wellbeing
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Free meals and on-site parking
• Training programs, tuition reimbursement
• Growth & Development opportunities

Schedule & Hours

• Temporary position

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