Uniform Attendant

About the role

The Uniform Tailor is responsible for mending deficiencies in employee uniforms and other garments or linens used on the premises. They also assist guests with their sewing/tailoring needs, measure and tailor uniforms for new colleagues, and make needed alterations to uniforms on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist guests with their sewing/tailoring needs.
• Measure and tailor uniforms for all new colleagues.
• Maintain and upkeep the uniforms for over 650 employees.
• Makes needed alterations to uniforms on an on-going basis.
• Secures minimum levels of skills and abilities that would allow for a proficient job orientation based on specific tasks and methods.
• Works harmoniously and professionally with colleagues and supervisors.
• Assists and supports the Laundry and Uniform operations as needed.
• Assists with any project assigned by management.
• Maintains an excellent relationship with all departments.
• Maintains excellent communication within the Laundry department as well as with all other departments.
• Keeps organized workspace to ensure all uniforms are scheduled for a periodic check-up.
• Secures flexible hours to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.
• Maintains a safe working environment.
• Participates in meetings.

Requirements

• Previous experience of three years or more is a plus.
• Luxury hotel experience a plus.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Communicate well both verbally and written.
• Read and count is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of sewing.
• Ability to work with different stitching, fabrics, and sewing machines.
• Knowledge of lining, underlining, and interlining; cutting patterns and pieces; creating solid seams that are well hidden; preventing wrinkling; working with fabrics like wool and flannel; and working with delicate fabrics like silk and cashmere.
• Distinguish various priorities as they relate to both guests and employees.
• Able to work with others to create attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness, and work with minimum supervision.
• High quality and craftsmanship.
• High School graduate or equivalent is preferred.
• Excellent team spirit.
• Able to work well under pressure.

Skills

• Previous experience of three years or more is a plus.
• Luxury hotel experience a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of sewing.
• Ability to work with different stitching, fabrics, and sewing machines.
• Knowledge of lining, underlining, and interlining; cutting patterns and pieces; creating solid seams that are well hidden; preventing wrinkling; working with fabrics like wool and flannel; and working with delicate fabrics like silk and cashmere.
• Able to work with others to create attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness, and work with minimum supervision.
• High quality and craftsmanship.
• High School graduate or equivalent is preferred.
• Excellent team spirit.
• Able to work well under pressure.

Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.

Pay

$21.45/hour USD

Schedule

Flexible hours to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.