Tailor

Company Overview

Join Rixos Hotels Gulf, part of the Accor group that includes over 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations worldwide. Emphasizing personal growth and opportunities for advancement, the company values every interaction that contributes to a positive and lasting experience for guests, colleagues, and the environment. Embrace the Heartist® philosophy, where passion guides daily work in a dynamic setting.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform sewing, stitching, alterations, and repairs on uniforms for hotel staff.
• Handle hemming, resizing, button and zipper replacements, patching, and other garment repair tasks.
• Attend to guest requests for garment alterations and repairs, adhering to hotel service standards.
• Ensure uniforms are properly fitted, clean, neat, and presented well before distribution to employees.
• Inspect garments and linen items for damage, defects, stains, and wear prior to repair.
• Repair and maintain hotel linens, including but not limited to bed sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, tablecloths, and napkins.
• Accurately measure body dimensions as needed for uniform alterations and fittings.
• Operate and maintain sewing machines and associated tailoring equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complete all tailoring tasks within established turnaround times.
• Keep accurate records of uniform repairs, alterations, and items issued.
• Coordinate activities with the Uniform Room Attendant and Laundry team to support smooth daily operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of tailoring workspaces and proper storage of sewing materials and equipment.
• Monitor inventory of sewing supplies, reporting shortages of threads, buttons, zippers, fabrics, and other materials promptly.
• Adhere to hotel policies, procedures, health and safety regulations, and departmental standard operating procedures.
• Handle garments, both guest and employee, with professionalism, care, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or vocational training focused on tailoring or garment construction.
• At least two years of experience as a tailor, preferably within a hotel uniform or laundry setting.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, various sewing techniques, and fabric properties.
• Experience with both industrial and domestic sewing machines.
• Prior employment in a 4-star or 5-star hotel environment is advantageous.