Tailor - Hotel Uniforms and Linen Repairs

About the role

A hotel belonging to the Accor network is looking for a tailor to sew, alter and repair staff uniforms and to mend and maintain hotel linen. The role works closely with the Uniform Room Attendant and the laundry team to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Sew, stitch, alter and repair hotel employees' uniforms, including hemming, resizing, button and zipper replacement, patching and other repairs.
• Handle guest garment alteration and repair requests according to hotel service standards.
• Make sure uniforms are properly fitted, neat, clean and presentable before issue.
• Inspect garments and linen for damage, defects, stains and wear before repairing them.
• Repair and maintain hotel linen such as bed sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers, tablecloths and napkins.
• Take accurate body measurements when needed for uniform fitting and alterations.
• Operate and maintain sewing machines and tailoring equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complete all tailoring work within the required turnaround time and keep records of alterations, repairs and issued items.
• Coordinate with the Uniform Room Attendant and Laundry team, and keep sewing supplies and materials organised and stocked.
• Follow hotel policies, health and safety standards and departmental SOPs, handling garments with care and confidentiality.

Required profile

• High school certificate or vocational training in tailoring or garment construction.
• At least 2 years of experience as a tailor, preferably in a hotel laundry or uniform room.
• Good knowledge of garment construction, sewing techniques and fabric types.
• Experience with industrial and domestic sewing machines.
• Previous experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel is an advantage.