A Tailor is responsible for altering staff uniforms and repairing guest items to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while liaising with laundry suppliers and ensuring a uniform deposit system is in place.

What will I be doing?

 

As a Tailor, you are responsible for altering staff uniforms and repairing guest items to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Tailor 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:

To repair uniforms, linen, beddings, upholstery minor repair, curtains, napkins and table cloths to assure proper fit and maintain good condition consistent with  high standards of quality.To assist and alter guest garments / suits as requested by inhouse guests.Assure proper issuance and distribution of employee uniform with the help of laundry team if required.Support sustainibilty program by recycling discarded linen / towels to dusters or as suggested by Asst Laundry Manager / Executive Housekeeper.Assist new joining team members by providing unforms.Place new order for uniforms and shoes.Assist laundry by making pressing machines padding inhouse.Ability to do embroidery work if needed.Ability arrive to work on time and when scheduled.Ability to operate washer and dryer equipment if needed.Physically able to move / lift, large, heavy objects such as: Uniform railing, trolley with linen.Physically able to hang uniforms on conveyor and remove to distribute to team members.Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members verbally or in written form, over the phone or in person.Ability to learn, follow and enforce standards for cleanliness as they apply to the uniform room areaAbility to follow all safety procedures/standards and able to recognize and act in emergency situationsOther duties as assigned, such as assisting laundry team.Other duties as assigned such as assisting in linen inventory and issuing new linen.

What are we looking for?

A Talor serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

Positive attitudeGood communication skillsAbility to work under pressureAbility to work on own or in teamsExcellent sewing and machine skillsMethodical and well organised

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

Previous experience as a TalorPrevious Experience in a Luxury Hotel

What will it be like to work for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts?

Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalised attention of True Waldorf Service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value of personalised attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may just be the person we are looking for!