Seamstress - The Cape Town EDITION Hotel (Pre-opening)

POSITION SUMMARY

Mend, repair, and alter guest clothing and employee uniforms by hand stitching, applying adhesive patches, or using a sewing machine. Distribute clean uniforms to personnel according to company specifications. Send damaged uniforms to appropriate location (e.g., seamstress, Housekeeping, outside vendor) for repair. Document guest requests for laundry/dry cleaning, minor repair, and pressing of garments in accordance with company specifications. Record assigned and unassigned uniforms as they are distributed, returned, or cleaned. Inspect uniforms for damage and remove substandard uniforms from circulation and issue replacements.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

CRITICAL TASKS

Safety and Security
    Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
    Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.
    Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.
    Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
    Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
    Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.
    Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.

Policies and Procedures
    Follow company and department policies and procedures.
    Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
    Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
    Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
    Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
    Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Guest Relations
    Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.

Communication
    Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
Working with Others
    Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
    Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement
    Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Physical Tasks
    Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.

Laundry/Dry Cleaning Processing & Distribution
    Distribute clean uniforms to personnel according to company specifications.
    Send damaged uniforms to appropriate location (e.g., seamstress, Housekeeping, outside vendor) for repair.
Sewing
    Mend, repair, and alter guest clothing and employee uniforms by hand stitching, applying adhesive patches, or using a sewing machine.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Personal Attributes
    Dependability    Organization
    Detail Orientation    Physical Abilities
    Hand-Eye Coordination
    Visual Acuity

Sewing and Alteration
    Hand Sewing
    Sewing Machine Operation
    Construction        

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education - No formal Qualification needed

Related Work Experience -  At least 1 year of related work experience
 

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates.  We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.