Job Description
Tailor - CSSI
Department: Rooms Division
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: India - CSSI
Description
Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe.
Key Responsibilities
- Alterations & Repairs: Perform timely and appropriate alterations and repairs to all uniforms and tuxedo rentals, as well as any other sewing services as directed.
- Linen Preparation: Accurately separate and prepare in-use linens in a timely manner for collection by operating departments.
- Uniform Issuance: Assist with the efficient issue of in-service uniforms to crew as detailed in authorized Uniform Requisitions.
- Laundry & Housekeeping Support: Participate in routine Laundry and Housekeeping assignments as required by the Laundry Master.
- Internal Service Requests: Respond promptly to all authorized internal requests and ensure timely service completion.
- Inventory Management: Maintain and manage the inventory of all in-service linen and uniform items, and conduct monthly inventories.
- Organization & Storage: Assist with the loading, storing, and organization of linens and uniforms as directed, ensuring compliance with Company standards.
- Sanitation & Upkeep: Ensure the sanitation and upkeep of designated hotel storerooms and maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Emergency Duties: Perform General Emergency Organization duties as required.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Vocational training or certification in tailoring, dressmaking, or textile repair preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of tailoring or garment alteration experience, ideally in a hospitality, cruise, or uniformed services environment. Previous cruise ship experience in a similar role is required.
- Experience with industrial sewing machines, pressing equipment, and handling different types of fabrics (uniforms, formalwear, delicate garments, etc.).
- Excellent hand-stitching and machine-sewing skills.
- Strong knowledge of clothing alterations, hemming, fitting, patching, zipper replacement, and general repairs.
- Attention to detail, precision, and an eye for quality workmanship.
- Good time management and the ability to manage workload under tight deadlines.
- Ability to follow uniform standards and handle high-volume tailoring needs efficiently.
- Professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with crew and occasionally guests.
- Proficient in spoken and written English.