Seamstress
With thousands of hotels in over 100 countries and territories, Hilton offers countless opportunities to delight. From an open door to a welcoming smile and an exceptional experience, we offer the millions of travellers who stay with us every year a welcome they will never forget. In addition to our flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the family of brands includes Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, Canopy, Curio Collection, DoubleTree, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton and many others.
If you appreciate the impact global travel can have on the world, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Hilton Team Member. Because it’s with Hilton where we never forget the reason we're here: to delight our guests, Team Members, and owners alike.
The Seamstress is responsible for repairing uniforms, linen and guests’ clothing in line with Hilton and the hotel policies and procedures.
What will I be doing?
As the Seamstress, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Alter and repair team members’ uniforms and linen.
- Maintain the sewing machine in good working condition and report defects to the Linen Room Supervisor.
- Distribute uniforms at the issuing counter if necessary.
- Repair guests’ clothing.
- Keep uniform / linen room neat and in good order.
- Show the Linen Room Supervisor uniforms that are ready for discarding.
- Be courteous and professional at all times.
- Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments.
- Keep you work area clean.
- Adhere by the hotel’s policies and procedures, Hilton code of business conduct, the hotel’s team member handbook.
- The Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What are we looking for?
A Seamstress 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:
- High School Degree.
- At least 1 year of experience in the same position in a 5-star international branded hotel or comparable industry related experience.
- Working experience as a Seamstress in the uniform / linen room.
- Good communication skills.
- Understand clothing materials.
- Creative and possess delicate workmanship.
- Physically fit and have good eyesight.
- Good team player.
- Able to maintain excellent relations with team members.
- Able to work under physical and mental pressure.
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!