Uniform Attendant / Seamstress

Proper Hospitality Solutions LLC•New York, NY

20d

About The Position

Now is your opportunity to join one of NYC’s newest destination hotels in the heart of Manhattan. You bring your passion and hospitable personality, and we’ll bring the good vibes. We are seeking an engaged and experienced Uniform/Seamstress Attendant in providing exceptional customer service and exceptional experiences to our internal guests. As an integral part of the successful operation of the hotel, the Uniform/Seamstress Attendant will alter, repair, clean, maintain and exercise control over all aspects of the employee uniforms ensuring all items are in excellent condition, make repairs as necessary and ensure all unforms are logged when sent out for cleaning and upon return to property.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 5 years seamstress experience making alterations/tailoring by hand-sewing and utilizing commercial grade sewing machines.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in full-service hotels
Local candidates only
U.S. Citizenship/Work Authorization required
Five (5) years of supervisory experience
Proven ability to effectively perform all essential tasks of role
Be able to lift 50 pounds without restrictions.

Responsibilities

Inventory all employee uniforms and prepare orders for such.
Issue uniforms to new employees and receives uniforms from terminated employed and relays such information to personnel.
Make necessary alterations to uniforms to ensure proper fit and presentation.
Make the best use of damaged linens by sewing them into usable products.
Control the cleaning and issuance of uniforms and maintain records for current employees.
Ensure that all laundry sent out is handled properly and returned to the uniform room as dictated by policy.
Utilize various sewing techniques
Perform other sewing tasks as necessary
Deliver various items within hotel
Provide exceptional guest interactions and experiences
Other duties as assigned.
Must be able to communicate (written and verbal) in English
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills.
Computer skills; strong working knowledge/capabilities with MS Office software