Job Description
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The primary responsibility of the Tailor is to oversee all tailoring repairs needed onboard. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
P O S I T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N
Position Title: Tailor
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the Tailor is to oversee all tailoring repairs needed onboard.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operational
Provide tailoring repairs of guest garments.
Complete tailoring repairs needed in guest suites such as curtains and bed skirts, and other tailoring work requested by Chief Housekeeper.
Provide tailoring alterations and maintenance of officers, staff and crew uniforms.
Follow up with maintenance of all drapes and fabrics around the ship.
Work in conjunction with the Linen Keeper and notifies him of any problems regarding the washing and dry cleaning of the uniforms.
Keep inventory of all Tailor and uniform equipment.
Inform the Chief Housekeeper of the supplies needed.
Advise the Chief Housekeeper of any problems regarding uniforms.
Advise the Chief Housekeeper of shortages or damages.
Responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the Tailor workshops.
Ensure personal appearance, personal hygiene, and uniform are in accordance with company rules and regulations.
Assists the Linen Keeper during busy hours with issuance of linen.
Possess full knowledge of the Company Waste Management Policy.
Possess knowledge of United States Public Health Rules and Regulations pertaining to assigned area.
Assure compliance with USPH Rules and Regulations.
Training & Development
Attend all meetings, training activities or classes related to assigned position as required.
Financial
Ensure all equipment is well maintained.
Minimize linen and terry linen discarding by altering them for crew use.
Maximize uniform durability by repairing them, so they look presentable.
Ensure tasks are completed within assigned working hours.
Possess knowledge of the revenue aspects of the operation.
Ensure cost-effective operation of department.
Minimize operating expenses without affecting product standards delivered to the guests.
Conduct inventory checks when required.
Safety Responsibilities
Be in possession of valid STCW certificate.
Possess familiarity with the vessel layout in terms of safety and security.
Have a full understanding of ship rules and regulations (SMS).
Participate in all required safety drills/training.
Ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
Cooperate with the Staff Captain in adhering to the Ship’s Safety Program.
Follow the Ship Rules & Regulations.
Maintain a safe and sanitary environment for all guests and crew members.
Follow proper procedures and instructions at all times to prevent damage of any kind to ship or company property.
Participate in safety drills as required.
Resources
Possess knowledge of operational manuals including SMS, VOM, USPH, HKOM and IDMS.
Instructions/explanations provided by Chief Housekeeper, Shipboard management or Shore side
management.
Possess knowledge of the Human Resources Manual and Shipboard Training.
Maintain a high level of crew morale within the administration dept. ensuring that all crew are treated in a fair and unbiased manner and the team works with a positive atmosphere.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Achieve the primary objectives of the position and comply with the above-mentioned accountabilities in a
timely and efficient manner in accordance with SSSL policies.
Project a favorable image of the company, promote its aims and objectives, and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its areas and endeavors.
Comply with the safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures at all times,
participating in all relevant meetings and training sessions.
Participate in all mandatory training without excuse.
Perform all other duties as requested by shipboard management or shore side.
Qualifications
Knowledge, experience, skill, and/or ability
Required
Must be professional/schooled Tailor.
Must be knowledgeable in proper use and maintenance of sewing equipment.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Communicate effectively with the senior management.
Possess ability to lead and make decisions.
Good administrative skills.
Experienced in coaching subordinates.
Must be cost and quality conscious.
Adhere to specific scheduled work hours, yet be flexible if circumstances require it.
Work with international team members.
Perform assigned duties under pressure (time constraints).
Preferred
Fluency in additional language(s)
Cruise Ship Experience.
Required computer skills
Knowledge of Microsoft programs to include but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, and
Power Point
Possess sufficient computer knowledge to use the company software.
Education/experience/certifications
Elementary and middle school education (8th grade) or higher.
Minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training in the hospitality field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a tailor.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Skills:
Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and equipment.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to interact with senior-level management and owner representatives.
Math Ability:
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,
oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:
Stand
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Talk or hear and smell
The employee must be able to lift or move up to 55 pounds (25 kilograms) without assistance.
Vision Requirements:
Ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision and close vision and to be able to otherwise perform the essential functions of the job in a manner that does not present danger to the employee or others with or without a reasonable accommodation
The primary responsibility of the Tailor is to oversee all tailoring repairs needed onboard. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
P O S I T I O N D E S C R I P T I O N
Position Title: Tailor
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the Tailor is to oversee all tailoring repairs needed onboard.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operational
Provide tailoring repairs of guest garments.
Complete tailoring repairs needed in guest suites such as curtains and bed skirts, and other tailoring work requested by Chief Housekeeper.
Provide tailoring alterations and maintenance of officers, staff and crew uniforms.
Follow up with maintenance of all drapes and fabrics around the ship.
Work in conjunction with the Linen Keeper and notifies him of any problems regarding the washing and dry cleaning of the uniforms.
Keep inventory of all Tailor and uniform equipment.
Inform the Chief Housekeeper of the supplies needed.
Advise the Chief Housekeeper of any problems regarding uniforms.
Advise the Chief Housekeeper of shortages or damages.
Responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of the Tailor workshops.
Ensure personal appearance, personal hygiene, and uniform are in accordance with company rules and regulations.
Assists the Linen Keeper during busy hours with issuance of linen.
Possess full knowledge of the Company Waste Management Policy.
Possess knowledge of United States Public Health Rules and Regulations pertaining to assigned area.
Assure compliance with USPH Rules and Regulations.
Training & Development
Attend all meetings, training activities or classes related to assigned position as required.
Financial
Ensure all equipment is well maintained.
Minimize linen and terry linen discarding by altering them for crew use.
Maximize uniform durability by repairing them, so they look presentable.
Ensure tasks are completed within assigned working hours.
Possess knowledge of the revenue aspects of the operation.
Ensure cost-effective operation of department.
Minimize operating expenses without affecting product standards delivered to the guests.
Conduct inventory checks when required.
Safety Responsibilities
Be in possession of valid STCW certificate.
Possess familiarity with the vessel layout in terms of safety and security.
Have a full understanding of ship rules and regulations (SMS).
Participate in all required safety drills/training.
Ensure that all safety procedures are followed.
Cooperate with the Staff Captain in adhering to the Ship’s Safety Program.
Follow the Ship Rules & Regulations.
Maintain a safe and sanitary environment for all guests and crew members.
Follow proper procedures and instructions at all times to prevent damage of any kind to ship or company property.
Participate in safety drills as required.
Resources
Possess knowledge of operational manuals including SMS, VOM, USPH, HKOM and IDMS.
Instructions/explanations provided by Chief Housekeeper, Shipboard management or Shore side
management.
Possess knowledge of the Human Resources Manual and Shipboard Training.
Maintain a high level of crew morale within the administration dept. ensuring that all crew are treated in a fair and unbiased manner and the team works with a positive atmosphere.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Achieve the primary objectives of the position and comply with the above-mentioned accountabilities in a
timely and efficient manner in accordance with SSSL policies.
Project a favorable image of the company, promote its aims and objectives, and foster and enhance public recognition and acceptance of all its areas and endeavors.
Comply with the safety and pollution prevention regulations and operating procedures at all times,
participating in all relevant meetings and training sessions.
Participate in all mandatory training without excuse.
Perform all other duties as requested by shipboard management or shore side.
Qualifications
Knowledge, experience, skill, and/or ability
Required
Must be professional/schooled Tailor.
Must be knowledgeable in proper use and maintenance of sewing equipment.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Communicate effectively with the senior management.
Possess ability to lead and make decisions.
Good administrative skills.
Experienced in coaching subordinates.
Must be cost and quality conscious.
Adhere to specific scheduled work hours, yet be flexible if circumstances require it.
Work with international team members.
Perform assigned duties under pressure (time constraints).
Preferred
Fluency in additional language(s)
Cruise Ship Experience.
Required computer skills
Knowledge of Microsoft programs to include but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel, and
Power Point
Possess sufficient computer knowledge to use the company software.
Education/experience/certifications
Elementary and middle school education (8th grade) or higher.
Minimum of 2 years related experience and/or training in the hospitality field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a tailor.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Skills:
Knowledge of general office practices, procedures and equipment.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to interact with senior-level management and owner representatives.
Math Ability:
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written,
oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:
Stand
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Talk or hear and smell
The employee must be able to lift or move up to 55 pounds (25 kilograms) without assistance.
Vision Requirements:
Ability to adjust focus, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision and close vision and to be able to otherwise perform the essential functions of the job in a manner that does not present danger to the employee or others with or without a reasonable accommodation
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Tailor position is now open for candidates interested in the Admin Executive sector. This role in Verna offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Admin Executive is a plus.
