Tailor

Department: Housekeeping

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Executive Housekeeper

Description

Issuing and maintenance of crew uniforms and assisting in any guest requests for tailoring.
The Tailor plays an integral role in providing the guests and crew with a service and should focus on effectively maintaining the tailor shop and following procedures in order to receive guest satisfaction.
Reporting relationships:
The Tailor reports directly to the Executive Housekeeper. 

Key responsibilities

1. Daily operation and maintenance of workplace and tailor shop, in general, ensuring that working hours are adhered to as per work contract and that correct uniforms are worn at all times. Ensure that possible side duties do not interfere with daily working hours.
2. Produce, repair, distribute and collect uniforms.
3. Ensure that full complement (complete sets) of uniforms are produced and issued to crew members and officers.
4. Assist in maintaining inventory levels within budgets/targets and accurate inventory reports.
5. Receive and verify quantity of raw materials and miscellaneous tailoring supplies; in order to provide correct count of received products.
6. Maintain/prepare reports, books, and other necessary paperwork related to tailor shop production/activity.
7. For an accurate inventory follow the issuing PAR sheet for each crew and officer embarking.
8. Capable of operating and maintaining all equipment available within the tailor shop, in a safe manner, and able to reach production expectations, in terms of quality and quantity.
9. Visit monthly together with Executive Housekeeper, different department during the meeting, in order to observe the uniform presentation in each work place.
10. Weekly rounds in guest suites and public areas in order to check the sheer curtains and divider curtains status.
11. Maintain safe, healthy and clean operations and work environment in the tailor shop.
12. Maintain clean and organized lockers, with no other items than what are listed on the inventory report. Report actively and immediately when discrepancies are noticed.
13. Perform regular inventory counts and spot checks in order to prevent variances.
14. Report actively and immediately to Executive Housekeeper when unable to follow procedures, or if equipment is out of order or in need of spare parts/repair, or there is a lack of supplies.
15. Perform other miscellaneous duties as appropriate to the efficient operation of the shop or as ordered by the Assistant Housekeeper or Executive Housekeeper.

Qualifications

Education:

• Preferred High School Education

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Tailor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Needs to be physically able to carry at least 40 lbs.
• Able to work well and communicate effectively with both shipboard personnel. Ability to multi-task and manage inventories

Physical Demands & Travel

Physical Demands: 

For the safety of yourself and others on board certain physical abilities shall be maintained. Must be able to bend, climb, perform repetitive motion, and repetitively heavy lift. 
Must maintain physical fitness to perform tasks associated with job. 

Travel Requirements:

• Passport – valid for a minimum of 6 month
• Flag state issued seaman book
• General flag state or flag state approved marine fitness medical United States C1/D visa
• English Marlin test at minimal score of 80% 
• Pre-employment medical examination 

Working Conditions:
Working on a cruise ship is very different from any land-based occupation. Working hours are longer and work is more intense due to the constant demand of the guests. You have to be very flexible in your working hours, which on occasion might have to be changed due to unforeseen circumstances. The Maritime Labour Convention of 2006 however strictly regulates these. Apart from the working hours there are strict rules which all members of the ship’s company need to adhere to as stipulated by the Master’s standing orders. You work in close proximity with your fellow crewmembers and therefore respect among all is essential.