Seamstress - The Cape Town Edition Hotel (Pre-opening)
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** This role is for a Seamstress at The Cape Town Edition Hotel, which is currently in its pre-opening phase, under Marriott International. The position primarily involves the mending, repairing, and alteration of both guest clothing and employee uniforms. It also encompasses managing the distribution of uniforms, documentation of requests, and ensuring adherence to company safety, security, and quality standards. **What you will do** * Mend, repair, and alter guest clothing and employee uniforms using hand stitching, adhesive patches, or a sewing machine. * Distribute clean uniforms to personnel in accordance with company specifications. * Send damaged uniforms to the appropriate location (e.g., seamstress, Housekeeping, outside vendor) for repair. * Document guest requests for laundry/dry cleaning, minor repair, and pressing of garments. * Record the assignment and return of uniforms, and track their cleaning status. * Inspect uniforms for damage, remove substandard ones from circulation, and issue replacements. * Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, and report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries. * Complete required safety training and certifications. * Ensure personal appearance and uniform are clean and professional. * Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets. * Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and support team goals. * Welcome and acknowledge guests according to company standards, anticipate and address their service needs, and assist individuals with disabilities. * Communicate with others using clear and professional language. * Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. * Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Education:** No formal qualification needed. * **Related Work Experience:** At least 1 year of related work experience. * **Critical Competencies:** * Dependability * Organization * Detail Orientation * Physical Abilities (including Hand-Eye Coordination, Visual Acuity) * Hand Sewing * Sewing Machine Operation * Construction (related to sewing/alteration) * **Physical Tasks:** * Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. * Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. **Who should apply** This role is suited for dependable, organized, and detail-oriented individuals with at least one year of related work experience in sewing and alterations. Ideal candidates will possess strong hand-eye coordination and visual acuity, and be proficient in both hand sewing and operating a sewing machine, including construction techniques. Applicants should be able to adhere to company safety, security, and quality standards, maintain a professional appearance, work collaboratively with colleagues, and interact professionally with guests. The role also requires the physical capability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods and lift light objects. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/seamstress-the-cape-town-edition-hotel-pre-opening-marriott-international Source: myjobmag
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