Tailor at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence.

What's your passion? Whether you're into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love. And we're looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort.

Your Day to Day:

As a Tailor, you will be responsible for maintaining, altering, and repairing colleague uniforms, linen, and other textile items to ensure they are in good condition and meet hotel standards. You will provide professional tailoring services, ensure accurate fitting and finishing, and support the smooth operation of the Uniform Room.

Some of your main role responsibilities are:

• Inspect and maintain the condition of all linen and colleague uniforms daily, carrying out immediate repairs such as replacing loose buttons, fixing hems, and other necessary alterations.

• Perform basic garment alterations and repair services for guests, responding promptly to special requests and ensuring guest satisfaction.

• Maintain sewing machines, tools, and equipment in good working condition, ensuring proper use and care at all times.

• Maintain adequate stock of sewing materials and supplies, coordinating with the Linen Room Supervisor and Executive Housekeeper for replenishment and replacement orders.

• Convert discarded linen into usable items as required, subject to approval from the Laundry Supervisor.

• Maintain accurate records of daily tailoring activities, uniform alterations, starters and leavers uniform forms, and stock requirements; update the system and submit monthly reports to the Executive Housekeeper.

• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the tailoring area, Uniform Room, and Laundry areas at all times.

• Provide support to Laundry operations, including covering Laundry Attendant duties during days off and assisting other Housekeeping areas as required by business needs.

• Welcome and acknowledge guests in public areas, handle complaints and special requests professionally, and take appropriate action to ensure guest satisfaction.

• Follow all health, safety, and security procedures, use required protective equipment, report incidents or concerns promptly, and perform other duties as assigned by superiors.

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Experience in a 5-star luxury hotel company is essential.​
• Certificate or vocational training in Tailoring, Garment Making, or a related field is an advantage.
• 1 year previous experience in a similar position or a related field ​
• Experience in handling colleague uniforms, hotel linen, and guest alteration requests.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a guest-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and support other housekeeping and laundry operations when required.
• Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays​In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we'll give you the Room to Belong.

So what's your passion? Please get in touch if this position matches your skills and interests and tell us how you could bring your individual competencies by clicking "Apply Online".

We are an equal opportunity employer.