Tailor - Housekeeping - Jumeirah The Red Sea

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tailor to join Jumeirah The Red Sea.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Responsible for creating and fitting garments to individuals' body shapes, including tasks such as hemming, taking measurements, and adding buttons and zippers.

• Work closely with customers to understand their alteration needs, ensuring garments are altered or repaired according to their specifications.

• Measure guests and colleagues using tape measures, record measurements accurately, and complete alteration requests efficiently.

• Ensure all uniforms are kept in good repair, making necessary alterations or repairs to maintain quality and appearance.

• Repair or replace defective garment parts such as pockets, zippers, buttons, and linings, and process repairs for table linen, toweling, bath robes, and sheeting.

• Complete alterations using sewing machines, develop or adapt garment designs and patterns to fit measurements, and ensure correct fabric proportions.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Hold a Higher Secondary School certificate or Diploma or Country specific certification.

• Have 1 – 2 years of experience within the same role in luxury hospitality environment.

• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills, both in person and by telephone.

• Show strong attention to detail.

• Possess knowledge of basic geometry and simple arithmetic calculations to make draft patterns by calculating measurements of center back length, chest or any other body parts or fabric/garments as deemed necessary as per business requirements.

About the Benefits

At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by combining rewarding financial incentives, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways

• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network

• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide

• Health care and insurance benefits

• Locally competitive salary and incentive structure

• Locally relevant benefits as determined by the property