* Perform basic alterations and tailoring, i.e. hemming, taking in a waistband, shortening a sleeve. * Perform basic garment repairs including basic repairs of hotel linen and other fabrics/upholsteries. * Maintain neat, orderly, and organized uniform supply area. * Perform uniform inventory. Notify department heads of uniform shortages and ensure orders are completed. * Maintain necessary supplies to perform the seamstress role, including thread, scissors, thimble, French chalk, pins, needles, tape measure, buttons, etc. * Provide excellent service to internal guests (Associates) * Use residential-style washer and dryer to maintain the cleanliness of uniforms that have returned from a departing associate before placing those uniforms back into inventory. * Perform basic ironing and steaming of garments and uniforms. * Log and account for dry cleaning sent out for associates. Properly issue dry cleaning when proper payment has been verified. * Track and issue uniforms. * Use proper tickets and tags to track garments. * Stay organized at all times. * Use residential-style and industrial sewing machines, scissors, blind stitch machine, embroidery machine, and a steamer and/or iron to repair garments and other fabric. * Properly care for and perform preventative maintenance on equipment. * Keep work area clean and organized. * Perform cleaning tasks including emptying trash, dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming. * Provide excellent service, both face-to-face and over the phone. * Properly communicate with members of the hotel staff. * Maintain adequate regular hours of the seamstress shop
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