Seamstress

The Gritti Palace part of Marriott Internationals prestigious Luxury Collection brand is currently seeking a Seamstress.

This is a full-time fixed-term contract (40 hours per week).

This is a unique opportunity to work in a hotel of exceptional artistry and elegance where history and culture meet in a renewed Venetian style. The Gritti is renowned for its impeccable service enchanting culinary experiences and intimate wellness sanctuary. It is the preferred destination for the global elite during events such as the Biennale Carnival and the Venice Film Festival.

• Career advancement opportunities across Marriott Internationals 9000 hotels worldwide
• On-the-job and online training and professional development
• Discounts on hotel rooms and dining services across the Companys properties
• A team of professionals with decades of experience in luxury hospitality
• Participation in charitable wellness and community support events through the TakeCare program
• Staff canteen and uniform provided

Mend repair and alter guest clothing and employee uniforms by hand stitching applying adhesive patches or using a sewing machine. Distribute clean uniforms to personnel according to company specifications. Send damaged uniforms to appropriate location (e.g. seamstress Housekeeping outside vendor) for repair. Document guest requests for laundry/dry cleaning minor repair and pressing of garments in accordance with company specifications. Record assigned and unassigned uniforms as they are distributed returned or cleaned. Inspect uniforms for damage and remove substandard uniforms from circulation and issue replacements.

Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents injuries and unsafe working conditions to the manager; complete safety training and certifications. Adhere to all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; identify recommend develop and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency productivity quality safety and/or cost savings. Visually inspect tools equipment or machines (e.g. to identify defects). Stand sit or walk for extended periods or for an entire work shift. Move lift carry push pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Move through narrow confined or elevated spaces. Move over sloped uneven or slippery surfaces; ascend and descend stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees including bending twisting pulling and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors.

• Valid permit to work full-time in Italy
• Excellent spoken and written Italian
• Good spoken and written English
• Previous experience in hotels laundry operations and tailoring
• Understanding of wardrobe operations in luxury hospitality
• Reliability and team spirit
• Technical knowledge of fabric composition and treatment methods including washing and ironing for each type of fabric
• Skills in garment repair techniques