THE GIG:

The Tailor is responsible for all tailoring repairs required onboard including but not limited to Uniforms, Sailors garments, curtains, linen and other fabric requiring repair.

What You’ll be Up to:

• Responsible for maintenance and tailoring repairs of Uniforms for all Crew onboard.
• Responsible for tailoring repairs and alternations upon Sailors requests of garments.
• Repairs any torn or damaged linen for the Housekeeping department.
• Monitors supplies and orders when necessary threads, needles, buttons etc.
• Carries out maintenance and repair of soft furnishings, curtains and drapes.
• Informs Executive Housekeeper of any problems regarding uniforms, linen or other fabric equipment and keeps informed of any shortages or major damages.
• Assists Linen keeper during busy periods as required.
• Ensures workshop is kept clean and tidy at all times.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Partake in inspections, trainings and meetings as required by Head of Department.
• Ensures that the set standards are kept and staff members work according to their respective job descriptions.

Super Powers Required:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Tailor onboard a Cruise ship or a professional Tailor ashore.
• Passionate about people and able to handle guest complaints with a smile!
• All certificates as required by the STCW code for this position.
• Good command of the English Language

What Matters to Us

At Virgin, your personality matters as much as how good you are at what you do. We want you to bring it to our hang out spot and help make the place even better. So, we won’t be surprised to hear that when people talk about you they say you are clever, on top of it, able to think ahead, intuitive, passionate and someone people respect and enjoy working with because you make things happen.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.” The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.