Tailor
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs garment alternations for guests and crewmembers by performing
he following essential duties and responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with Royal
Caribbean International's Gold Anchor Standards, SQM standards, USPH guidelines,
environmental, and safety policies.
Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various venues
throughout the ship.
- In accordance with Royal Caribbean International's philosophy of Anchored in
Excellence, each employee conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner at
all times. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow
shipboard employees and/or in the presence of guest contact and crew areas. - Fits garment on guest or crewmember to determine required alterations. Studies garment
and uses tape measure, to measure sections such as sleeves, pants and hems. Marks
alternation lines and re-sews garment using needle and thread or sewing machine. - Attends meetings, training activities, courses and all other work-related activities as
required. - Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies
that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this
position. Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties
assigned by their supervisor or management.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum hiring, language and physical requirements to perform the job.
Hiring Requirements:
- Minimum one to two years tailor or seamstress experience in a commercial dry
cleaning or related establishment. - Ability to alternate a variety of garments and operate sewing equipment.
- Ability to apply customer service skills, according to Royal Caribbean
International's Gold Anchor Standards, when interacting with guests and
coworkers. - Completion of high school or basic education equivalency preferred.
Language Requirements:
- Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests.
- Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written
procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written
and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions
from guests, supervisors and co-workers. - Ability to speak additional languages such as Spanish, French or German preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the shipboard employee is regularly required
to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or
hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. - All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency life
saving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual,
verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event
of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50
pounds.
