Viking Ocean - Tailor​/Linenkeeper

The Tailor-Linen keeper repairs crew uniforms, guests’ clothing and all Hotel Department linen. It is your responsibility to create a friendly, guest-oriented service culture to ensure guest satisfaction and repeat business, which in turn, will increase revenue and profitability of the company.

• Paid flights to and from the ship
• Legal employment 6 months on, 2 months off based on 10-hour work day
• Fixed return dates at the end of your contract
• Free shipwide Wi-Fi
• Free accommodation
• Opportunities for growth and advancement in your career

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair any torn or damaged linen for the Hotel Department; repair minor damages on curtains and drapes.
• Repair and make alterations to guests’ clothing; make alterations to company issued uniforms, as required.
• Ensure that all threads, buttons, needles etc. are maintained at par levels, at all times and order supplies as needed.
• Regenerate replacement linen from soiled and damaged items, for example, cleaning rags from damaged towels.
• Carry out repairs on soft furnishings to extend the life of such items, where possible.
• Assist with all linen inventories, and with issuing and checking Steward supplies.
• In conjunction with the Hotel Storekeeper, manage and distribute crew uniforms and assist with all uniform requisitions and inventories.
• Proactively ensure that the uniform store is sufficient and well-maintained, at all times and that orders are placed within the given timelines, taking upcoming crew changes into count.
• Assist the Inventory Manager and Store Team with loading, as required.
• Minimize equipment loss/damage, and maintain immaculate cleanliness standards in relevant areas, by applying safe working policies and procedures, according to all Public Health Policies, and ensuring that all equipment is returned accordingly, after each use.

• A required minimum of two years’ experience as Tailor or in a similar role;
  Must have excellent skills in tailoring operations and be familiar with all the functions and operations of the Hotel and Linen Departments. Shipboard experience is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of storeroom operations and storing procedures is required.
• Fluent in English - must be able to address any kind of information in an adequate manner with excellent oral and written English communication skills – the ability to speak an additional language is an advantage.
• Must be flexible, stress resistant, and a committed team player with an exceptional work ethic.
• Positive and hands-on personality, professional appearance, and impeccable hygiene standards, with excellent knowledge of all Public Health Policies are required.
• Minimum 21 years old.
• No visible tattoos

NOTE: Nationalities that we can process:

! citizens can be accepted if they know and speak Chinese language (Mandarin)

Last updated:
October 3, 2023