Tailor Alterations

Objective:

Complete all fittings, alterations, and repairs to the high standards of Joe Z Tailoring at Ziker Cleaners. Provide exemplary service for customers and their garments, while also demonstrating a high level of respect for fellow employees and the stores in which you work. Build, foster, and feed into a culture of positivity, service to others, and authentic relationships with customers and coworkers.

• Alterations and Repairs: Perform alterations and repairs on a variety of garments and materials, including pants, shirts, dresses, jackets, formal wear, and casual wear, according to Company standards and customer specifications. Consistently demonstrate strong knowledge of various sewing techniques, equipment, and garment construction. Inspect all garments altered to verify the quality of work before preparing garments for customer return.
• Fittings: Manage a personal schedule of fittings with customers, including walk-in customers. Greet customers and lead them to the fitting area. Provide a warm and welcoming experience, ensuring customers’ comfort. Take precise measurements and provide expert recommendations while collaborating with customers to understand their specific tailoring needs and ensure the perfect fit.
• Time Management: Monitor and maintain sewing deadlines on a consistent basis, and ensure garments are completed 3 days before promised. Utilize calendar app and communicate scheduling with customers both over the phone and in person. Maintain an organized and efficient workflow, keeping track of alterations and maintaining accurate records. Adhere to productivity standards established by the Company.
• Supplies & Machinery Management: Manage your own supply inventory. Conduct regular maintenance checks of all equipment and report any issues to the Alterations Manager immediately. Always keep the work area tidy and hazard-free.
• Customer Communication: Greet customers as soon as they enter the store and use their name throughout interactions. Answer any questions or concerns they may have. Be knowledgeable and communicate appropriate pricing, timeline, and promise date with customers. Thank customers for their business on their way out.
• Industry Knowledge: Keep up to date with the latest fashion and garment best-fit practices. Make professional recommendations and educate customers about these in order to increase their competence and confidence in your world-class work. Continually seek to learn about best practices regarding technique, equipment, and garment fit. Be knowledgeable and use current point of sale systems and software.

Servant Leadership: Recognize the needs of your teammates and go out of your way to help where you can. Ask for help when you need it. Demonstrate flexibility regarding job duties and assignments.

Growth Mindset: Take responsibility and accountability for your actions, including your mistakes. Ask questions. Welcome constructive criticism and seek to improve yourself and your work.

Community: Go out of your way to learn about your customers, your team, and the industry. Speak positively about them and respect your colleagues. Be courteous and sensitive to others’ needs. Say nothing about someone that you would not say directly to them. Maintain secrecy of confidential information. Engage in team meetings and participate in company and community events.

Integrity and Reliability: Show up to work on time, and ready to start. Own your mistakes and learn from them. Maintain honest lines of communication with customers, teammates, and management. If you see someone breaking a policy or acting dishonestly, report it to your supervisor or the next appropriate manager you feel comfortable speaking with. Remain engaged, focused, and above reproach without constant supervision.

• Company-branded shirts and jackets (provided by the Company)
• Professional Pants, shorts, or skirts. (provided by the employee) No jeans.
• Nametag
• Closed-Toe Shoes. No sandals or flip-flops.
• No personal (without Company logo) outerwear, sweatshirts, jackets, or hats while on duty.

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