Tailor Job - Main Street Promenade in Chicago, Illinois For Sale

Tailors are responsible for: - Performing customer fittings by determining the needs of the garment on the customer and taking note of customer requests. - Using industry standard methods to chalk the garments to indicate the alterations to be made. - Completing the alteration card. - Performing all alterations on garments fitted to customer, brought in for alteration, or stock that requires repairs and maintenance, including spot removal. - Pressing finished goods and removes chalk marks so that garments are ready to wear for the customer at pick-up. - Completing alterations on a timely basis to insure delivery to customer by promise date. If a career as a Tailor interests you, this job involves the following qualifications and essential functions: - Knowledge of industry-wide markings to indicate alterations needed. - Knowledge of fabric limitations and standard tailoring concepts, procedures, and practices. - Demonstrated ability to sew garments with needle and thread and by machine. - Demonstrated ability to produce professional finished goods for upscale menswear garments. - Ability to take measurements of customers*** neck, arm, chest, and waist to ensure proper measurements are taken. - Ability to complete daily assignments, meet deadlines with accuracy, and demonstrate a sense of urgency. - Ability to interact and communicate with customers, co-workers and supervisors. - Ability to work scheduled shift which will include nights, weekends, and holidays. - Ability to dress in conservative business attire without tattoos or body piercings evident. - Ability to read and understand documents including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. - Previous experience with tailoring equipment, such as: sewing machine, steam press, and iron. - Ability to lift up to 10 lbs consistently. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by a tailor. This list is not intended to be comprehensive and may vary from store to store. Additional details may be provided upon request. Store Location: Main Street Promenade