UNIFORM ROOM

ADVANTAGES OF PROVIDING UNIFORMS TO THE STAFF:

1. Uniform shows groomed appearance of staff.

2. Uniform matches the decor of the particular outlet of the property.
3. Uniform keeps in identifying the hotel staff & their designations.
4. Uniform makes difference between staff & guests.
5. Uniform provides comfort to the staff.
6. Uniform enhances the team work.
7. Employees save money on working their own cloth & its laundry expenses.
8. Uniform plays a protective role to the employees.
9. Staff feels prestigious on wearing uniforms.
10. Employees feel belongingness & loyalty towards the establishment after wearing uniform.

ISSUING AND EXCHANGE OF UNIFORMS:

1. In the case of new employee uniforms are issued against a special authorization letter from
HR department.
2. Uniforms issued to new employees should be according to the department and designations
of the employees.
3. For smooth operations there should be at least 3 sets of uniforms having marked for the
particular employees.
4. For regular employees ensure that they have arrived at the stipulated time.
5. Before receiving soiled uniforms it should be checked for any damages or repairing &
mending job.
6. If the uniform is damaged the employee can be worn or the amount can be charged to him.
7. The uniforms can be changed according to the size after a particular period according to the
company policy preferably after one year.
8. The uniforms should be exchanged on one to one basis.

TYPE OF UNIFORMS;
The uniforms can be classified as-
AS PER THE FABRIC: the uniforms can be classified as per the fabric used i.e. synthetic, cotton,
woollen etc.
AS PER THE DESIGNATION: it can be classified as per the employee’s designation i.e. manager,
supervisor etc.
AS PEWR THE DEPARTMENT: uniforms can be classified according to the departments i.e.
Front office, kitchen etc.
AS PER THE OUTLET: uniforms can be classified according to the outlet i.e. room service,
restaurants, banquet etc.
AS PER THE THEME: if the theme lunch or theme dinner is going on, the uniforms can be made
on theme basis also i.e. Chinese, Awadhi, mughalai etc.

SELECTION AND DESIGN OF UNIFORMS:

The selection and designing of uniform is not an easy job. The popular choices for fabric are tricots,
suiting materials, drill, cotton etc.

POINTS TO BE CONSIDERED WHILE DESIGNING UNIFORMS ARE:

1. GENERAL PROFILE OF EMPLOYEE: the profile of the employee is considered while
selecting the uniforms for them.
2. IMAGE AND IDENTITY OF THE PROPERTY: the image & identity of the property is
also to be considered while selecting uniforms like shervani for heritage properties.
3. COMFORT IN WEAR: the uniform selected for the employees must be comfortable while
working.
4. PURPOSE OF WORK: the purpose of work for which the uniform is being designed is also
a point of consideration. As the maintenance people should have enough space to keep their
tool with them or the kitchen staff should have head wear.
5. APPEARANCE OR STYLE: the uniform should be designed in the manner that the
appearance of the staff look good and the personality of the staff should come out.
6. CLIMATIC CONDITION OF THE PLACE: this point must be considered because
designing a uniform for hill station hotel, we cannot think about half sleeved shirt.
7. BUDGET: in the selection of uniform the budget must be considered. The uniform should be
cheaper, look good & its maintenance should also be cheaper but it should also be stable.
8. FABRIC: fabric selection is a critical matter to consider while selecting fabric for uniform
like kitchen uniform material should be resistant to fire.
9. EASILY AVAILIBILITY OF MATERIAL: the material should easily be available when
new uniforms are required.
10. STAFF TURNOVER: staff turnover should also be kept in mind while selecting uniforms.
If the staff turnover is more, then the housekeeper should select free size uniforms like free
size shirts, trouser and skirts with elasticity.

LAYOUT OF UNIFORM ROOM