What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Supervisor position at Sonesta?
Job Description Summary
Supervise and inspect the work of laundry to ensure a high level of quality and productivity. Clean and store hotel linens/uniforms in a timely, organized manner to ensure that hotels laundry and linen needs are met.Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervise the daily activists of the laundry staff. Ensure all staff is properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their respective job duties. Monitor performance, conduct retraining as needed, and make recommendations for disciplinary and other human resources-related actions. Alert management of potentially serious issues.
- Inspect the work of Attendants to ensure that appropriate chemicals are being used and that laundry areas are clean and in compliance with applicable regulations. Ensure that equipment is prepared and operational for the following days work.
- Document all guest requests for laundry services and assign to respective staff members for completion. Follow up on guest satisfaction as needed. Inspect guest laundry and linen and prepare for delivery.
- Respond to guest complaints, special requests and ensure corrective action is taken to achieve complete guest satisfaction.
- Minimize waste within all areas of laundry.
- Complete all paperwork and closing duties such as filing out supply requisition, maintenance request forms, and updating logbooks, etc.
- Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
- Routinely perform daily laundry and/or dry cleaning duties; receive soiled linens by bag, cart or chute from the floors, sort all articles by kind, color and degree of soil, inspect all laundry and linens and record all damaged or stained items, operate washers and dryers according to recommended capacity and other manufacturers guidelines, fold clean linens and store as appropriate, operate linen feeder, sheet folder, towel folder and table linen ironer machines.
- May assist with other duties as assigned.
Accountability:
This job leads a staff of laundry and/or Dry Cleaning Attendants in a large full-service, luxury, resort, or major flagship hotel with multiple sites and facilities, a number of major outlets, and high volume catering and convention facilities with a focus on inspecting the quality of work and productivity.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent plus 1-2 years laundry experience including some supervisory training/ experience. Must speak fluent English.
This job requires ability to perform the following:
- Frequently standing up or moving within and about the facility.
- Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50lbs and pushing and/or pulling approximately 200lbs.
- Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility.
- Frequently bending, stooping and kneeling.
- Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests and employees.
- Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when reading and communicating label instruction or paperwork.
- Basic mathematical skills are used occasionally
- May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
Sonesta Resort is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Required qualifications:- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- 18 years or older
Additional Job Description
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Various Employee Perks and Discounts
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.