Laundry Team Leader

About the role

The Laundry Team Leader ensures efficient operation of all laundry and dry‑cleaning processes within the hotel, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and quality for guests and staff.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor washing, dry‑cleaning, and drying machinery, adding chemicals and cleaning lint traps as required.
• Identify stained or damaged items and decide on repair, spot‑treatment, rewash, or discard.
• Inspect cleaned articles, place them in linen carts, and fold them to designated sizes manually or with a folding machine.
• Set dryer times and temperatures based on fabric types and remove lint, debris, and filter residues after each load.
• Maintain accurate records of all laundered items.
• Follow all safety, security, and company policies, reporting accidents or unsafe conditions.
• Uphold uniform standards, protect confidential information, and safeguard company assets.
• Support team collaboration, suggest efficiency improvements, and ensure quality standards are met.

Required profile

• No specific education or prior experience required; open to candidates without a high school diploma.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, lifting up to 25 lb, and navigating confined spaces.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.

Required skills

• Laundry equipment operation
• Dry‑cleaning machine operation
• Folding machine operation
• Record‑keeping for laundry items