Laundry Supervisor

Job description

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. It's as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment™.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the hotel's daily laundry and dry cleaning operation and services. Managing and supervising the contracted laundry/dry cleaning services of associate uniforms, room linen and terry, F&B and Spa linen and terry.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:

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Managing the day-to-day operations of the plant laundry and uniforms, ensuring the quality standards and meeting the expectations of our guests and Associates.

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Manage and supervise the contracted laundry and dry cleaning services of Associates uniforms, rooms linen and terry, F&B linen, and Spa linen and terry with outsource laundry company Linencraft.

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Managing and supervising laundry and uniforms associates, and understanding their positions.

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Identify stained or damaged items and determine status for repair, spot treatment, rewash, or discard.

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Inspect linens and terry for damage and remove from circulation as necessary.

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Communicating the importance of safety procedures, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.

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Comprehends budget, operating statements, and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of the department.

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Brings Associates issues to the Director of Services/Executive Housekeeper and Human Resources as necessary.

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Manage and supervise Plant Laundry shift operations and ensures compliance with all policies, standards, and procedures.

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To carry out Brand Standard checks within the department.

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Ordering and managing necessary supplies. Ensuring associates have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.

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Works effectively with Engineering Department on the laundry and uniform room equipment maintenance need.

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Participate in departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce the desired results.

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To provide assistance, support and training to all levels of the Laundry and Uniforms team taking corrective measures should the standard of work deviate from the hotel standards.

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To conduct with all team members 1 on1 meetings and staff appraisals.

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To assist in building and maintaining an efficient team of staff by taking an active interests in their welfare health safety training and development.

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To assist in the stock taking of all linen and equipment etc. at regular intervals, preparing the results highlighting any shortages or surpluses and undertaking remedial action where appropriate.

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To assist in monitoring departmental costs whilst using resource effectively and economically to ensure expenses are kept to a minimum.

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To assist the office coordinator to ensure cost effective staffing levels and usage of supplies, and to be fully conversant with relevant accounting procedures and records keeping

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To assist organize and supervise deep-cleaning and special cleaning Curtains, Carpets of all areas under jurisdiction as required, to maintain the highest of standard.

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To assist in the selection of equipment, products and services as necessary

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To assist and advise on the installation or changing departmental systems or procedures and to ensure all departmental practices and procedures to be confident in their implementation.

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To assist with the recruitment and section of department employees.

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To assist in the preparation of weekly Rota and wages (Forecast, actual)

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To ensure all requests from guests are carried out.

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To be fully conversant with standard cleaning procedures and the correct usage and dosage of each cleaning chemical.

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To ensure any guest complaints are investigated and rectified to the guest's satisfaction immediately. Any serious complaints should be referred to Executive Housekeeper/ Director of Services for his attention.

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To ensure that all Laundry Associates hand over all lost property as soon as it is found and that it is recorded according to the hotel standard.

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Attends meetings and training sessions/ courses that may be beneficial to you and your department on request from your Director of Services and Executive Housekeeper.

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Have a good knowledge of all hotel facilities and be able to answer guest questions in a quick, polite and helpful manner.

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Follows all procedures set up for the protection of the environment within the hotel and grounds.

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Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members; ensures Associates recognition is taking place on all shifts.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.