Laundry Supervisor

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Laundry Supervisor reports directly to the Assistant Housekeeping Manager and is responsible for overseeing daily laundry par levels, log inventory and manage laundry attendants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervise, train and develop laundry staff

• Conduct monthly environmental safety training sessions
• Conduct weekly machine, equipment and procedure training sessions
• Ensure all laundry staff are following proper procedures and protocols
• Lead departmental line-ups daily
• Create weekly schedules
• Monitor and conduct monthly inventory of linen and terry
• Monitor all equipment to ensure it is working correctly
• Cleaning and proper care of commercial laundry press, dryers and washers
• Monitor chemical levels and consumption
• Conduct weekly chemical inventories and assist management with chemical ordering
• Train laundry staff on quality control of all linens and conduct weekly quality control inspections of all linens
• Maintain inventory of discard linens and analyze trends
• Washing and folding of linen
• Report any linen/inventory shortages to appropriate manager
• Report any safety or security issues to the appropriate manager or supervisor
• In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products to adhere to health standards
• Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning unexpected spills and executing special guest requests.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school or equivalent education required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate in English to management, co-workers and to guests
• Prior experience in a hotel, preferable luxury experience
• Must be able to work effectively in a stressful environment, communicate with others, effectively deal with customers and accept constructive criticism from managers.
• Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to coach and train service professionals
• Must be able to interview, hire and document service professionals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk' use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear.
• The employee must be able to see differences in widths and length of lines such as those on graphs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salamander Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Salamander is a drug-free workplace and participant in E-Verify.