Guest Laundry Specialist — Fast-Paced 4-Star Hotel

Novotel Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Hotels in Dubai is seeking a dedicated Laundry Attendant to expertly manage guest laundry and hotel linen. You will maintain high standards of hygiene, accuracy, and guest satisfaction while handling items with care.

Responsibilities include collecting, sorting, pressing and delivering laundry within agreed timeframes, coordinating with Housekeeping and Front Office, and ensuring safe handling of chemicals and equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a hotel laundry, housekeeping, or valet service is preferred.
• Experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel is an advantage.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify laundry items accurately.
• Physically fit and able to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Collect guest laundry, dry cleaning, and pressing items from guest rooms according to hotel procedures.
• Deliver clean and pressed guest laundry to the correct guest room within the required turnaround time.
• Handle guest garments, uniforms, linen, and other laundry items with care.
• Check laundry bags and guest laundry lists for accuracy before processing.
• Verify the quantity and condition of items collected from guest rooms.
• Report any stains, damages, missing items, or irregularities to the Laundry Supervisor.
• Ensure guest laundry is properly tagged, sorted, and transferred to the appropriate laundry section.
• Follow hotel procedures for express, same-day, and regular laundry services.
• Assist with sorting, folding, packing, and preparing guest laundry for delivery when required.
• Maintain proper identification and tracking of guest laundry throughout the process.
• Ensure guest laundry is returned in accordance with the requested delivery time.
• Handle special garment-care instructions according to guest requirements and laundry procedures.
• Coordinate with Laundry Attendants, Housekeeping, and Front Office regarding guest laundry requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of laundry collection and delivery areas.
• Keep laundry trolleys, baskets, and equipment clean and in good condition.
• Ensure guest corridors, service areas, and guest rooms are not disturbed during collection and delivery.
• Maintain a professional appearance and courteous attitude when interacting with guests.
• Respond politely to guest questions regarding laundry and dry-cleaning services.
• Escalate guest complaints or service issues promptly to the Laundry Supervisor.
• Follow proper procedures for lost and found items discovered in laundry or guest garments.
• Handle chemicals, laundry bags, and equipment safely according to hotel procedures.
• Follow all hotel health, safety, hygiene, and fire safety standards.
• Use appropriate PPE when required.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding guest information and personal belongings.
• Support inventory control of laundry bags, tags, packaging materials, and other supplies.
• Assist the Laundry Department during high occupancy, VIP arrivals, special events, and peak operational periods.
• Complete assigned duties within the required service standards and turnaround times.
• Maintain effective communication with the Laundry and Housekeeping teams during shift handovers.

Skills

Hotel laundry operations

Guest service

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Shift flexibility

Job description

Novotel Hotels in Dubai is seeking a dedicated Laundry Attendant to expertly manage guest laundry and hotel linen. You will maintain high standards of hygiene, accuracy, and guest satisfaction while handling items with care.

Responsibilities include collecting, sorting, pressing and delivering laundry within agreed timeframes, coordinating with Housekeeping and Front Office, and ensuring safe handling of chemicals and equipment in a fast-paced environment.