Laundry In Charge

YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

YOSH HOSPITALITY LLC OPC seeks an experienced Laundry Operations Lead to manage day-to-day laundry services for garments and linens, ensuring high standards and secure handling of guest items.

You will supervise staff and external contractors, select cleaning methods, and coordinate equipment maintenance while maintaining inventory and quality control across the operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in laundry management or related field.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating with external laundry suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent finishing and quality control.
• Good record-keeping skills and ability to manage inventories and schedules.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks including lifting and standing.
• Excellent communication and discretion in a private household or luxury setting.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for laundry operations to exceptionally high standards.
• Supervise, train and schedule junior staff and external contractors.
• Assess fabrics and choose appropriate cleaning methods and temperatures.
• Liaise with external cleaners and tailors as required.
• Operate, maintain and check laundry equipment and report faults.
• Maintain accurate records of laundry requests and garment histories.
• Inspect items for quality and arrange repairs or stain treatment as needed.
• Oversee linen and wardrobe inventory and storage per standards.
• Prepare clear handover notes and communicate with household staff.

Skills

Laundry management

Staff supervision

Quality control

Inventory management

Chemical safety

Communication

Tools

Industrial laundry equipment

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of laundry operations, including washing, drying, ironing, pressing, steaming, folding and packing of garments and household linens to an exceptionally high standard.

• Supervise, train and schedule junior laundry staff and external laundry contractors where applicable; ensure consistent adherence to household standards, safety procedures and confidentiality.

• Assess fabrics and garments to determine appropriate cleaning methods (machine wash, hand wash, dry clean) and select correct detergents, solvents and temperature settings to avoid damage.

• Manage professional care for delicate textiles, couture garments, uniforms, leather items and specialised fabrics; liaise with external specialist cleaners and tailors as required.

• Operate, maintain and perform routine checks on laundry equipment (washers, dryers, irons, steamers, presses); report faults promptly and coordinate repairs or servicing.

• Maintain accurate records of laundry requests, garment histories, cleaning schedules and items sent to external providers; ensure secure handling and tracking of owner and guest garments.

• Inspect laundered items for quality control, finishing standards and any required mending or alterations; arrange repairs, tailoring or stain treatment as necessary.

• Oversee linen and wardrobe inventory, rotation and replenishment; ensure linens and uniforms are laundered, pressed and stored according to household protocols and presentation standards.

• Prepare clear handover notes and communicate effectively with household staff regarding laundry schedules, special garment care instructions and guest requirements.

• Maintain a clean, organised and safe laundry workspace, following health and safety guidelines and correct storage of chemical products; ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

• Manage budgets and supplier relationships for laundry consumables, equipment and external services; report when replenishment or replacements are required.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in laundry management, textile care, housekeeping or a similar role within private households, luxury hotels, or specialist cleaning services.

• Experience supervising staff and coordinating with external laundry suppliers and specialist service providers.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent finishing and quality-control skills; ability to identify stains, fabric damage and necessary repairs.

• Good record-keeping skills and the ability to manage inventories, schedules and household laundry systems.

• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks, including lifting, carrying and extended periods of standing; comfortable operating laundry machinery and equipment.

• Excellent communication skills with a polite, discreet and professional manner suited to a private household environment.

• High level of reliability, time-management and organisational ability; capable of maintaining confidentiality at all times.

• Basic health and safety awareness, including safe handling and storage of cleaning chemicals; training or certifications in textile care or laundry operations are desirable.