Laundry Team Lead: Lead Stain Removal & Ops

Rixos Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rixos Hotels in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Laundry Team Leader to support the Laundry Supervisor in daily operations, ensuring premium cleanliness and guest service.

You will lead workflow, operate washers, extractors, dryers and ironers, train attendants and apply stain removal techniques to achieve high standards.

This role requires safety discipline, team motivation, manual handling readiness and the ability to work across a 7‑day rotating roster in a fast‑paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor or Senior Washman in a hotel laundry
• Hands-on experience operating industrial washers, extractors, dryers and flatwork ironers
• Advanced knowledge of stain identification and chemical stain-removal techniques
• Demonstrated ability to train, motivate and manage a diverse team
• Strong commitment to safety, hygiene and quality control
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work varying shifts across a 7-day rotating roster

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations: coordinate workflow, assign tasks and meet production targets
• Operate and oversee industrial equipment: washers, extractors, dryers and flatwork ironers
• Train and develop attendants in sorting, fabric care, chemical handling and stain removal
• Perform stain removal and apply appropriate chemical treatments
• Inspect finished items to ensure premium cleanliness and presentation
• Manage linen logistics: trolley preparation, distribution and stock control
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised laundry area

Skills

Team leadership

Stain removal

Safety compliance

Staff training

Fabric care

Manual handling

Shift flexibility

Tools

Industrial washers

Extractors

Dryers

Flatwork ironers

Job description

Rixos Hotels in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Laundry Team Leader to support the Laundry Supervisor in daily operations, ensuring premium cleanliness and guest service.

You will lead workflow, operate washers, extractors, dryers and ironers, train attendants and apply stain removal techniques to achieve high standards.

This role requires safety discipline, team motivation, manual handling readiness and the ability to work across a 7‑day rotating roster in a fast‑paced hotel environment.