Laundry Team Lead: Quality, Safety & Efficiency

AccorHotels Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotels Middle East seeks an experienced Laundry Team Leader to support the Laundry Supervisor in daily operations. You will oversee staining, chemical handling, and leadership of a diverse team to ensure premium cleanliness and timely delivery of linens for guest service.

You will train attendants, monitor safety, hygiene, and quality, and manage linen logistics in a fast-paced hotel environment. This role requires hands-on expertise with industrial laundry equipment and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor or Senior Washman in a commercial or 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

Training

Safety compliance

Quality control

Manual handling

Shift work

Tools

Industrial washers

Extractors

Dryers

Flatwork ironers

Job description

AccorHotels Middle East seeks an experienced Laundry Team Leader to support the Laundry Supervisor in daily operations. You will oversee staining, chemical handling, and leadership of a diverse team to ensure premium cleanliness and timely delivery of linens for guest service.

You will train attendants, monitor safety, hygiene, and quality, and manage linen logistics in a fast-paced hotel environment. This role requires hands-on expertise with industrial laundry equipment and a commitment to