Laundry Team Lead: Global Discounts & Training

Pullman Hotels & Resorts; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global accommodation and F&B discounts

LearnYourWay training platform

Recognition of service anniversaries &

Job summary

Pullman Cairns International is seeking an experienced Laundry Team Leader to support the Laundry Supervisor in managing daily operations. Lead a hands-on team, overseeing washers, extractors, dryers and ironers to deliver premium cleanliness and presentation for guest linens.

You will train staff in fabric care, stain removal, and chemical handling, while maintaining safety, hygiene and high-quality standards in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor or Senior Washman in hotel laundry.
• Hands-on experience with industrial washers, extractors, dryers and flatwork ironers.
• Advanced knowledge of stain identification and chemical stain removal.
• Ability to train, motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Commitment to safety, hygiene and quality control.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks.
• Flexible to work varying shifts on 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

Industrial laundry equipment

Stain identification

Team training

Safety and quality control

Physical fitness

Flexible shifts

Job description

Pullman Cairns International is seeking an experienced Laundry Team Leader to support the Laundry Supervisor in managing daily operations. Lead a hands-on team, overseeing washers, extractors, dryers and ironers to deliver premium cleanliness and presentation for guest linens.

You will train staff in fabric care, stain removal, and chemical handling, while maintaining safety, hygiene and high-quality standards in a fast-paced hotel environment.