Laundry Attendant - Six Senses London

InterContinental Hotels Group; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in London is seeking a Laundry Attendant to manage the laundry operations efficiently. This role involves supporting the Housekeeping management by ensuring the timely washing, drying, and ironing of guest linens, along with maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the laundry department. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a luxury setting, a high school diploma, and fluency in English. The position requires the ability to handle guest requests promptly and maintain the quality of laundered items.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar operational setting in luxury hotels.
• Confident with knowledge of scheduling work and cleaning chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily washing, drying, ironing, collecting, and delivery service.
• Ensure prompt delivery of guest requests for additional linen.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Good understanding of fabric care

Fluency in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school

Job description

As Laundry Attendant, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Laundry Attendant, I will support Housekeeping management and assume responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:

• Monitor daily washing, drying, ironing, collecting, and delivery service according to the hotel policy in coordination with the Laundry Supervisor.
• Handle guest requests and immediately refer issues and feedback to Laundry Supervisor.
• Ensure that guest requests for additional linen are delivered promptly.
• Collect required stock supplies for shift.
• Dust and cleans all lampshades, ceiling, ceiling fans, exhaust fans, machines, walls, in Laundry on daily basis.
• Ensure all supplies and cleaning equipment are in good working condition and stored in proper locations.
• Watch for defects and is responsible for the immaculate appearance of laundered items.
• Issue uniforms to new starters or reject old uniforms when required.
• Behave in an ecologically friendly manner, help to reduce the amount of energy and cleaning supplies.
• Report required repair to Laundry Supervisor.
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene.
• Knowledge of all safety, security and emergency procedures related to my position in line with brand and statutory requirements.
• Knowledge and strict adherence to LQA standards.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Laundry Attendant, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 years’ experience in a similar operational setting. Hospitality diploma/degreefrom a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
• Good understanding of scheduling work, and knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals and surfaces. Confident with knowledge of fabric types, colours and fabric care.
• Fluent in English; I understand that additional languages are preferred.

All candidates must hold the right to work in the UK to be considered. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Laundry Attendant at Six Senses London. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.

Six Senses London is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.