Laundry Manager

Raffles Hotels & Resorts; Makkah Al Mukarramah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Makkah is seeking a leader for their laundry department. This role requires managing daily operations, ensuring high service standards, and maintaining linen inventories. The ideal candidate has leadership experience and strong problem-solving skills, with a minimum of five years in laundry operations. This position supports a dynamic environment and offers the chance to work with a globally recognized hotel brand.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience required.
• Minimum of five years laundry experience.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the department.
• Address guest concerns and notify proper departments as required.
• Manage departmental budget in a fiscally responsible manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Computer literacy

Education

University/College degree in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Windows applications

Job description

Company Description

Raffles Makkah Palace promises the exceptional standards inherent in the Raffles name and enhanced by Arab hospitality values. Raffles Makkah Palace offers 219 Suites & duplex Villas with breathtaking views of the Masjid Al Haram, the Holy Ka’aba and the city. The hotel combines the best of local cuisine and international dishes in each of its four outlets creating a unique and welcoming atmosphere in this diving setting. Guests can also indulge and immerse themselves in a relaxing sensory experience in our world renowned spa and fitness center or hold high-powered business gatherings in any of our state-of-the-art meeting rooms.

Job Description

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the department and ensure service standards are followed
• Address guest concerns and react quickly, logging and notifying proper departments as required
• To liaise with the Valet Supervisor in order to ensure an efficient Uniform Program that includes proper inventories, ordering and distribution of uniforms, as well as preventive maintenance program for proper upkeep of all uniforms.
• To take full responsibility for managing linen inventories and linen quality controls, inclusive of conducting accurate quarterly linen inventories; and to ensure accurate linen distribution to guest floors and Food & Beverage outlets.
• To keep records of linen productions and losses, and to maintain proper linen discard programs, including rag control and distribution.
• Conduct regularly scheduled departmental meetings
• Manage the departmental budget in a fiscally responsible manner
• Oversee the recruitment and training of all Laundry Colleagues
• Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
• Report necessary maintenance items
• Follow all safety and sanitation policies
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience required
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications preferred
• University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Minimum of five years laundry experience
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and of necessary safety precautions
  
  

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