Direct all areas of Laundry in the requirements of the hotel in both daily and long term operations.
Directly responsible for the administration and maintenance of an effective and continuous training programmed for all laundry staff.
Develop standard operating procedures for new task or procedures documents all procedures
Liaise with the Executive Housekeeper daily, to ensure there is a full understanding of the requirements of the laundry department, particularly during peak occupancy periods.
Co-operate with the Food and Beverage Manager to ensure that adequate supplies of linen are available at all the times and presentation is of the standard required.
Carry out regular checks in the Food and Beverage outlets to ensure the presentation of linen is at the required standard.
Check the quality of guest laundry, dry cleaning on regular basis.
Check all equipment on a regular basis to ensure that it is properly maintained and in good working order.
Prepare maintenance requisitions and maintain an efficient follow up file to ensure that equipment does not fall in to disrepair.
Ensure that adequate quantities of laundry and dry cleaning supplies are maintained, check incoming orders supplies and equipment.
Prepare all necessary reports for the Executive Housekeeper, prepare monthly reports of the operations of the department.
Stay well informed of all new laundry and dry cleaning product, system and new equipment available for possible improvement of quality and service.
Make a comparison of cost of product used with comparable products.
Schedule staff roaster to reflect the projected occupancy and business activity to ensure operating efficiency, consistent with good service and quality.
Ensure guest laundry, dry cleaning and pressing is completed according to department standards and procedures
Post bills accurately and in a timely manner
Process all departmental paperwork
Keep a strict control and record of items sent for laundering by staff members
Assist Executive Housekeeper in assessing team members’ attendance and performance