Assistant Laundry Manager

Position Overview

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates is seeking an Assistant Laundry Manager to support housekeeping operations and ensure impeccable cleanliness and quality service standards. This non-management role requires oversight of room inspections, coordination with multiple departments, and assistance in employee management.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect guest rooms, public spaces, and pool areas post-cleaning to uphold high quality.
• Manage room status reports, identify discrepancies, prioritize cleaning schedules, and update departing room statuses.
• Assist Housekeeping management in daily operational tasks and serve as a liaison between Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, and Laundry teams.
• Document and resolve room discrepancies in collaboration with Front Desk personnel.
• Communicate room assignment changes efficiently and provide handover information to incoming shifts.
• Support management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, disciplinary actions, motivation, and coaching of staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies related to safety, security, and operational standards; report any hazards or incidents accordingly.
• Maintain professional appearance and confidentiality of company information; safeguard company assets.
• Greet guests warmly and respond to their service needs, including assistance to individuals with disabilities.
• Maintain positive workplace relationships through effective communication and responsiveness to team concerns.
• Physically manage tasks including lifting objects up to 55 pounds unaided, pushing loaded carts on various surfaces, and performing extensive periods of standing, sitting, kneeling, or walking.
• Utilize computer and point of sale systems for work-related documentation and information management.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• At least one year of relevant work experience in a similar environment.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• No specific licenses or certifications required.

Additional Information

• Job Number: 26101595
• Location: Dibba Road, Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
• Schedule: Full Time
• Position Type: Non-Management
• The company values diversity, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of disability, veteran status, or any protected characteristic.
• Le Méridien embraces a culturally rich, creative, and cosmopolitan environment for both guests and associates, fostering memorable service experiences.