Company Description
Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center: A Symphony of French Elegance and Saudi Arabian Warmth
The Sofitel Riyadh is dedicated to providing a five-star experience characterized by luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. The hotel's commitment to personalized attention ensures that each guest's stay is not just comfortable but memorable. Blending urban sophistication with refined opulence, the Sofitel Riyadh creates an atmosphere where every detail is thoughtfully curated to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.
By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.
You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!
You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.
Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.
Hospitality is a work of heart,
Join us and become a Heartist®.
Job Description
The Laundry Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of laundry department. He/She will ensure that all linens, uniforms, and guest laundry are cleaned, maintained, and delivered efficiently while upholding the highest standards of hygiene and quality.
- To ensure all the equipment utilized in the laundry is well set-up and maintained and the related instructions and cycles are well adapted and followed-up.
- To ensure a correct and economical use of all the chemicals and that the formulas are respected.
- To ensure a proper storage of the chemicals, respecting the environmental procedures.
- To maintain the linen and laundry par stocks.
- To ensure laundry staff has a full knowledge of all the textiles and their proper care.
- To constantly check the linen, uniform for cleanliness and defects and to recommend replacement if necessary.
- To maintain constant linen flow to the floors and the outlets.
- To ensure proper distribution of all articles and efficient handling of guests, managers and employees uniforms.
- To maintain a record of consumption of all the chemicals per wash and to prepare monthly productivity reports.
- To ensure work areas and stores are always in a good state of maintenance and that fire hazards and safety hazards are removed.
- To ensure uncompromising levels of cleanliness and maintenance through each employee’s responsibility.
- To continuously study and evaluate the operations and procedures to increase revenue and productivity.
- To ensure proper handling of lost and found items.
- To participate in monthly inventories.
- To follow up daily check lists.
- To work closely and enthusiastically with other departments to ensure teamwork and the smooth efficient operation of the hotel.
- To manage any guest complaint in a professional manner, by owning it, resolving it to the guest satisfaction and recording it.
- To ensure that all team members are updated with the latest administrative, organizational, operational or other changes and news.
- To conduct / attend a daily line up briefing with the Laundry team to recapitulate tasks and activity.
- To ensure trainings and regular “refresher” courses are conducted and attended as scheduled.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred: Certifications in laundry operations, housekeeping management, or workplace safety.
- Prior experience in a supervisory role within hotel or commercial laundry settings
- Knowledge of laundry processes, including sorting, washing, drying, and quality control.
- Familiarity with commercial laundry machines and maintenance procedures.
- Understanding of cleaning chemicals and proper handling for safety compliance.
- Ability to supervise, train, and motivate laundry staff for efficient workflow
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills to manage operations smoothly
- Ensuring linens, uniforms, and guest laundry meet cleanliness and presentation standards
- Enforcing health and safety regulations to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
