Assistant Laundry Manager

Loews Hotels & Co•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort. Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our “power of we” culture. Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight? We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access. We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun. We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential. We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members. We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community. We care for you, just as we care for others. About Lakewood Regional Support Our regional support center provides resources to our hotels for multiple areas including Human Resources, Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Security, Group Reservations, Guest Contact Center, Information Technology, Laundry and Communications. This position reports directly the Laundry Manager and oversees all Laundry/Valet operations. Included are the timely production and delivery of guestroom, food and beverage and pool linens/terry to the hotels: the preparation of reports to ensure adequate response to the needs of the hotels; adherence to established operational budgetary guidelines and federal, state, and locally mandated safety and environmental regulations. Additional responsibilities include training, performance evaluations, scheduling and supervising the personnel within the department.

Requirements

Four + years supervisory experience in a modern, full service laundry operation, within the Hospitality industry or a commercial laundry dealing with hospitality clients
Extensive knowledge of modern laundry equipment operation and production capabilities
Knowledge of laundry chemicals, their use and MSDS safety related requirements
Effective managerial, leadership and organizational skills
Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communications skills
Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

Supervises the Laundry/Valet Department operations to ensure efficient delivery of quality product in a timely manner
Ensures adherence to all departmental guidelines, policies and procedures
Schedules personnel so as to ensure optimum performance of Laundry/Valet operations, monitors daily payroll reports to ensure adherence to established budgetary guidelines for labor expense
Establishes production schedules designed to meet the requirements of the respective hotels and monitors activities to ensure that schedules are met
Supervises personnel, work assignments, and scheduling of product/equipment usage to maximize performance and productivity of available resources
Attends meetings as necessary in order to keep up to date on respective hotel related activities/information
Communicates frequently with hotel Housekeeping Directors and managers, F & B Directors and managers and Star Service managers to obtain information necessary to establish production schedules which address the current needs of the individual properties with regard to linen, terry, employee uniforms and employee and guest valet
Assists Laundry/Valet Manager in coordination of inventory control and replacement purchase requisitions for all guestroom linen/terry and food and beverage linen.
Conducts periodic inventories of all linen and terry products, generates monthly usage report
Communicates pertinent information to manager in order to maintain effective operation of the department
Holds daily “huddles” with Supervisors and monthly staff meetings as required to maintain communications with all department personnel.
Monitors chemical usage so as to maintain acceptable “per pound” production process costs
Produces reports relating to employee/equipment productivity, linen and terry usage, damage/discard statistics necessary to evaluate department performance and assist in maintaining operating par stocks for all guest room / F&B; linen, terry
Interacts with Engineering on equipment repairs and preventive maintenance schedules, monitors performance of all recommended/required activities to ensure equipment performs safely, efficiently and that down time is kept to a minimum
Stays current with regard to changes in technology, and/or operational procedures that effect the operation of the Laundry/Valet Department
Interviews, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines departmental personnel according to Loews standards
Follows New Hire Training and on-going training programs in accordance with Loews Hotels corporate training standards.
Determines need for, and conducts appropriate on-going training on equipment operation, sorting, safety and basics of laundry production.
Evaluates individual employee performance, determines areas where need for improvement or requirements for advancement exist, establishes goals, objectives and training needs required to achieve same
Other duties as assigned
Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
Notifies appropriate individual promptly and fully of problems and/or unusual matters of significance
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management and fellow employees
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with Laundry/Valet standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Attends appropriate meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Complies with hotel standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with uniform and grooming standards