Barrington Hotel Housekeeping - Laundry Supervisor

The Armour Group Limited•Halifax, NS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barrington Hotel, located in the heart of Downtown Halifax, is seeking a Laundry Supervisor to join their team. This role involves leading a shift, supporting daily laundry operations and staff, and ensuring genuine Halifax hospitality is delivered to guests. The Armour Group Limited values employees and their well-being, offering opportunities for work-life balance, career growth, and long-term job stability.

Requirements

Experience working in a fast-paced laundry department
Ability to work different shifts
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task
Ability to evaluate processes to ensure efficiency
Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate employees
Exemplary understanding of and commitment to confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Previous experience managing employees is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Operating washing machines and dryers efficiently to launder hotel linens, towels, and uniforms
Sorting, washing, drying, folding, and storing clean laundry items according to established procedures
Inspecting laundry for stains or damage and taking appropriate action to address any issues
Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the laundry area, ensuring equipment is in good working condition
Assisting in managing day-to-day operations, ensuring quality, standards, and meeting customer expectations
Managing laundry procedures and required flow of linen
Ensuring quality controls are in place for all linen processes
Understanding daily targets and effectively communicating these to the team
Supporting the laundry manager with ensuring accurate staffing levels based on workload
Communicating the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety
Comprehending budgets and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of the department
Coaching and mentoring employees to reach their full potential
Ensuring consistent workflow to minimize peaks and valleys in production
Bringing issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary
Assisting in ordering and managing necessary supplies, ensuring workers have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs
Performing other similar or related duties as may be required from time to time

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including Health and Dental Benefits, LTD and Life Insurance
RRSP's
Paid vacation days
Paid sick days
Bonus potential
Employee Assistance Program
Continuing education support
Discounts at selected Queens Marque restaurants
Free fitness facility access
Opportunity for internal career growth