Lead Laundry Attendant
Job Description
Albert Hotel in Fredericksburg, TX is hiring a Lead Laundry Attendant (onsite) to lead daily laundry operations and ensure linens and laundry items are processed, inspected, inventoried, and delivered to hotel standards.
Responsibilities
- Follow all operational standards, policies, procedures, manuals, training materials, memos, and verbal instructions
- Lead teammates in completing daily assigned laundry tasks
- Assist with training new staff members in the laundry department
- In the absence of a supervisor, act as the point person for questions and team direction
- Sort, wash, dry, and fold linens, towels, and other laundry items according to established procedures
- Identify stains and pre-treat linens and fabrics prior to washing for optimal results
- Clean and maintain laundry equipment regularly; report maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate department
- Track linen inventory and notify the supervisor when reordering is needed to maintain adequate stock levels
- Inspect cleaned items for cleanliness and quality to ensure they meet hotel standards before returning to circulation
- Distribute clean, folded laundry to housekeeping and other departments as needed
- Maintain a lost and found system for laundry items and return items to the appropriate departments
- Follow safety and sanitation guidelines while handling and processing laundry items
- Coordinate with housekeeping and front office departments to support smooth operations and timely laundry delivery
- Respond promptly to guest comments and concerns; notify the immediate supervisor and apply corrective measures when necessary
- Maintain clear communication with departments and management using email, logbooks, and meetings to meet outlet needs
- Support special projects as needed
- Be available to fill in and assist in other areas to keep the outlet running efficiently as directed by the outlet manager; attend relevant meetings as assigned
Requirements
- Previous experience in laundry operations or a related field preferred
- Ability to interpret standard operating procedures, safety guidance, and sanitation instructions
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy bags of laundry
- Time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize laundry processing efficiently
Compensation
- Salary: USD 20 per hourly
Benefits
- Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
- 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
- Health, vision + dental benefits
- 401K matching
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships
Benefits for full-time employees: We offer competitive wages and additional benefits (details listed above).