Asst. Laundry Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

This supervising position supports the Laundry Master/Laundry Manager on overseeing the Laundry & Linen Operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring that the production requirements by machine are met, in the valet
• Ensuring that the new tagging sequence for guest items is followed properly
• Ensuring that one valet attendant is on call after the daily duties for express services
• Ensuring that the tunnel washer is working correctly 100% of the time, achieving 24 transfers per hour
• Ensuring that the correct chemical formulas are being used
• Ensuring that the tunnel washer is being loaded at 100% capacity, using the sequence 8/8 (Linen & Terry)
• Checking the tunnel washer computer and validating that the chemical formulas were properly changed per the sequence
• Ensuring that the conveyer is unloaded on time, with no delay
• Ensuring that the clean linen/towels are delivered to the correct working station
• Ensuring that a correct schedule for breaks coverage is in place
• Ensuring that daily demand is input on the valet KPI boards
• Checking all KPI dashboards to ensure that team is on schedule. If the team is not on schedule adjustment must take place accordingly to achieve the required production levels
• Discussing with the laundry team each day if the productivity goals were achieved
• Ensuring that the linen flow is continuous
• Directing overall resources to ensure that each LATD works according to the set machine work standards
• Provides appropriate coaching to LATD regarding productivity
• In charge of the monthly inventory in the laundry and linen room area
• Ensuring that the daily linen and towels demand is delivered to the housekeeping lockers on every deck
• Provide proper training on the use of the equipment to new crew members
• Provide proper training on the use of the Ecolab chemicals and formulas
• Provide Safety training on the laundry equipment and the laundry area in general.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years relevant & equivalent Laundry Operational Management Experience in a luxury hotel or onboard a premium cruise ship
• Ability to apply customer service skills according to Royal Caribbean International’s The Royal Way when interacting with guests and coworkers.
• Software proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project & PowerPoint required, as well as MS Office Outlook 365 email software