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Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa

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REF65999O

Linen Supervisor

Region

Luxury & Lifestyle


Company Description

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. We know that to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That is why you'll find exceptional work opportunities-throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific-as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that included landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment: we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS


Job Description

Scope of position

The Linen Supervisor supports the daily operations of the laundry and linen department, ensuring timely and high-quality processing of all linens and uniforms for guests, staff, and management. Reporting to the Linen Manager, this role oversees laundry staff, maintains cleanliness and safety standards, and assists in tracking linen movement, inventory control, and equipment upkeep. The Linen Supervisor also provides financial and administrative support, helping to ensure cost-effective operations and accurate reporting.

General Duties and Responsibilities

  • Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service.
  • Clean laundry and other work area so that health standards are met.
  • Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and iron and fold dried items.
  • Sort, count, and mark clean linens and store them in linen closets.
  • Empty wastebaskets and linen to relevant areas.
  • Clean rugs, carpets and draperies using vacuum cleaners and shampooers.
  • Keep storage area and carts well-stocked, clean, and tidy.
  • Carry linens, towels, toilet items, and cleaning supplies, using wheeled carts.
  • Replenish supplies, such as bathroom items and linens.
  • Disinfect equipment and supplies, using germicides or steam-operated sterilizers.
  • Observe precautions required to protect guest property and report damage, theft, and found articles to supervisors.
  • Request repair services and wait for repair workers to arrive. 
  • Assign duties to other staff and give instructions regarding work methods and routines.
  • Run errands, such as taking laundry to the cleaners and or guest rooms.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

  • Constant standing and walking throughout shift

Qualifications

  • Previous experience is an asset.
  • Minimum of two year experience in a high-volume laundry /house keeping operations.
  • Guest focused with a passion for service and standards excellence.
  • Must be strong team player.
  • Basic knowledge of laundry operation
  • Highly organized, result oriented.
  • Must be able to work well under pressure in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
  • Must be able to work shifts.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Diversidade & Inclusão para a Accor significa acolher cada um e respeitar suas diferenças, priorizando apenas qualidades e habilidades na ampliação de oportunidades de emprego e desenvolvimento. Nossa ambição é proporcionar emprego com propósito, e uma cultura acolhedora, excelentes condições de trabalho e promover o desenvolvimento de todas as pessoas, incluindo as pessoas com deficiência. Não hesite em nos informar de quaisquer necessidades específicas que possa ter para que possamos levá-las em consideração.

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