Summary
Accor is hiring a Laundry Attendant for Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. The role involves sorting, washing, inspecting, pressing and distributing hotel linen, uniforms and guest laundry, while maintaining hygiene and safe equipment use. Previous hotel or commercial laundry experience is preferred, and experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel is an advantage. The position requires basic English, attention to detail and flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
The posting
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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.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!
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Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
What’s in it for you:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
- Learning programs through our Academies.
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
Job Description
The Laundry Attendant is responsible for ensuring the efficient and high-quality processing of all hotel linen, uniforms, guest laundry, and other fabric items. The role requires excellent attention to detail, knowledge of laundry operations, and a strong commitment to maintaining the high standards expected in a 5-star luxury hotel.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, sort, count, and classify hotel linen, uniforms, guest laundry, and other fabric items according to established procedures.
- Operate washing machines, dryers, ironing machines, presses, and other laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
- Inspect all items for stains, damage, and quality before and after the washing process.
- Apply appropriate washing, stain-removal, drying, pressing, and finishing techniques according to fabric type and hotel standards.
- Fold, press, package, and distribute clean linen and uniforms to the appropriate departments.
- Process guest laundry and dry-cleaning items accurately and within the required turnaround time.
- Maintain proper separation of clean and soiled linen to ensure hygiene and prevent cross-contamination.
- Report damaged, stained, or missing items to the Laundry Supervisor promptly.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laundry area, equipment, and storage areas.
- Follow all hotel health, safety, hygiene, chemical-handling, and environmental
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous experience in a hotel laundry or commercial laundry is preferred.
- Experience in a 4- or 5-star hotel is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of laundry operations, fabric care, stain removal, washing, drying, ironing, and pressing.
- Ability to operate laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
- Good physical fitness and ability to stand for long periods and lift/move laundry bags or linen.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high hygiene and quality standards.
- Basic communication skills in English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
- Reliable, hardworking, and able to work in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.
Additional Information
Your team and working environment:
- Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is a unique resort; where exclusivity and luxury define every experience, every time. Our luxurious family getaway is located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island with its clear blue waters and fine white sands overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
- At Accor, we are Heartists!
Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other. We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding