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Wyndham Garden is now seeking a Laundry Team Leader to join our team at Wyndham Garden Manama in Bahrain.

Job Summary

The Laundry Team Leader is responsible for assisting the Executive Housekeeper by ensuring that all areas have an adequate supply of clean, pressed linen as needed.

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

• At least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field required.

• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred

Physical Requirements

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.

• Heavy work - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Ability to stand during entire shift.

General Requirements

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.

• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.

• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.

• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.

• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.

• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.

• Comply with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.

• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.

• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.

• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.

• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.

• Perform other duties as requested by management.

• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.

Fundamental Requirements

• Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to guests, managers and fellow employees.

• Prepare weekly schedules according to business needs.

• Oversee daily linen requisitions.

• Coordinate pre-treating of soiled linen as necessary.

• Coordinate monthly linen inventory, including records of all damaged and stained linen.

• Train staff on handling and safe operation of chemicals.

• Supervise all Laundry employees.

• Always practice safe work habits to ensure safety to guests and fellow employees.

• Perform all duties of Laundry Attendant.

• Ensure cleanliness of Laundry area.

• Check machines daily to ensure proper working order. Contact supplier to perform regular check and train staff on new procedures/products.

• Complete daily payroll and pay period summaries.

• Prepare Standard of the Week for staff.

• Observe, report and assist in correcting linen abuse.

• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through our network of approximately 872,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the hospitality industry. Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the world in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham employs more than 2,000 corporate team members worldwide who are dedicated to the Company’s mission of making hotel travel possible for all. Supporting thousands of franchisees and a growing global portfolio of 24 hotel brands—think household names like Wyndham, La Quinta, Ramada, Days Inn and Super 8—Wyndham team members are a widespread group of individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds. Our unique Count on Me culture, commitment to flexibility and core values of Integrity, Accountability, Inclusivity, Caring and Fun are just part of what continues to make Wyndham an award-winning best place to work.

Job Location: Wyndham Garden Manama, Building 65, Road 4003, Block 340, Juffair,P.O. Box 13220, Manama, Manama NA

Employment Status: Full-time

Employment Disclaimer

In some locations around the world, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts manages hotel properties on behalf of a third party owner. At many of those properties, the Hotel owner is the actual employer, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts performs recruiting and hiring functions on behalf of the owner. I understand and agree that, by applying through this site, I may be applying for a position with a company other than Wyndham Hotels & Resorts where Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is serving only as the recruiter and will not be my actual employer.