Laundry/Uniform Supervisor

Job Description

The Laundry/Uniform Supervisor oversees daily laundry and uniform operations, including sorting, washing, drying, pressing, repairs, inventory control, and timely distribution of staff uniforms and guest linen. Candidates should have hospitality or laundry experience, supervisory skills, knowledge of garment-care procedures, and the ability to operate or monitor commercial laundry equipment. Attention to detail, organization, physical stamina, and basic computer and stock-control skills are expected. The successful candidate should maintain high hygiene and quality standards, schedule staff effectively, control costs, follow workplace safety procedures, and coordinate closely with Housekeeping, Human Resources, and other hotel departments. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays is normally required.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for personalized service, upscale accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, and resort experiences. Its Philippine properties include major urban and island destinations and typically provide structured hotel operations, employee training, career development, and international service standards. A Laundry/Uniform Supervisor supports the behind-the-scenes systems that help maintain presentation, cleanliness, comfort, and operational efficiency throughout the property. Responsibilities may involve working with multicultural teams and coordinating with several departments. Exact benefits, compensation, and employment conditions depend on the specific Shangri-La property, the candidate’s experience, and the final employment contract.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other resort destinations, particularly in hotels, restaurants, cruise services, tourism, and wellness. Filipino workplace culture is generally friendly, cooperative, and respectful of hierarchy, with English widely used in professional settings. Island living can provide warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities, and a relaxed social lifestyle, although transport, healthcare access, utilities, and internet quality vary by location. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly involving Department of Labor and Employment approval and immigration processing; requirements should be confirmed with the employer and Philippine authorities. Local employees should verify salary, accommodation, meals, transportation, benefits, probation terms, and duty schedules before accepting a resort position. Living costs are usually lower outside Manila, but popular tourist islands can be comparatively expensive.