Laundry/Uniform Supervisor

Job Description

The Laundry/Uniform Supervisor oversees daily laundry, linen, and uniform operations, ensuring items are collected, cleaned, pressed, repaired, stored, and issued according to hotel standards. Requirements typically include previous experience in hotel laundry, housekeeping, or a similar supervisory role; knowledge of laundry equipment, chemical handling, stain removal, inventory control, and workplace safety; and the ability to lead and schedule a team. Shangri-La expects a service-focused, organized, dependable candidate with strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. Experience in an international or luxury hotel is an advantage.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. Its properties are known for high standards of guest service, comfortable accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, and attention to local culture. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established hotels and resorts in major business and leisure locations, employing teams across rooms, food and beverage, engineering, finance, and guest services. The company promotes professional development, service excellence, teamwork, and a welcoming workplace culture. Benefits for employees may include meals, uniforms, training, medical coverage, service charges, staff rates, and career opportunities within the wider Shangri-La network, although exact benefits vary by property and employment contract.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Hotels regularly recruit staff for housekeeping, laundry, food and beverage, front office, engineering, and management roles. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, and welcoming, with English widely used in the workplace. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities; costs are usually lower outside Manila, though popular resort islands can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants should confirm local employment and government requirements. Relocation planning should include accommodation, transport, healthcare, banking, climate, and emergency contacts. The country has a tropical climate, so candidates should prepare for heat, humidity, and seasonal typhoons. Always verify current immigration rules and benefits directly with Shangri-La before accepting an offer.