Laundry Supervisor

Role summary

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The Laundry Supervisor oversees daily laundry operations, including sorting, washing, drying, pressing, folding, stain treatment, linen control, and uniform distribution. Candidates should have previous laundry or housekeeping experience, preferably in a luxury hotel, along with knowledge of laundry equipment, chemicals, hygiene standards, and workplace safety. Good organization, attention to detail, physical stamina, basic computer skills, and the ability to lead and schedule team members are expected. The successful candidate will maintain consistent quality, control costs, reduce linen loss, coordinate with hotel departments, train staff, and ensure guest items and hotel textiles are handled professionally. Flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays, is normally required.

About the employer

The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place is a luxury hotel located in Jakarta's prominent Sudirman Central Business District. It is part of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, a globally recognized Marriott International luxury brand known for personalized service, refined accommodation, high service standards, and strong attention to detail. The hotel serves business travelers, international visitors, local guests, and event clients, offering guest rooms, dining venues, meeting facilities, and wellness services. Employees typically work in a structured hospitality environment with formal operational procedures, grooming expectations, service training, and opportunities to develop within Marriott International. A Laundry Supervisor supports the hotel's housekeeping operation by ensuring that linens, uniforms, towels, and guest laundry meet quality, cleanliness, presentation, and delivery standards.

Working in Indonesia

Jakarta is on Java, Indonesia's main economic island and the country's largest hospitality and employment hub. Hotel opportunities are available in housekeeping, food and beverage, front office, engineering, events, and management, especially in luxury properties and business districts. Jakarta has a diverse urban culture, excellent restaurants, shopping, nightlife, museums, and convenient access to airports and surrounding destinations. Living costs vary considerably, with central areas being more expensive than outer districts; traffic and humidity are important lifestyle considerations. Foreign employees generally need employer sponsorship and the appropriate Indonesian work and stay permits before starting employment. Employers commonly assist with documentation, but candidates should confirm visa, tax, housing, insurance, and relocation arrangements in writing. Bahasa Indonesia is useful, while English is valuable in international hotels. Java also offers easy travel to beaches, mountains, cultural sites, Bali, and other Indonesian islands.