Laundry/Uniform Supervisor

Role summary

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The Laundry/Uniform Supervisor oversees daily laundry, linen, and uniform operations, ensuring items are cleaned, repaired, stored, and distributed according to hotel standards. Candidates should have previous experience in hotel laundry, housekeeping, or a related service operation, preferably in a supervisory role. Knowledge of commercial laundry equipment, stain removal, inventory control, hygiene procedures, and workplace safety is expected. The successful candidate should be organized, physically fit, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading a team. Strong communication, scheduling, problem-solving, and quality-control skills are important. The role also requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays while maintaining Shangri-La’s standards for cleanliness, guest service, cost control, and employee presentation.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Singapore and known for its hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are recognized for attentive service, comfortable accommodation, dining, wellness facilities, and strong destination-based experiences. Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts operates in the Philippines, where it has established well-known city and resort properties serving business travelers, families, and leisure guests. The company places emphasis on genuine hospitality, professional development, teamwork, and consistent operating standards. Employees typically work in a structured hotel environment with opportunities to build experience across rooms, food and beverage, guest services, and support departments. Specific benefits, compensation, and career progression depend on the property, employment status, and local labor policies.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment centers in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Hospitality jobs are available in hotels, resorts, restaurants, casinos, cruise-related services, and tourism businesses, with stronger seasonal demand in popular beach locations. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and service-focused, while English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed island communities; housing, transport, healthcare, and internet access are usually more developed in major cities. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, while Filipino citizens require standard local employment documentation. Relocating staff should confirm accommodation, transportation, medical coverage, taxes, contract terms, and work authorization before arrival. Costs are typically lower outside Manila, though resort areas can become expensive during peak seasons.