Laundry Manager

Role summary

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The Laundry Manager oversees all hotel laundry operations, including washing, drying, pressing, sorting, linen control, uniform care, equipment use, and quality standards. Candidates typically need hotel laundry or housekeeping experience, supervisory skills, knowledge of fabric care and chemical handling, and the ability to manage staffing, schedules, costs, and inventory. Shangri-La expects a hands-on, organized leader who can maintain hygiene and presentation standards, train colleagues, reduce linen loss, follow health and safety procedures, and coordinate effectively with housekeeping, food and beverage, and other departments. Flexibility, attention to detail, physical stamina, and a strong service mindset are important.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalized service, comfortable accommodation, extensive dining facilities, and resort experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent hotels and resorts in destinations including Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, employee development, teamwork, professional standards, and responsible business practices. A Laundry Manager joining Shangri-La would work within a structured international hotel environment, supporting the smooth operation of guest rooms, restaurants, spa facilities, uniforms, and public-area services while helping maintain the brand’s high standards for cleanliness, presentation, efficiency, and hospitality.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and emerging beach destinations. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, wellness facilities, and tourism businesses regularly recruit experienced operational staff. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, sociable, and English-friendly, although local customs and regional languages vary. Island life can offer warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities, and a relaxed community atmosphere, but transport, healthcare access, internet reliability, and living costs differ significantly by location. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly involving an Alien Employment Permit and a 9(g) pre-arranged employee visa; requirements should be confirmed with the employer and Philippine authorities. Relocating candidates should arrange authenticated documents, medical checks, accommodation, insurance, and emergency funds. Domestic flights and ferries connect major islands, while smaller destinations may have limited transport during severe weather.