Laundry Supervisor

Role summary

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The Laundry Supervisor oversees daily laundry operations, including sorting, washing, drying, pressing, folding, and distributing linen, uniforms, and guest garments. The role requires previous experience in hotel laundry operations, strong knowledge of laundry equipment, chemicals, hygiene standards, and garment care. Candidates should be organized, physically fit, attentive to detail, and able to supervise and train team members. Good communication, shift flexibility, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to service quality are expected. Experience in a luxury or high-volume resort environment is advantageous. The supervisor must maintain equipment and inventory, coordinate with housekeeping and other departments, follow health and safety procedures, and ensure laundry is completed efficiently and to hotel standards.

About the employer

Rixos Bab Al Bahr is an all-inclusive luxury resort located in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. It is part of the Rixos brand and operates under Accor, a global hospitality group with hotels and resorts in many countries. The resort offers extensive accommodation, restaurants, bars, pools, entertainment, wellness facilities, and family-oriented activities. Its large operation depends on coordinated teams across housekeeping, food and beverage, guest services, recreation, engineering, and administration. Rixos properties are known for vibrant holiday experiences, international guests, and high service standards. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel procedures, departmental training, and opportunities to develop hospitality skills. Benefits for eligible roles may include staff accommodation, meals, transportation, medical coverage, and travel allowances, depending on the employment package and local company policy.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, retail, aviation, logistics, and business services. Ras Al Khaimah is quieter and more relaxed than Dubai, with beaches, desert landscapes, mountains, and a growing resort industry. UAE culture combines Emirati traditions with a highly international workforce; respectful clothing, punctuality, and sensitivity to Islamic customs are important. Lifestyle can be comfortable, although housing and leisure costs vary by emirate. Arabic is the official language, while English is widely used at work. Most foreign employees need an employer-sponsored residence visa and work permit; the employer normally arranges these after hiring and medical checks. Candidates should verify contract terms, accommodation, insurance, transport, leave, airfare, and recruitment-fee policies before relocating. Summers are extremely hot, so indoor facilities and air-conditioned transport are central to daily life.