Assistant Laundry Manager

Role summary

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The Assistant Laundry Manager supports the Laundry Manager in running daily laundry operations, ensuring guest rooms, restaurants, spa facilities and colleague uniforms receive clean, correctly finished linen and garments. Requirements typically include previous laundry or housekeeping supervisory experience, knowledge of commercial washing, drying, pressing and stain-removal procedures, and an understanding of health, safety and chemical-handling standards. The successful candidate should be organized, physically fit, quality-focused and comfortable supervising a multicultural team. Responsibilities include scheduling staff, monitoring linen inventory, checking quality, controlling costs, coordinating with housekeeping and other departments, training colleagues, and maintaining equipment and workplace cleanliness. Hospitality experience in a resort or international hotel is advantageous.

About the employer

Le Méridien Al Aqah Beach Resort is a beachfront luxury resort located on Al Aqah Beach in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. It operates under the Le Méridien brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. The resort offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, leisure facilities, swimming pools, spa services, water activities and conference or event spaces. Its location between the Hajar Mountains and the Gulf of Oman attracts leisure travelers, families, groups and destination events. As a Marriott property, it generally follows international standards for guest service, colleague training, operational consistency and workplace professionalism. Employment may provide opportunities to work with colleagues and guests from many nationalities, while gaining experience in a large resort environment and the wider Marriott network.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers coastal resort destinations, including Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman. Hospitality opportunities are strong in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, housekeeping, food and beverage, engineering and guest services, especially in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The culture combines Emirati traditions with a highly international working environment. Respect for Islam, local customs, modest public behavior and professional conduct is important. Lifestyle ranges from modern shopping and dining to beaches, desert excursions, mountain trips and water sports. Employers commonly sponsor work visas, medical checks, Emirates ID processing and residency for overseas hires; contracts may also include accommodation, transport, meals and flights. Candidates should confirm benefits, probation terms, working hours and contract conditions before relocating. Costs and climate vary, with very hot summers and more comfortable outdoor weather from October to April.