Laundry Manager

Role summary

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The Laundry Manager oversees the hotel’s laundry and linen operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, timely delivery, cost control, and equipment safety. Candidates are generally expected to have several years of laundry or housekeeping experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort, with supervisory or managerial experience. Strong knowledge of laundry chemicals, textile care, stain removal, quality control, inventory management, and workplace health and safety is important. The role requires good leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate should be comfortable managing staff schedules, coordinating with housekeeping and other departments, monitoring operating costs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring consistent service during busy periods.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and known for its hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are recognized for refined service, comfortable accommodations, restaurants, wellness facilities, and strong local hospitality. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. The company places emphasis on guest satisfaction, service excellence, teamwork, professional development, and responsible operations. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and are expected to uphold high grooming, safety, cleanliness, and service standards. A Laundry Manager would support the property’s housekeeping operation by ensuring that guest linens, uniforms, towels, and other textiles are processed efficiently and consistently.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with varied opportunities in tourism, hospitality, business process services, healthcare, education, technology, and construction. Major employment hubs include Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, Boracay, and Palawan, while resort destinations offer seasonal and long-term hotel work. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by regional traditions, Christianity, and English-language media. Lifestyle costs vary: Manila and major resort areas are more expensive, while smaller cities can be more affordable. Tropical weather, traffic, and occasional typhoons should be considered when relocating. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit and a 9(g) employment visa; requirements can change. Employers often assist with documentation, accommodation, transport, or relocation, so these benefits should be confirmed before accepting an offer.