Laundry Pressman

Role summary

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The Laundry Pressman operates pressing and finishing equipment to clean, press, fold, and prepare hotel linen, uniforms, guest clothing, and other textiles. The role requires practical laundry or garment-care experience, familiarity with pressing machines, attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to follow safety and quality procedures. The successful candidate is expected to handle fabrics carefully, maintain consistent presentation standards, meet production deadlines, identify stains or damage, keep the work area clean, and follow Marriott and St. Regis service standards. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays is normally required. Previous experience in a hotel laundry or commercial laundry is preferred, while basic communication skills and a reliable, team-oriented attitude are important.

About the employer

The St. Regis Doha is a luxury hotel in Qatar operated under Marriott International’s St. Regis brand. Located in the West Bay area, the property is known for refined service, elegant accommodation, restaurants, leisure facilities, and personalized butler-style hospitality. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous countries and brands. Employees at The St. Regis Doha work in an international environment and are expected to maintain high standards of grooming, guest service, teamwork, discretion, and operational quality. The hotel offers opportunities across rooms, food and beverage, culinary, engineering, finance, sales, and guest services. Benefits for overseas employees may include accommodation, transportation, meals, medical insurance, annual leave, and return airfare, depending on the employment contract.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is not an island but a peninsula on the Arabian Gulf, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle center. Hospitality jobs are common in luxury hotels, restaurants, resorts, events, and tourism, particularly around Doha, Lusail, and The Pearl. The culture combines modern international living with strong Islamic traditions; modest dress, respectful behavior, and awareness of Ramadan customs are important. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are generally pleasant. Most expatriates live in employer-provided accommodation or shared housing and use company transport, taxis, or the metro. A Qatar work visa and residence permit are normally arranged by the employer after a formal offer, with medical checks and document attestation often required. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, transport, working hours, leave, airfare, and recruitment fees in writing before relocating.