Laundry Manager

Role summary

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The Laundry Manager oversees all hotel laundry operations, including the collection, sorting, washing, drying, pressing, and distribution of guest, staff, and linen items. Requirements typically include previous supervisory or management experience in hotel laundry or housekeeping, knowledge of commercial laundry equipment, textile care, inventory control, health and safety procedures, and quality standards. The candidate is expected to lead and train colleagues, schedule shifts, monitor productivity, control costs, coordinate with housekeeping and other departments, maintain equipment, and ensure timely service. Strong organization, problem-solving, communication, and attention to detail are essential. Experience in a luxury hotel and familiarity with Marriott or similar operating standards would be advantageous.

About the employer

The St. Regis Doha is a luxury beachfront hotel in Qatar operated under the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. The property is known for refined service, elegant accommodation, restaurants, lounges, spa facilities, event spaces, and access to private beach and leisure amenities. St. Regis hotels serve an international luxury clientele and emphasize personalized hospitality, high presentation standards, and distinctive guest experiences. Employees work in a multicultural environment and are expected to maintain professional grooming, discretion, service consistency, and strong teamwork. Marriott International provides global hospitality career opportunities, structured operating procedures, training resources, and potential mobility across its worldwide hotel portfolio. Benefits for Qatar-based roles vary by contract but may include accommodation, meals, transportation, medical insurance, paid leave, and annual return airfare.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a peninsula rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle hub. Hospitality opportunities are available in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, catering, events, aviation, and tourism, particularly for experienced international candidates. Qatar’s culture is welcoming but conservative; modest dress, respect for Islamic customs, and awareness of Ramadan practices are important. The lifestyle offers modern shopping, beaches, museums, desert excursions, sports, and a large expatriate community. Employers commonly sponsor work visas and residence permits, arrange medical checks, and may provide accommodation or a housing allowance, transport, healthcare, and annual airfare. Before relocating, confirm the written contract, benefits, probation terms, working hours, and document-attestation requirements. Doha has excellent infrastructure, but living costs can be high without employer support. Public transport is improving, while taxis and ride-hailing services are widely available.