Laundry/Uniform Supervisor

Role summary

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The Laundry/Uniform Supervisor oversees daily laundry, linen, and uniform operations, ensuring items are cleaned, pressed, repaired, stored, and distributed to hotel departments on schedule. Candidates should have experience in hotel laundry, housekeeping, or textile services, with knowledge of washing processes, stain removal, equipment operation, inventory control, and workplace safety. Supervisory experience, good organization, attention to detail, physical stamina, and clear communication are expected. The successful candidate should maintain Shangri-La’s service and presentation standards, train team members, control costs, reduce losses, and coordinate effectively with housekeeping, food and beverage, and other operating departments.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and a strong focus on guest comfort. Its Philippines properties serve leisure and business travelers and typically employ teams across rooms, food and beverage, engineering, wellness, events, and administration. Employees may receive structured training, staff meals, uniforms, service charge participation, health benefits, and opportunities for internal career development, although benefits vary by property and employment contract. A Laundry/Uniform Supervisor supports the behind-the-scenes operation that keeps colleagues professionally presented and ensures clean, high-quality linen is available throughout the hotel.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Hotels and resorts regularly recruit staff in housekeeping, laundry, food and beverage, front office, engineering, wellness, and guest services. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed island communities; tropical weather, beaches, local markets, and affordable food are major attractions, though traffic and seasonal storms can be challenging. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants can relocate domestically with valid identification and employment documents. Before moving, confirm accommodation, salary, service charge, transport, medical coverage, working hours, and contract terms. Resort locations may have fewer amenities than major cities, but often provide staff housing or meals.