Laundry Master (M/F)

Open 55d

To train, coach, council, support and delegate the Laundry Staff;
To ensure that all Guests and Crew linen, towels, personal clothing and uniforms as well as all table cloths and serviettes are cleaned and well maintained;
Participating in the laundry team and maintaining daily operation, including washing, ironing of bed lines, towels, tablecloths, napkins, uniforms, and guest clothing;
To ensure that all cleaning equipment is properly and securely stored away when not on duty and to keep assigned area clean and tidy at all times;
To ensure that the Laundry and equipment is cleaned thoroughly on a daily basis and to schedule wash downs during regular intervals;
Provide assistance to stateroom stewardess during turn around day by stripping beds, pillows and vacuuming the rooms and corridors;
To report work orders when deficiencies are noted or when maintenance is required and to follow up on the work orders in a timely manner;
Assisting with loading of luggage as directed;
To adhere to and to ensure that the Laundry Department Staff adheres to all Company Policies and Procedures, Manuals and Directives;
Other responsibilities, as assigned, but not limited to the above.

College degree is recommended for this position;
Experience in a hotel or a minimum experience of two (2) years on board a cruise ship in a similar position;
Previous background within laundry and dry cleaning operation;
Good spoken and written English required;
Good communication skills;
Must have very good organizational skills and show attention to detail;
Good administrative skills (basic knowledge in Outlook, Word and Excel) POS knowledge is a plus.
Basic accounting skills;
Very good organizational skills are necessary along with the ability to multitask;
Must possess excellent leadership skills and must be able to maintain a team spirit and the ability to interact with all levels of people;
Must be able to communicate and implement corrective action steps in an effective, yet diplomatic fashion;
Must be able to remain calm under pressure;
Needs to have an outgoing personality and has to possess a positive attitude, maintaining a friendly and approachable demeanour towards Crew and Officers at all times.

Financial Responsibilities

To ensure that the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment in the Laundry is implemented at all times;
To ensure that Safe Lifting Techniques are practiced at all times in the Laundry Department;
To be familiar with Ship´s Emergency plans;
To be familiar with Safe Working Practices.

Emergency Duties

Team Communication and Meetings

To attend meetings with the Housekeeping Manager;
To communicate with the Housekeeping Manager as well as further Laundry staff on a regular basis;
To encourage and demonstrate good communication, excellent teamwork and continuous training, couching and counseling.

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