LAUNDRY SUPERVISOR-LAUNDRY MASTER JUMPER

This is a "Jumper" position between  Laundry Supervisor and Laundry Master.

Laundry Supervisor

Department / Section: Hotel / Housekeeping
Reports to:  Laundry Master

The Laundry Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of laundry operations, ensuring efficient processing of guest, crew, and hotel linen in accordance with established standards. Reporting to the Laundry Master, this role oversees laundry attendants, maintains quality control, and ensures compliance with safety and operational procedures.

The Laundry Supervisor plays a key role in delivering consistent laundry services, supporting operational efficiency, and maintaining the quality and availability of all laundered items onboard.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily laundry and dry-cleaning operations to ensure timely and efficient processing of guests’ and crew belongings, uniforms and all hotel linen
• Monitor workflow and prioritize tasks to meet operational demands and avoid shortages.
• Inspect finished items to ensure they are clean, properly pressed, stain-free, and in good condition.
• Ensure guest laundry is checked for damages, stains, or missing items upon receipt; properly tagged and sorted prior to processing; cleaned and packed according to established standards.
• Investigate guest complaints, ensuring timely resolution and reporting to the Laundry Master.
• Supervise and support Laundry Attendants during shifts.
• Conduct pre- and post-shift briefings.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, safety procedures, and public health standards.
• Monitor team performance and support Laundry Master with evaluation reports.
• Promote teamwork, efficiency, and accountability within the department.
• Ensure proper handling, cleaning, and routine care of all laundry equipment and facilities.
• Monitor equipment performance and report any defects or breakdowns.
• Follow up on maintenance requests in coordination with the Laundry Master.
• Monitor and verify daily production reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Support inventory control by minimizing loss or damage of linen and uniforms.
• Enforce proper storage of chemicals and equipment.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements to procedures and workflows.  
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the superior, in line with operational needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within laundry operations, in cruise vessels.
• Strong knowledge of fabric care, laundry processes, and industrial laundry equipment handling.
• Demonstrated leadership and team supervision skills.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality control.
• Basic cost awareness with the ability to support waste reduction and efficient resource use.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across departments.
• Professional, reliable, and capable of working in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced maritime environment with fluctuating workloads.
• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to safety, hygiene, and service excellence.

 

Laundry Master

Department / Section: Hotel / Housekeeping
Reports to:  Assistant Executive  Housekeeper / Executive Housekeeper

The Laundry Master is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and performance of all onboard laundry operations, including guest, crew, and hotel linen processing. Reporting directly to the Assistant Executive Housekeeper / Executive Housekeeper, this role ensures efficient production flow, strict quality control, equipment reliability, and compliance with safety and public health standards.

The Laundry Master plays a critical role in maintaining linen quality, supporting hotel operations, and ensuring timely delivery of all laundry services to meet operational and guest expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct, and control all laundry operations onboard.
• Ensure continuous and efficient processing of guest laundry, crew uniforms and all hotel linen.
• Monitor production flow and adjust priorities to prevent shortages across departments.
• Ensure all items are returned clean, pressed, stain-free, and in good condition.
• Establish duty rosters, section plans, and rotation schedules.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to improve performance.
• Conduct performance evaluations in coordination with the Executive Housekeeper.
• Ensure correct handling of fabrics, chemicals, and equipment usage.
• Conduct regular inspections of finished products and production processes.
• Identify operational issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in all laundry areas.
• Ensure all laundry equipment is operated correctly and maintained in optimal condition.
• Schedule and supervise routine cleaning procedures.
• Raise and follow up on maintenance requests with the Technical Department.
• Prepare and manage requisitions for laundry chemicals and consumables to avoid shortages.
• Support departmental budgeting and cost control initiatives.
• Conduct monthly inventories of linen and submit accurate data to the Housekeeping Storekeeper.
• Prepare and submit monthly discard/breakage reports, with clear justification of root causes.
• Ensure compliance with Safety procedures and Public health protocols.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely service delivery.
• Prioritize workloads based on operational demands and turnaround requirements.
• Support special operational needs (turnaround days, peak loads, events).
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the superior, but not limited to the above.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in laundry operations, preferably within cruise ships.
• Strong knowledge of fabric care, stain removal, laundry and dry-cleaning processes, and industrial laundry equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and operational planning abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality control.
• Solid cost awareness and resource management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are considered an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work across departments.
• Professional, reliable, and capable of working in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced maritime environment with fluctuating workloads.
• Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Commitment to safety, hygiene, and service excellence.

Embarkation last week November 2026

Contract length: 9 months on/ 2 off