Laundry Attendant at Sonesta Hotels International Corporation in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Description Summary

The Laundry Attendant (LA) works with the Housekeeping Management Team to work in the commercial laundry facility. The LA's responsibilities include cleaning and storing linens in a timely, organized manner to ensure that hotel's laundry and linen needs are met. The LA may be scheduled to clean guest rooms and public space areas in accordance with time, product and placement standards to ensure total guest satisfaction.

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver on the promise of Sonesta Service in all interactions with guests and clients according to the Sonesta G.U.E.S.T. standards.


• Receive soiled and sort all articles by kind, color and degree of soil. Inspect all laundry and linens and records all damaged or stained items.


• Operate washers and dryers according to hotel standards and manufacturers' guidelines.


• Monitor laundry supplies and equipment to ensure they are sufficient and in working order.


• Fold and store clean linens, report damages to supervisor.


• Clean and service assigned rooms or areas according to established standards and procedures including making beds, dusting, vacuuming, cleaning and sanitizing bathrooms, removing trash, etc. May include cleaning the kitchen area, room refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, dishware, etc.


• Notify supervisor when service is completed so rooms may be sold or occupied. Report any room unable to be serviced to supervisor according to established procedures.


• Report needed repairs or unsafe conditions to supervisor.


• Respond to guest complaints, special requests and ensure corrective action is taken to achieve complete guest satisfaction.


• Minimize waste of supplies and amenities within all areas of the laundry and housekeeping.


• Handle all lost and found items according to established procedures.


• May regularly assist with deep cleaning projects.


• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other shifts and departmental management.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health and safety services.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Some previous commercial laundry experience preferred.


• Previous background from the extended stay industry preferred.


• Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English is preferred; other languages beneficial.


• Basic reading, writing and mathematical abilities are preferred.


• Frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the facility.


• Carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 75 pounds.


• Will be required to regularly use commercial cleaning chemicals.


• Will be required to work mornings, evening, weekends, and holidays.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range

Pay range $24.90 -$25.90.

Pay rate outlined follows contract requirements.

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. Employees are offered a variety of benefits including:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Paid Vacation and Sick Days

• Paid Holidays

• Pension

• Legal Services

• Maternity and Parental Leave

Go Beyond @SonestaHotels

WHO WE ARE

We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas - all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality.

We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.