Company Description
The Raffles London
Raffles London at The OWO and The OWO Residences by Raffles operates a 120 room and suites flagship hotel at the iconic Old War Office building along with a collection of 85 exceptional branded residences at this landmark destination on Whitehall, including 12 distinct restaurants and bars Including our signature chef Mauro Colagreco. The Guerlain spa and Pillar Wellness, and a 600 seated-capacity grand ballroom.
Job Description
SCOPE OF POSITION
To be responsible for the control of linen stocks within the Linen Room and the distribution to various departments throughout the hotel. Supporting the Linen / Uniform Porters and ensuring the upkeep of all storage areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Operation
1. To action and manage the items laundered in the Linen/Laundry areas
2. To action and to assist the linen deliveries in the pantry and service areas
3. To cover uniform issuing and dispatch to contractors the staff uniforms and guest work
4. To provide a great guest experience by avoiding oversights, damage and late deliveries where possible
5. To communicate with Laundry, guest work contractors and the equipment suppliers (regular maintenance)
6. To deputies during Laundry Manager’s time out of the operation
7. To act as an ambassador of The Raffles London at The Owo during your interaction with guests and colleagues
8. To ensure all floors are well stocked with linen, allowing a smooth turn round of guest rooms
9. To clear dirty linen continually from the floors
10. To deliver items of bedding to the room attendant when requested
11. To stock pantries observing good time management, when delivering to floors that need stock levels to be topped up urgently
12. To be responsible for the linen and the equipment in laundry
13. To ensure linen delivery and collection runs smoothly and swiftly to avoid delay
14. To ensure trollies are manoeuvred in a safe manner around corridors and back stairs
15. To communicate with Room Attendants and Laundry Manager regarding any issues of linen misuse
16. To ensure that the billing for the guest laundry work is handed over to the Housekeeping Coordinator
17. To assist with the staff uniform delivery and collection supply and maintaining staff uniforms
18. To maintain the hotel’s stock of linen
19. To be able to prioritize the daily tasks
20. To assist the Laundry Manager during the stock take process
21. To be flexible in your working hours in-line with business requirements
22. To cover house porter shift and night shifts when is necessary.
23. To maintain a clean and efficient stores and floors to attain the highest hotel & department standards
24. To be well groomed and wearing a clean uniform at all times
25. To behave towards all guest in a professional and polite manner at all times
26. To respect guest privacy by being quiet and respectful in the corridors and service spaces
27. To work carefully within a set time frame with high attention to detail
28. Performs other duties as required or assigned including working in a different department or restaurant, than usually assigned.
Leadership
29. To update work assignments in Knowcross
30. To report defects in rooms via Knowcross
31. To monitor the linen/towelling rotation on the floor by using the RFID tag system
32. To report any issues with RFID equipment
33. To report any RFID tag shortages
34. To attend training (on-going & induction ) to maintain Housekeeping & The Raffles – The owo standards
35. To assist the Laundry Manager/ Housekeeping trainer with the RFID training system and all the Laundry equipment
36. To attend any department training sessions and/or meetings when required
Health and Safety
37. Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported immediately and rectified
38. Be fully conversant with all departmental Fire, Emergency and BOMB procedures
39. Emergency procedures are rehearsed regularly with attendance records, implemented and enforced to provide for the security and safety of guests and employees
40. Ensure the safety of the persons and the property of all within the premises, by strict adherence to existing laws, statues and applicable ordinances, and by anticipating possible and probable hazards and conditions and either correcting them or pre-planning a defence against them
41. Stimulate and encourage a general awareness of Health and Safety in relation to all tasks and activities undertaken in the department
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
42. Recent experience within luxury wellness or a similar role
43. Enthusiasm and commitment to delivering and offering the best service and experiences possible in any situation
44. Able to work within a team
45. Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
46. Professional and well-groomed
47. To be detail-oriented
48. Ability to communicate in English.
Desirable
49. An understanding of the luxury sector.
50. A passion for hospitality and an understanding of the UHNW customer.
Disclaimer
51. The information and statements in this Job Description only indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by the employee. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills. Additional duties may be assigned and requirements may vary from time to time, in particular during special project periods. You may also be required to work in another position and another department from time to time, dependent on the needs of the business and within reason.
52. Please note that this position will involve an element of pulling, Lifting, Pushing and/or Manual Handling.
53. This position requires the fulfilment of night shift duties based on the operational needs of the business. The ability and willingness to work during these hours is a necessary condition of employment.
This document reflects the job content at time of writing and will be subject to periodic change in the light of changing operational and environmental requirements. Such changes will be discussed with the jobholder and the job description amended accordingly.