What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Attendant position at New Waterloo?
ALBERT HOTEL is hiring for a LAUNDRY ATTENDANT
Albert Hotel is located on a three-acre site from 242 to 248 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX. The hotel itself is tucked away from Main Street located behind the original historic buildings, creating a peaceful escape offering quiet sophistication just off bustling Main Street. The hotel has 110 guest rooms, including bunkrooms, suites, and a private house, and each room will have tailored amenities, custom-designed furniture, and little extras to make guests feel at home. The property has three restaurants, one bar, a private dining room, and will offer in-room dining. Guests can enjoy the inviting outdoor lagoon-style pool, a fitness center, and a 2,000 sq. foot full-service spa. The property is ideal for hosting events, with a 3,600 square-foot event space and a 1,200 square-foot mezzanine deck and event lawn.
What you'll do:
- Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos, and verbal instruction
- Sort, wash, dry, and fold all linens, towels, and other laundry items according to established procedures and standards
- Identify and pre-treat stains on linens and fabrics before washing to ensure the best possible results
- Regularly clean and maintain laundry equipment to ensure optimal functionality; report any maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate department
- Keep track of linen inventory and alert supervisor when reordering is necessary to maintain adequate stock levels
- Inspect laundered items for cleanliness and quality, ensuring they meet the hotel’s standards before returning them to circulation
- Distribute clean and folded laundry items to housekeeping and other departments as needed
- Maintain a lost and found system for laundry items and return them to appropriate departments
- Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines while handling and processing laundry items
- Work closely with housekeeping and front office departments to ensure smooth operations and timely delivery of laundry items
- Ensure immediate response is given to guest comments and concerns; inform immediate supervisor and apply corrective measures when necessary
- Ensure open lines of communication with all departments and management via email, logbooks, meetings, etc. to ensure all needs of the outlet are met
- Assist in the implementation of special projects
- Be available to fill in and assist in other areas as needed to ensure the efficient operation of the outlet as directed by the outlet manager and attend relevant meetings as directed
Who you are:
- You have previous experience in laundry operations or a related field preferred.
- You are able to interpret standard operating procedures, safety, and sanitation instructions.
- You have the physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy bags of laundry.
- You have time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritize laundry processing efficiently.
BENEFITS
We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:
- Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
- 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
- Health, vision dental benefits
- 401K matching
- Paid holidays
- Volunteer pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Discounts at our shops, hotels local partnerships
ABOUT NEW WATERLOO
New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities - creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provides the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses. Our brands include South Congress Hotel, Revival Hotel, El Capitan Hotel, La Condesa, Sway, Cafe No Se, Manana, Maie Day, Otoko, Watertrade, Il Brutto, Butler Pitch & Putt, Albert Hotel, Fidelity Hotel and Trick Hat Workway.
New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for this role.