Job Description

Laundry Supervisor

Located in the heart of downtown Halifax, The Barrington Hotel is the perfect destination for no-hassle travelers seeking value, convenience, and a warm maritime welcome. Whether for business or leisure, our central location, comfortable accommodations, and friendly service create an exceptional guest experience. Join our team and help us deliver welcoming Halifax hospitality

Reporting to the Laundry Manager, this individual will be responsible for leading a shift while supporting laundry operations and staff daily.



As Laundry Supervisor, you will be:

• Operating washing machines and dryers efficiently to launder hotel linens, towels, and uniforms.
• Sorting, washing, drying, folding, and storing clean laundry items according to established procedures.
• Inspecting laundry for stains or damage and taking appropriate action to address any issues.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the laundry area, ensuring equipment is in good working condition.
• Assist in managing day-to-day operations, ensuring quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers daily.
• Manage laundry procedures and required flow of linen
• Ensure quality controls are in place for all linen processes
• Understand daily targets and effectively communicate these to the team.
• Support the laundry manager with ensuring accurate staffing levels based on workload.
• Communicating the importance of safety procedures, detailing procedure codes, ensuring employee understanding of safety codes, monitoring processes and procedures related to safety.
• Comprehend budgets and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.
• Coach and mentor employees to reach their full potential.
• Ensures consistent workflow to minimize peaks and valleys in production.
• Bring issues to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.
• Assist in ordering and managing necessary supplies. Ensuring workers have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.
• Other responsibilities as required.


What we're looking for:

• Experience working in a fast-paced laundry department.
• Previous experience managing employees is considered an asset.
• Ability to work different shifts.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to evaluate processes to ensure efficiency.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate employees.
• Exemplary understanding of and commitment to confidentiality.


What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive benefits package including Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP's
• Paid vacation days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for internal career growth
• Working along side a collaborative team of likeminded individuals


A member of The Armour Group, The Barrington Hotel is an equal opportunity employer. We value our employees and their well-being. If you would like to join an organization with which you can have a work-life balance, career growth, long term job stability, and an opportunity to positively contribute to the community, this position may be for you!



While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.