Washerman - Laundry

About Us

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand.

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience.

If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.

Located on Doha's longest private beach and nestled in landscaped gardens, the InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa features 12 restaurants, a range of recreational facilities, a free-form swimming pool, and the world-class Spa InterContinental.

Situated in an exclusive location, minutes from downtown Doha and major government and corporate offices and within minutes to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, City Center Mall, and Doha Golf Club, our properties offer distinctive surroundings which will forever redefine luxury.

Your Day to Day

The Washerman is responsible for the proper handling, washing, and processing of guest laundry, hotel linen, uniforms, and other textile items in accordance with established quality, hygiene, and safety standards. The role ensures that all laundry items are cleaned efficiently, treated appropriately based on fabric requirements, and prepared for the next stage of the laundry process while maintaining the highest standards of care and professionalism. Your main responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Operate industrial washing machines and related laundry equipment safely and efficiently.
• Sort laundry items according to category, fabric type, color, level of soiling, and required washing process.
• Load and unload washing machines following correct operating procedures.
• Select appropriate washing programs, temperatures, and chemical levels based on garment and linen requirements.
• Ensure all items are properly cleaned and processed according to departmental standards.
• Monitor washing cycles and identify any issues affecting quality.
• Inspect linen, uniforms, and guest laundry before and after washing to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Identify stains, damages, missing items, or special care requirements and report them to the supervisor.
• Ensure correct handling of delicate fabrics and special laundry items.
• Prevent loss, damage, or incorrect processing of guest and hotel property.
• Maintain accuracy when handling guest laundry and departmental linen.
• Follow proper procedures for handling laundry chemicals and cleaning agents.
• Ensure correct chemical usage and dosing according to manufacturer and hotel guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the washing area.
• Report equipment breakdowns, leaks, or maintenance requirements promptly.
• Follow all health, safety, and hygiene procedures.
• Coordinate effectively with Pressing, Dry Cleaning, Uniform Room, Housekeeping, and other departments.
• Assist with sorting, counting, folding, and transferring laundry items when required.
• Maintain smooth workflow during high-volume operational periods.
• Participate in departmental briefings, training sessions, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the team in achieving departmental productivity and service goals.What We Need From You

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a Washerman, Laundry Attendant, or similar role in a hotel, resort, or commercial laundry environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial washing machines and laundry processes.
• Basic understanding of fabrics, washing methods, and laundry chemicals.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Basic English communication skills preferred.What We Offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.