What is a housekeeping/laundry supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a housekeeping/laundry supervisor

1. Explore housekeeping/laundry supervisor education requirements

   Most common housekeeping/laundry supervisor degrees

   High School Diploma

   42.9 %

   Associate

   21.6 %

   Bachelor's

   15.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific housekeeping/laundry supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Clean Rooms	17.63%
   Cleanliness	16.46%
   Infection Control	15.09%
   Patient Rooms	7.58%
   Resident Rooms	6.89%

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3. Complete relevant housekeeping/laundry supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New housekeeping/laundry supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a housekeeping/laundry supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real housekeeping/laundry supervisor resumes.

4. Research housekeeping/laundry supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage daily operation of hundreds of rooms, including VIP rooms, public areas, and amenities.
   • Inspect cleanliness of facility following sanitation and infection control procedures to be compliance with OSHA.
   • Supervise the performance of housekeeping and laundry staff to ensure the cleanliness of the facility and the availability of clean laundry.
   • Order laundry chemicals, payroll, hire and train new employees.

5. Prepare your housekeeping/laundry supervisor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your housekeeping/laundry supervisor resume.

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6. Apply for housekeeping/laundry supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a housekeeping/laundry supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams