How to hire a laundry supervisor

How to hire a laundry supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step laundry supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a laundry supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new laundry supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The laundry supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect laundry supervisor also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of laundry supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Laundry Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Laundry Supervisor		$11-24
   Shift Production Supervisor	A shift production supervisor is in charge of overseeing business operations, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow. Their responsibilities revolve around devising strategies to reach production standards and production targets, supervising and assessing staff performance, delegating tasks, managing schedules, and prioritizing customer satisfaction... Show more	$10-25
   Operation Shift Supervisor	An operation shift supervisor oversees the company's day-to-day operations and employee performance. As an operation shift supervisor, you will perform a number of tasks that include assigning tasks to staff, ensuring all operations and sales run smoothly, and responding to inquiries and complaints from customers... Show more	$13-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Safety Procedures
   • Safety Hazards
   • Washing Machines
   • Guest Rooms
   • Dryers
   • Cleanliness
   • Laundry Procedures
   • Safety Training
   • Clean Linen
   • Laundry Operations
   • Infection Control
   • Laundry Room
   • Laundry Facility
   • Laundry Services

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   Responsibilities:

   • Direct operation of laundry facility, to include industrial washers and dryers, sewing, inventory, and customer service.
   • Consolidate proper documentation while maintaining the cleanliness of all machines.
   • Operate washers and dryers according to recommend capacity and other manufacturers' guidelines.
   • Load, unload, move and/or transfer carts, slings and bags of textiles or bulk textiles.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the laundry supervisor job description is a good way to get more applicants. A laundry supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a laundry supervisor in Georgia may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level laundry supervisor. Additionally, a laundry supervisor with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average laundry supervisor salary

   $35,088yearly

   $16.87 hourly rate

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   Entry-level laundry supervisor salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average laundry supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$41,920	$20
   2	Minnesota	$39,481	$19
   3	New Jersey	$37,389	$18
   4	Nevada	$37,160	$18
   5	Wisconsin	$37,067	$18
   6	Colorado	$36,460	$18
   7	Indiana	$36,400	$18
   8	New York	$36,285	$17
   9	Texas	$35,912	$17
   10	Iowa	$35,879	$17
   11	Pennsylvania	$35,216	$17
   12	Ohio	$33,604	$16
   13	Arizona	$33,143	$16
   14	Virginia	$33,104	$16
   15	New Mexico	$30,796	$15
   16	South Carolina	$29,435	$14
   17	Florida	$25,913	$12

   Average laundry supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Grand Sierra Resort	$44,700	$21.49	1
   2	Hilton Grand Vacations	$44,447	$21.37	6
   3	Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas	$44,139	$21.22	1
   4	Great Wolf Resorts	$42,596	$20.48	5
   5	New York State Restaurant Association	$42,519	$20.44
   6	Penn National Gaming	$42,363	$20.37
   7	Tucson Medical Center	$40,769	$19.60
   8	Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts	$40,342	$19.40	4
   9	Hyatt Hotels	$39,377	$18.93	8
   10	Montage Hotels & Resorts	$38,026	$18.28	1
   11	Remote	$36,481	$17.54	4
   12	Regent Management Services Limited Partnership	$36,064	$17.34
   13	Sea Island	$34,913	$16.79	5
   14	Heritage Hill	$34,428	$16.55
   15	Marriott International	$34,418	$16.55	35
   16	InterContinental Hotels Group Resources, Inc.	$34,386	$16.53	5
   17	The GEO Group	$34,336	$16.51	2
   18	CHRISTUS Health	$33,867	$16.28	2
   19	Benchmark Hospitally	$33,389	$16.05
   20	Concord Hospitality	$33,321	$16.02	10

4. Writing a laundry supervisor job description

   A laundry supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a laundry supervisor job description:

   Laundry supervisor job description example

   New Hire Bonus up to $1500!

   Position Statement:

   Commitment and dedication to our Spirit of Service culture and Hilton Values is an encouraged behavior to be displayed towards our guests and team members at all times!

   What will I be doing

   As a Laundry Supervisor, you would be responsible for carrying out your position's responsibilities in alignment with our Spirit of Service culture and driving company success through performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

   • Washes, dries, sorts, presses, and folds fabrics. Treats stained fabrics, removes damaged fabrics, cleans and waxes equipment.
   • Evaluates work of Laundry Attendants.
   • Monitors supply inventory, requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies from management.
   • Assists in maintaining reports (i.e. production poundage, discards, bio, etc.).
   • Track and document all discards.
   • Complete all checklists and forms associated with training on washers, dryers, steam press, and folders, as per property policy. Follow resorts policy and procedure for the disposal on discards, bio-hazards of linen and/or terry products.
   • Review and understand the safety data sheets (SDS) binder pertaining to all chemicals, adhering to the associated safety requirements.
   • Inspects linen and terry product.
   • Reports any safety issues to management.

   The hospitality business functions seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times

   • Follow HGV rules and regulations for safe and efficient operation
   • Regular attendance in keeping with guidelines established by the company and site are essential to the successful performance of this position
   • Team members who violate company rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary actions, up to including termination of employment

   Qualifications What are we looking for

   To fulfill this role successfully, you must possess the following minimum qualifications and experience:

   • A minimum of one (1) year of experience in this or a related job
   • A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience required.

   It would be helpful in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

   • Previous hospitality industry experience
   • 2+ Years experience in this or a related job
   • High School / GED

   What will it be like to be a Team Member with Hilton Grand Vacations?

   There's something truly outstanding about Hilton Grand Vacations! The foundation of our culture has been about building memorable experiences and making a positive impact within our industry and the communities in which we live and work. Our Team Members are the driving force behind these efforts. It is their talent, passion, and dedication to our brand that has fueled the success of Hilton Grand Vacations.

   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We prohibit discrimination based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right laundry supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your laundry supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit laundry supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit laundry supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new laundry supervisor

   Once you've decided on a perfect laundry supervisor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new laundry supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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