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Company Description A Storied Past. A Brilliant Future. For over 95 years, Fairmont Royal York has stood as a beacon of luxury and excellence in the heart of Toronto. Opened in 1929, this historic hotel was once the tallest building in the British Commonwealth, and today, Fairmont Royal York continues to be a symbol of timeless elegance and modern sophistication. Where tradition meets innovation, and every day offers a chance to make history, a million stories have been told.
Join us in creating our next chapter with your story. Why work for Fairmont? A Rich History Join a storied tradition at Fairmont Royal York, where nearly a century of luxurious hospitality and exceptional service have made us a Toronto landmark. A Culture of Excellence Be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering unparalleled guest experiences and maintaining the highest standards of service.
Grow, Learn and Enjoy! Benefit from comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and a supportive work environment that empowers you to reach your full potential. New Energy for A Storied Landmark As the world and Toronto move toward a more sustainable future, our landmark hotel is in a stunning transformation for the zero-carbon century ahead. Job Description What you will be doing: First impressions are everything!
As a Laundry Utility with Accor Hotels you will have the opportunity to create lasting memories for every Guest by ensuring that all departments receive clean and stain free linens. The luxury our Guests experience will ensure their return. Consistently offer welcoming, friendly and warm service to external and internal guests. Provide intuitive service, engaging with external and internal guests and anticipating their needs.
Foster positive cross departmental relationships to create a seamless experience Follow detailed cleaning standards as set through our ALL Safe – Stay Well, Leading Quality Assurance and Accor’s brand standards Ensuring all guest and colleague requests are handled in an efficient and professional manner according to brand standard  Supporting company and hotel policies and procedures including the promoting and participation in EES, Health and Safety, and Voice of Guest initiatives.
Clean all assigned areas including: sanitizing, dusting, vacuuming, spot cleaning walls and surfaces, sweeping, mopping and removing garbage Safely operate all machines including ironers, dryer and towel folding equipment Separate and sort soiled linens Organize and stock linen carts according to standard Check all linen and terry for stains or tears and remove from circulation for treatment/discarding Report equipment malfunctions to the laundry manager or supervisor immediately Move carts/bins to designated area once adequately packed Load/unload clean laundry into the dryer and operate accordingly Return and properly tag all lost and found articles in the Housekeeping Office  Working safely to prevent injury Performs other related duties and follow hotel standards as assigned/applicable Will work weekends, holidays and shift work as scheduled Qualifications Your experience and skills include: Previous laundry experience desirable not required.
Able to communicate in English, both oral and written. Secondary schooling desirable not required. Basic knowledge of cleaning desired but not required Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision  Ability to multi-task, prioritize duties and complete assigned projects in a timely manner Professional manner, outgoing personality and ability to work on own initiative Your team and working environment: Constant standing and walking throughout shift Frequent lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs Ability to push or pull objects up to 150 lbs Frequent work above shoulder height is required Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting Frequent ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps    Additional Information What’s in it