Linenkeeper

Department: Stores

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Reporting To: Hotel Inventory Manager

Description

By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Princess Cruises' internal Talent Acquisition team and will be reviewed by a professional recruiter who will contact you soon if your qualifications meet our requirements for this position.

As the world's leading cruise line, our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members. We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe. 

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can. 

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

Key Responsibilities

• The Linenkeeper bears responsibility for the management of inventory pertaining to linen, uniform, and related items. This encompasses the electronic recording and control of said inventory, in accordance with the established policies and procedures governing inventory control. 
• They collaborate closely with the Hotel Inventory Manager and Hotel Storekeeper to ensure the maintenance of adequate levels of linens and uniforms, perform quality control, conduct physical stock counts, monitor consumption trends, and report discrepancies or unusual patterns. 
• Furthermore, they engage in the loading and receiving of hotel stores, guaranteeing adherence to inventory and product control policies. They also collaborate with the Hotel Inventory Manager and Hotel Storekeeper with the objective of reducing slow-moving inventory. 
• Additionally, they provide service to internal departments, ensuring that uniform and linen requirements are efficiently operational PAR.
• The role of Linenkeeper also involves coordinating with the Laundry Master to ensure the efficient use of uniforms and linens, adhering to policies, USPHS and Fleet Regulations, and other internal and external regulations. Furthermore, the individual responds to audit queries and participates in monthly Hotel Stores meetings, ensuring operational compliance in the cruise industry.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• The ideal candidate will possess a fundamental understanding of linens and uniform sizing and specifications. 
• A minimum of two year's prior cruise ship experience in a hotel/uniform stores is required as well as  a sounded knowledge of linen and laundry operations within the context of cruise lines.
• Additionally, the ability to utilize Microsoft Office software, particularly Word and Excel, is essential as well as Inventory computer programs.
  Furthermore, the successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to complete tasks in accordance with deadlines while displaying and delivering genuine care to passengers and staff, and to surprising and delighting guests throughout their cruise experience.
• A command of the English language, both verbal and written, is also required. 
• It is likewise essential to possess the capacity to work in a flexible manner within a dynamic environment

Benefits

Princess Cruises offers many benefits. This position is afforded comfortable, shared cabin accommodations, meals, exceptional amenities, and extensive learning and recreational programs available to all of our teammates. 
Regardless of the rank or role, we are all one Princess team. Princess Cruises is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.