Private Laundress Job Description

What is a Laundress for Private Household? 

In a private household, a laundress is responsible for managing all laundry and ironing tasks. This position demands expert knowledge and extensive experience in the ironing, washing and handling of all fabrics.

A laundress is not only expected to manage regular washing and ironing of everyday clothing and linen, but may also be required to clean more exceptional items.

This may include hand-washing, using special products, and potentially making minor alterations or repairs to all types of clothing. 

What responsibilities does a Laundress have ?

The laundress is responsible for all clothes and linen belonging to the employer and other household staff (such as bedding, linen, staff uniforms). 

He or she must ensure that daily laundering tasks are completed according client specifications and is responsible for organising the client’s wardrobe. A laundress may also be expected to maintain the employer’s footwear (polishing, cleaning, managing repairs). 

Responsibilities include

• Maintaining an up-to-date garment and linen inventory
• Washing clothing and linen
• Cleaning and ensuring proper storage of seasonal clothing
• Steam ironing 
• Folding and putting away washed and ironed items according to strict organisation protocols
• Maintaining cleaning equipment (washing machines, tumble dryers, irons etc.)
• Managing stock and supply operations related to laundry (washing products, equipment etc.)
• Upkeep of clothes and linen, including minor repairs 
• Managing subcontractors relating to laundering and upkeep (such as tailors, external dry-cleaning services, equipment repair workers etc.)

All our laundress are required to :

• Hold clean criminal records in both their country of employment and country of origin
• Present all certificates and qualifications from training centres and/or schools they attended
• Successfully pass two interview stages
• Provide at least three positive references from previous employers
• Complete professional dossiers containing: CV, cover letter, proof of identity (photocopy or scan), proof of address, proof of the right to work in the country of employment (if applicable), driving license and pay slips from previous professional placements. Candidates should be aware that other documentation may also be required.

Morgan & Mallet International places and recruits laundress for temporary, seasonal, or permanent contracts. Our recruitment consultants are always available to answer your questions.