Purchase of Linen
Sources of purchase
Direct from manufacturerFrom wholesale storeSales representative
An individual hotel may buy linen as per Housekeeper’s decision or in case of a group hotel,...
Linen Hire
Hiring linen is uncommon in India, but many hotels in other parts of the world do not purchase linen and prefer to hire laundered...
Stocktaking-procedures and records
STOCKTAKING
Stocktaking is counting what you have (ACTUAL or PHYSICAL STOCK) and comparing it to what you are supposed to have (BOOK or RECORDED STOCK)....
Hotel linen room layout and Equipment
Hotel linen room layout and Equipment
LOCATION OF THE LINEN ROOM
– Adjacent to the laundry if on-premises, usually with an interconnecting window between the rooms.–...
Recycling of discarded linen
An important part in the linen keeping is the use of discard linen. Discard linens are ones that cannot be used in the operation...
Linen control-procedures and records
Linen control-procedures
Regular stocktakingCorrect laundering procedurePurchase only as per requirementProper supervision in linen roomCorrect storageRe-cycling of linenProper exchange procedureControlling misuseMonogramming and Marking
Equipment provided to Sewing Room
Types of equipment in sewing room
2/3 sewing machines, manual or motor preferably with a foot treadle which leaves hands free for darning; thread release...
Layout and Activities of the Uniform Room
Equipment Used in Uniform Room
RacksMobile trolleysIroning board with ironHangersWork tableTrolleys ( for transporting uniforms)Marking machineTelephonePen & pencilComputer systemSupervisors deskShelves
Space Allocation:
The thumb rule states that...
Advantages of providing uniforms to staff
Providing uniforms for hotel staff is one way of ensuring proper grooming, thereby reflecting the standard of the hotel and creating a good impression...
Selection and designing of uniforms
Points to be considered while designing uniform:
General profile of the employeeImage and identity of the propertyComfort in wearPurpose of workAppearance & styleClimatic conditions of...