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...