Housekeeping Attendant

Anantara Hotels & Resorts; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is seeking a diligent Housekeeping Attendant to ensure every guest room meets our high standards of cleanliness. You will follow SOPs, manage linen and supplies, and assist with safety and security procedures to protect guests and staff.

The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays. Prior hotel experience is a plus, and English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and sanitation standards.
• Ability to operate housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaners and floor polishers.
• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals and their safe use.
• Ability to make beds, clean bathrooms, replenish guest amenities, and handle laundry.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic communication skills in English or the local language.
• Ability to work efficiently under time pressure.
• Good physical health and stamina.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and carry supplies throughout the shift.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Knowledge of hotel safety, hygiene, and emergency procedures.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Guest Rooms are properly cleaned in line with the hotel SOPs.
• Adhere to health & safety requirements, including safe use of chemicals.
• Maintain linen inventory, uniforms, and related records.
• Process lost and found items and maintain appropriate logs.
• Monitor par levels of linen, towels and uniforms.
• Suggest measures to minimize wastage of materials and amenities.
• Maintain hotel security awareness and report incidents to management.
• Meet VIP guest requirements and special requests.
• Ensure guests' special requests are fulfilled and delivered on time.
• Clean and care for all equipment used and report any damage.
• Remove room service trays and update room status reports.
• Report suspicious persons or activities to housekeeping management.
• Perform related duties and any assigned projects.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Sanitation standards

English communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Physical stamina

Guest service

Safety procedures

Shift work

Teamwork

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor polishers

Cleaning chemicals

Laundry handling

Job description

Job Location:

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people.

Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits.

Escape to Ras Al Khaimah for beach, desert, and mountain adventures. The northernmost emirate of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah enjoys a more tranquil rhythm yet is only 45 minutes from Dubai. Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort offers overwater luxury on the Arabian Gulf in a pristine eco-sanctuary.

Nature lovers will relish the open terrain of Ras Al Khaimah. From balmy waters to golden shorelines to rugged desert, adventure abounds. Charter a yacht and sail off into the sunset. Ride across rolling dunes and conquer the mountain peak of Jebel Jais.

• Ensure that all Guest Rooms are properly cleaned at all times, in line with the hotel’s Standard Operating Procedures for cleaning these areas.
• Ensure health & safety requirements are adhered to, including a personal knowledge of the correct usage of all chemicals used in Housekeeping.
• Ensure records are maintained for linen inventory, uniforms, and other items as applicable.
• Ensure that lost and found articles are processed properly and that the correct logs are maintained.
• Ensure that par levels of linen, towels and uniforms are current, and in line with inventory.
• Follow and recommend measures to minimize all wastage of materials and amenities are used in the department.
• Ensuring security awareness throughout the Hotel, reporting incidents to the appropriate Manager when warranted.
• Ensure VIP requirements are met
• Ensure all special requests are met, with particular reference to families visiting our resorts with children.
• Ensures any special requests from guests are carried out and delivered on time exceeding guest’s expectations where possible.
• Clean and take care of all working equipment used by himself / herself.
• Report any damage or loss in a guest room immediately after being found.
• Remove room service trays from room & place in service area.
• Make room status reports.
• Report any suspicious person, sleep outs, ‘Do Not Disturbs’ to housekeeping management
• Performing related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and sanitation standards.
• Ability to operate housekeeping equipment such as vacuum cleaners and floor polishers.
• Familiarity with cleaning chemicals and their safe use.
• Ability to make beds, clean bathrooms, replenish guest amenities, and handle laundry.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic communication skills in English or the local language.
• Ability to work efficiently under time pressure.
• Good physical health and stamina.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, push, and carry supplies throughout the shift.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Knowledge of hotel safety, hygiene, and emergency procedures.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.

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