Job Title & Location
Housekeeping Attendant – Guest Rooms
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Overview
Accor is hiring a reliable and detail‑oriented professional for Grand Mercure Dubai City to deliver consistent housekeeping standards, replenish guest amenities, manage linen, report maintenance concerns, and support memorable five‑star guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean and prepare assigned guestrooms according to departmental standards and daily schedules.
- Dust furniture, fixtures, ledges, and accessible surfaces thoroughly.
- Make beds neatly using clean linen and approved presentation standards.
- Vacuum carpets and clean hard flooring in guestrooms and assigned common areas.
- Clean and sanitize bathrooms, mirrors, fittings, floors, and guest‑use surfaces.
- Clean the inside of windows where included in the assigned room duties.
- Remove used linen and transport it to the designated collection area.
- Retrieve clean linen from approved storage locations and manage it carefully.
- Replenish toiletries, towels, beverages, stationery, and other room amenities.
- Check that guest supplies and equipment are complete, clean, and correctly positioned.
- Inspect rooms before completion and correct any missed cleaning or presentation issues.
- Update cleaned room status accurately in the designated housekeeping system.
- Sign master keys in and out according to hotel security procedures.
- Maintain strict accountability for keys, equipment, supplies, and assigned property.
- Report damaged fixtures, maintenance requirements, unusual conditions, and safety concerns promptly.
- Identify lost property and follow the approved collection, tagging, recording, and handover process.
- Use cleaning chemicals, materials, tools, and machinery safely and according to instructions.
- Store housekeeping equipment and supplies correctly after use.
- Follow health, safety, hygiene, sanitation, and infection prevention procedures.
- Maintain guest privacy and avoid disturbing occupied rooms unnecessarily.
- Respond politely to guest requests and refer additional needs to the appropriate department.
- Deliver friendly, professional, and respectful service to guests and colleagues.
- Support team members when workloads, room priorities, or operational needs change.
- Follow departmental procedures, service standards, grooming requirements, and hotel policies.
- Attend briefings, training sessions, and development activities when scheduled.
- Complete other reasonable housekeeping duties assigned by the supervisor.
Ideal Profile
- Basic English communication skills with the ability to understand instructions and guest requests.
- Previous housekeeping, cleaning, hotel, hospital, residential, or facilities experience is advantageous.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleanliness standards.
- Friendly and professional approach when interacting with guests and colleagues.
- Ability to follow room cleaning sequences, safety procedures, and service standards.
- Good time management with the ability to complete assigned rooms efficiently.
- Physical stamina to stand, bend, walk, lift, push, and perform repetitive manual duties.
- Ability to remain calm, courteous, and focused in a busy hotel environment.
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to completing assigned responsibilities.
- Team‑oriented attitude with willingness to assist colleagues.
- Knowledge of safe chemical handling, sanitation, and cleaning practices is preferred.
- Ability to recognize maintenance issues, safety hazards, and lost property.
- Flexible availability for rotating shifts, weekends, evenings, and public holidays.
- Genuine interest in Hospitality and guest satisfaction.
- Willingness to learn, improve, and develop within a supportive hotel team.
Skills Set
- Guestroom cleaning
- Hotel housekeeping
- Bed making
- Bathroom sanitation
- Vacuuming
- Dusting
- Linen handling
- Amenity replenishment
- Room status updates
- Master key control
- Lost and found procedures
- Cleaning chemical safety
- Housekeeping equipment
- Maintenance reporting
- Safety hazard reporting
- Guest privacy
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Five‑star hotel standards
- Health and sanitation
- Customer service
- Common area cleaning
- Inventory awareness
- Room inspection
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates. City: Dubai. Industry: Hospitality. Function: Janitorial & Cleaning. Salary: 2200-3200.
Benefits
This position offers practical five‑star hotel experience within Grand Mercure Dubai City and provides a strong foundation for a long‑term career in Hospitality. Staff enjoy professional learning, internal growth, employee recognition, and career opportunities across a global hotel network. The property’s convenient location near the airport and metro is accessible for employees and guests.