Housekeeping Manager

The First Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Stables Private Members Club in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Housekeeping Manager to uphold luxury cleanliness and presentation across the club’s facilities. You will lead the housekeeping team, plan schedules, train staff, and ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities include coordinating with operations, events, equestrian, and maintenance teams, maintaining safety, and driving continuous improvement in service quality.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in housekeeping, preferably luxury hotels/resorts/private clubs.
• Supervision/management experience of a housekeeping team.
• Strong knowledge of luxury cleaning, hygiene, and presentation standards.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Leadership, coaching, delegation, and team-management abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience managing supplies, inventory, budgets, and suppliers.
• Knowledge of health, safety, chemical handling, and workplace hygiene procedures.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• English fluency; Arabic is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the housekeeping team across all club facilities.
• Develop and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, presentation, and service.
• Plan daily housekeeping schedules, task allocations, shift coverage, and priorities.
• Inspect bedrooms, lounges, washrooms, offices, public areas, guest facilities, and back-of-house spaces.
• Ensure all areas are maintained to luxury hospitality standards.
• Coordinate with operations, hospitality, membership, events, equestrian, and maintenance teams.
• Manage cleaning supplies, equipment, linen, uniforms, amenities, and stock levels.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment orders with approved suppliers.
• Establish and maintain housekeeping procedures, checklists, cleaning schedules, and inspection standards.
• Train, coach, and supervise housekeeping colleagues.
• Monitor team performance, attendance, grooming, conduct, and productivity.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and development of housekeeping staff.
• Respond promptly to member, guest, and management requests.
• Coordinate housekeeping requirements for VIP visits, private events, functions, and special occasions.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Report maintenance issues, damage, hazards, lost property, and safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate housekeeping records, inspection reports, schedules, inventories, and incident logs.
• Monitor hygiene, health, safety, pest control, waste management, and environmental standards.
• Manage housekeeping budgets and support cost control without compromising quality.
• Ensure all housekeeping services reflect the Royal Stables' luxury positioning and brand standards.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling member, guest, staff, and operational information.
• Drive continuous improvement in housekeeping processes, efficiency, and guest experience.
• Perform other housekeeping, facilities, and operational duties as required.

Skills

Housekeeping Mgmt

Leadership

Quality Standards

Organization

Budgeting

Inventory control

Staff Training

VIP events

English fluency

Arabic desirable

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

About The First Group Hospitality

The First Group Hospitality is a Dubai-headquartered, full-service hospitality management company specialising in hotel operations, asset management, and F&B strategy. With a team of industry veterans and a proven track record, the company delivers tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, optimise revenue, and maximise asset value for investors and hotel owners. As a trusted third-party hotel management provider, The First Group Hospitality partners with leading global brands to drive operational excellence and long-term profitability, thanks to expertise spanning property performance optimisation, cost management, and guest experience enhancement. Beyond management, The First Group Hospitality develops and operates a dynamic portfolio of upscale hotels, residences, and award-winning restaurants, creating high-value hospitality assets that stand out in the market.

For more information, visit tfghospitality.com

Job Description

The Royal Stables Private Members Club in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to oversee exceptional cleanliness, presentation, and housekeeping standards across the club's facilities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage the housekeeping team across all club facilities.
• Develop and maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, presentation, and service.
• Plan daily housekeeping schedules, task allocations, shift coverage, and priorities.
• Inspect bedrooms, lounges, washrooms, offices, public areas, guest facilities, and back-of-house spaces.
• Ensure all areas are maintained to luxury hospitality standards.
• Coordinate with operations, hospitality, membership, events, equestrian, and maintenance teams.
• Manage cleaning supplies, equipment, linen, uniforms, amenities, and stock levels.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate replenishment orders with approved suppliers.
• Establish and maintain housekeeping procedures, checklists, cleaning schedules, and inspection standards.
• Train, coach, and supervise housekeeping colleagues.
• Monitor team performance, attendance, grooming, conduct, and productivity.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, and development of housekeeping staff.
• Respond promptly to member, guest, and management requests.
• Coordinate housekeeping requirements for VIP visits, private events, functions, and special occasions.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Report maintenance issues, damage, hazards, lost property, and safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate housekeeping records, inspection reports, schedules, inventories, and incident logs.
• Monitor hygiene, health, safety, pest control, waste management, and environmental standards.
• Manage housekeeping budgets and support cost control without compromising quality.
• Ensure all housekeeping services reflect the Royal Stables' luxury positioning and brand standards.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling member, guest, staff, and operational information.
• Drive continuous improvement in housekeeping processes, efficiency, and guest experience.
• Perform other housekeeping, facilities, and operational duties as required.

Desired Skill & Expertise

• 4+ years of experience in housekeeping, preferably in luxury hotels, resorts, private clubs, or hospitality environments.
• Proven experience supervising or managing a housekeeping team.
• Strong knowledge of luxury cleaning, hygiene, sanitation, and presentation standards.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, delegation, and team-management abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience managing housekeeping supplies, inventory, budgets, and suppliers.
• Knowledge of health, safety, chemical handling, and workplace hygiene procedures.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, reliable, discreet, and service-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting VIP guests, private events, or high-end hospitality is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the UAE market and local cultural expectations is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is highly desirable.

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