Housekeeping Manager

Nathan & Nathan Human Resources; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Manager for a client specializing in short-term rentals in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a solid background in cleaning operations, manage cleaning staff, ensure compliance with standards, and conduct quality inspections. Experience in hospitality and knowledge of cleaning techniques are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within cleaning services or hospitality.
• Excellent knowledge of cleaning chemicals, tools, and techniques.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support cleaning coordinators and staff.
• Plan and oversee daily cleaning operations across multiple rental units.
• Conduct regular quality inspections to ensure cleanliness meets standards.
• Train team members on cleaning procedures and safety protocols.
• Manage scheduling and ensure time efficiency across teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of cleaning techniques

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Cleaning tools

Job description

Industry: Hospitality / Short-Term Rentals

Job Overview:

Our client, who specializes in short-term rentals,are looking for an experienced Housekeeping Manager with strong leadership skills and a solid background in professional cleaning operations, ideally within the hospitality or short-term rental sector. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of cleaning techniques and products, along with the ability to effectively manage both coordinators and cleaning staff across multiple properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and support both cleaning coordinators and cleaning staff
• Plan and oversee daily cleaning operations across multiple short-term rental units
• Conduct regular quality inspections to ensure cleanliness meets brand and hospitality standards
• Train team members on cleaning procedures, use of equipment, and safety protocols
• Manage scheduling, task delegation, and ensure time efficiency across cleaning teams
• Maintain and monitor inventory; order supplies as required
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and guest services teams to address cleaning or room readiness issues
• Enforce full compliance with health, hygiene, and safety regulations
• Monitor team performance, identify training needs, and provide coaching to drive continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a supervisory role within cleaning services or hospitality
• Excellent knowledge of cleaning chemicals, tools, and techniques
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple sites/teams efficiently
• Fluent in English; Arabic language is a plus