Housekeeping Manager

Mandarin Oriental Group; Dubai; Sur place; AED 391 000 - 558 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

MOstay

Wellness benefits

Learning & development

Comfort & transportation

Competitive salary

Résumé du poste

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to lead the Housekeeping team and uphold the hotel’s high standards of cleanliness, service, and presentation. Based at the property, the role reports to Executive Housekeeper, requires 3+ years at luxury hotels, 2+ in housekeeping, English proficiency; Middle East experience is a plus; a degree in hospitality is advantageous.

The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, train staff, and maintain a positive work

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma required; hospitality qualification or bachelor’s degree is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a luxury hotel; at least 2 years in Housekeeping operations.
• Middle East and hotel pre-opening experience are strong advantages.
• Strong verbal and written English; Arabic language skills beneficial.
• Excellent planning, organizational, multitasking, attention to detail; professional appearance.

Responsabilités

• Lead, motivate, train, and develop the Housekeeping team with regular appraisals.
• Ensure adherence to MO policies, procedures, safety, and respectful workplace.
• Oversee housekeeping operations including schedules, inventories, minibar, maintenance coordination.
• Maintain guest service standards; respond to guest needs and handle complaints.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing quality and brand standards while controlling costs.
• Act as hotel ambassador and support emergencies, promote positive working environment.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Leadership

Customer service

Formation

Secondary school diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality/Hotel Management/Business

Vocational hospitality qualification

Description du poste

Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai is looking for a Housekeeping Manager to join our Housekeeping team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Located within Wasl Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai offers an elevated expression of modern hospitality in the heart of the city. Designed by UNStudio, the tower sets a distinctive architectural tone, while the hotel’s 259 guestrooms and suites reflect contemporary, design-led living with panoramic views across the Dubai skyline. The hotel’s dining portfolio includes Yù & Mì, Chitarra, Noia by the Pool, as well as Majestas Group concepts Billionaire, Lion in the Sun and FB1, with forthcoming openings including Osaka, Pavyllon Dubai by Yannick Alléno, and a street-level urban eatery. Additional features include a rooftop helipad, a two-storey spa and wellness sanctuary, landscaped rooftop pools and versatile event spaces. The Residences at Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai are set to open by 2027.

About The Job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai within the Housekeeping department in Dubai, the Housekeeping Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day Housekeeping operations together with the Executive Housekeeper and/or Director of Rooms, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation are consistently maintained throughout the hotel.. Housekeeping Manager reports to the Executive Housekeeper.

As a Housekeeping Manager, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead, motivate, train, and develop the Housekeeping team, ensuring strong performance, compliance with standards, and regular appraisals and training plans.
• Ensure full adherence to Mandarin Oriental policies, procedures, code of conduct, confidentiality requirements, safety standards, and a respectful, discrimination-free workplace.
• Oversee housekeeping operations, including cleaning schedules, inventories, minibar management, productivity monitoring, preventive maintenance programs, and coordination with Front Office and Engineering.
• Maintain exceptional guest service standards by responding promptly to guest needs, handling complaints effectively, managing service recovery, and ensuring guest preferences are met.
• Drive operational excellence by implementing quality, audit, and brand standards (Forbes, LQA, MOQA, FLHSS&E), while delivering cost-effective operations without compromising quality.
• Act as a hotel ambassador, support departmental projects and emergency situations, promote a positive working environment, and perform additional duties as assigned by management.

As a Housekeeping Manager, We Expect From You

• Secondary school diploma required; vocational hospitality qualification or a bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Hotel Management, or Business Management is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a luxury hotel environment, including at least 2 years within Housekeeping operations.
• Middle East and hotel pre-opening experience are considered strong advantages.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills are essential; Arabic language skills are beneficial.
• Excellent planning, organizational, multitasking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities, with a professional appearance and approach.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and flexible to work overnight shifts and varying schedules as operationally required.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Colleague Comfort and Convenience: Benefit from comfortable accommodation, a duty transportation, and duty meals to ensure your work experience is both enjoyable and hassle-free.
• Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, fully aligned with UAE industry standards, to ensure your financial well-being and stability.

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