Housekeeping Manager

Nathan & Nathan; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Manager. The ideal candidate will oversee cleaning operations across various rental units, managing a large team and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Strong leadership and multitasking abilities are essential, along with a background in hospitality management. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a managerial role within hospitality.
• Excellent knowledge of cleaning chemicals, tools, and techniques.
• Strong understanding of operational scale managing multiple properties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a large team of cleaning coordinators and staff.
• Plan and oversee daily cleaning operations for multiple rental units.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure cleanliness meets standards.
• Train team on cleaning procedures and safety protocols.
• Manage scheduling and task delegation efficiently.
• Maintain inventory and order cleaning supplies as needed.

Skills

Leadership skills

Cleaning techniques knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Cleaning chemicals and tools

Job description

About the job Housekeeping Manager

Job Title: Housekeeping Manager

Working Days: 5 days, 48 hours

Industry: Hospitality / Short-Term Rentals

Salary: AED 10000-13000 (All inclusive)

Job Overview:

Our client, who specializes in short-term rentals, is 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, manage, and support both a large team of 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 managerial role with experience managing large teams within hospitality
• Excellent knowledge of cleaning chemicals, tools, and techniques
• Strong understanding of operational scale / have experience managing multiple rooms in multiple properties.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple sites/teams efficiently
• Fluent in English; Arabic language is a plus