Housekeeping Manager - ME Dubai

Meliá Hotels International; Dubai; On-site; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Meliá Hotels International in Dubai is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to lead and develop the luxury housekeeping team, ensuring top-tier cleanliness across all rooms and public areas. You will plan staffing and deep-cleaning schedules while coordinating with Front Office and Engineering to maintain smooth operations.

The role requires proven experience in a similar 5-star environment, strong coaching and communication skills in English, and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Housekeeping Manager or Assistant Manager in a 5-star hotel.
• Strong coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills in English and a passion for luxury hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train and motivate the Housekeeping team to deliver luxury standards
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in all rooms and public areas
• Plan schedules, manning and deep-cleaning programs for a smooth operation
• Manage inventories of linen, cleaning equipment, guest supplies and minibar
• Handle guest requests and complaints, and make sure guest preferences are met
• Coordinate daily with Front Office and Engineering on preventive maintenance and snag lists
• Control departmental costs and track productivity without compromising on quality

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Attention to detail

English communication

Job description

Job Description:

“The world is yours with Meliá”

Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extended global family.

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

• My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
• My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Your Tasks:

• Lead, train and motivate the Housekeeping team to deliver luxury standards
• Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and hygiene in all rooms and public areas
• Plan schedules, manning and deep‑cleaning programs for a smooth operation
• Manage inventories of linen, cleaning equipment, guest supplies and minibar
• Handle guest requests and complaints, and make sure guest preferences are met
• Coordinate daily with Front Office and Engineering on preventive maintenance and snag lists
• Control departmental costs and track productivity without compromising on quality

Your Profile:

• Proven experience as a Housekeeping Manager or Assistant Manager in a 5-star hotel
• Strong coaching skills, with the ability to inspire and develop a team
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and problem‑solving ability
• Excellent communication skills in English and a passion for luxury hospitality

At Meliá we are all VIP

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of discrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present. Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.