Housekeeping Manager | UAE

Caviar Careers; Sharjah; On-site; AED 223,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Caviar Careers in Sharjah UAE is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Manager for a luxury brand resort. The role requires leadership to oversee a large housekeeping team and ensure exceptional standards while supporting visa/relocation for international candidates.

Ideal candidates have a hotel management background, 10+ years in hospitality, and fluency in English. EU/UK passport holders are preferred; knowledge of European luxury standards is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Hotel Management or related field
• EU and UK Passport preferred
• 10 years in hospitality with 3 years in a similar role (high volume, large team)
• Experience in European luxury hospitality standards preferred
• Excellent organizational and multitasking ability
• High attention to detail and service standards
• Strong communication skills in English (Arabic an advantage)
• Budgeting and cost control experience
• Ability to implement operational efficiencies and drive change
• Proven experience operating within highly structured luxury environments with formal service standards

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full housekeeping department
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation standards at all times
• Conduct daily inspections and walkthroughs to ensure compliance with luxury standards
• Oversee staffing, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Develop and implement housekeeping systems, procedures, and service standards
• Manage departmental budget, cost control, and forecasting
• Control inventory of linen, uniforms, and cleaning supplies
• Coordinate procurement and supplier management with relevant departments
• Ensure maintenance issues are reported and followed up efficiently
• Oversee pest control and deep cleaning programmes
• Implement on-the-job training and continuous staff development
• Prepare operational reports for senior management
• Resolve operational issues and complaints promptly
• Drive efficiency improvements and operational best practices

Skills

Leadership

People management

English communication

Budgeting & cost control

Operational efficiency

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Hotel Management degree

Job description

POSITION

Housekeeping Manager - European Passport preferred

LOCATION

Sharjah UAE | Luxury Brand Resort

Client will arrange a work visa and relocation if not local

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

We are seeking an experienced Housekeeping Manager to oversee all housekeeping operations within a prestigious environment. The role requires a strong leader who can ensure exceptional standards while effectively managing and developing a large housekeeping team.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Hotel Management or related field
• EU and UK Passport preferred

Experience And Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• 10 Years’ experience in hospitality industry, out of which 3 years in similar role (high volume, large team)
• Experience in European luxury hospitality standards preferred
• Excellent organisational and multitasking ability
• High attention to detail and service standards
• Strong communication skills in English (and Arabic an advantage)
• Budgeting and cost control experience
• Ability to implement operational efficiencies and drive change
• Proven experience operating within highly structured luxury environments with formal service standards

Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full housekeeping department
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation standards at all times
• Conduct daily inspections and walkthroughs to ensure compliance with luxury standards
• Oversee staffing, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Develop and implement housekeeping systems, procedures, and service standards
• Manage departmental budget, cost control, and forecasting
• Control inventory of linen, uniforms, and cleaning supplies
• Coordinate procurement and supplier management with relevant departments
• Ensure maintenance issues are reported and followed up efficiently
• Oversee pest control and deep cleaning programmes
• Implement on-the-job training and continuous staff development
• Prepare operational reports for senior management
• Resolve operational issues and complaints promptly
• Drive efficiency improvements and operational best practices

SALARY

• Salary: AED 20,000 - 24,500 depending on experience

BENEFITS

• To be discussed at interview

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