Housekeeping Shift Leader - The Abu Dhabi EDITION

EDITION; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel brand is seeking passionate individuals for a housekeeping role in Abu Dhabi. Candidates must ensure cleanliness standards are met, respond promptly to guest requests, and assist management with training staff. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and good communication skills, with less than a year of experience. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional service in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to push and pull a loaded housekeeping cart.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and maintenance standards.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner.
• Capable of lifting objects weighing less than or equal to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of assigned areas according to standards.
• Assist management in hiring and training employees.
• Respond promptly to requests from guests and management.
• Document and report outstanding housekeeping issues.

Skills

Cleanliness standards

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Use checklists to ensure that cleanliness and condition of each assigned area meets designated standards. Identify and report preventative or other maintenance issues in public areas or guest rooms. Request preventative maintenance or non-urgent repairs using appropriate method. Contact other departments directly for urgent repairs. Clean, maintain, and store cleaning equipment. Document and report outstanding issues. Complete required Housekeeping paperwork. Respond promptly to requests from guests, Front Desk, or At Your Service requests.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; properly store flammable materials. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 55 pounds without assistance and in excess of 55 pounds with assistance. Ability to push and pull a loaded housekeeping cart and other work‑related machinery over sloping and uneven surfaces. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Stand, sit, kneel, or walk for an extended period across an entire work shift. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand‑eye coordination. Enter and locate work‑related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. Visually verify and interpret written documents. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

• Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Related Work Experience: Less than 1‑year related work experience.
• Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.
• License or Certification: None

EEO Statement

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

About EDITION Hotels

EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world‑class luxury hotel, and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new experience in the world of hospitality. EDITION delivers the best of both worlds in a delicate balancing act – polish with personality, perfectionism with individualism, and comfort with charisma and charm. The brand targets sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality, design, and service excellence, but who want it without limitations – breaking the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in a package that showcases the exceptional.

But to create this magical experience, we need you. We are looking for outgoing, authentically amazing people who are looking for a place to work that inspires them, challenges them and makes them proud to come to work. A place where service comes from the heart, not from a handbook. A place that delivers a never‑ending theatrical performance that continuously delights and enchants each and every one of our guests.

We invite you to join us today. In joining EDITION, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.