Housekeeping Team Leader: Elevate Standards & People

Hilton; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Team Leader to drive standards across guestrooms, public areas and back‑of‑house areas. The role requires hands‑on leadership with deep knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and surface care, coupled with the ability to coach and retain a large, diverse team.

You will supervise daily operations, ensure compliance with brand standards, mentor staff, and optimize labor and inventory while delivering exceptional guest satisfaction in a highly

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within housekeeping operations in internationally branded hotels or high-standard hospitality environments.
• Experience leading and developing large housekeeping teams in fast-paced settings.
• Advanced knowledge of cleaning chemicals, machinery, cleaning procedures, hygiene standards and surface maintenance requirements.
• Strong expertise in resolving difficult cleaning, hygiene and maintenance challenges.
• Track record of improving quality standards, operational consistency and team performance.
• Exceptional coaching, training and people development capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills balancing operational priorities and administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily housekeeping operations through active supervision, inspection and coaching.
• Serve as SME for cleaning methodologies, chemical applications, equipment usage and surface care.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve complex cleaning challenges including stains and sanitation issues.
• Conduct detailed quality inspections and drive continuous improvement for guest satisfaction.
• Develop, mentor and train team members, fostering accountability and operational excellence.
• Manage scheduling, inventories, training records, compliance documentation and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Operations management

Quality control

Training

Communication

Organization

Team engagement

Coaching

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Cleaning machinery

Equipment usage

Surface care products

Job description

Hilton is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Team Leader to drive standards across guestrooms, public areas and back‑of‑house areas. The role requires hands‑on leadership with deep knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and surface care, coupled with the ability to coach and retain a large, diverse team.

You will supervise daily operations, ensure compliance with brand standards, mentor staff, and optimize labor and inventory while delivering exceptional guest satisfaction in a highly