Housekeeping Team Leader: Lead Standards & Develop People

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Dubai is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Team Leader to uphold the highest cleanliness standards across guestrooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities while guiding a large, diverse team.

You will be a hands-on leader with deep knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and surface care, coaching and developing staff, optimizing labour, and ensuring outstanding guest satisfaction every day.

Qualifications

• Experience leading housekeeping in branded hotels or high-standard environments.
• Proven ability to develop and retain a large housekeeping team.
• Advanced knowledge of cleaning chemicals, machinery and surface care.
• Strong coaching, training and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of hotel and brand housekeeping standards across guestrooms and public areas.
• Lead daily housekeeping operations with supervision, inspection and coaching.
• Serve as SME for cleaning methodologies, chemicals, equipment, and stain removal.
• Identify and resolve complex cleaning challenges and sanitation issues.
• Conduct quality inspections and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and train team members, fostering accountability and performance.
• Support employee retention through effective communication and recognition.
• Manage departmental administration: scheduling, inventories, training records, and reporting.
• Optimize labor productivity and resource utilization while maintaining service excellence.

Skills

Proven leadership

Large team leadership

Cleanliness standards

Communication skills

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Hilton Dubai is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Team Leader to uphold the highest cleanliness standards across guestrooms, public areas and back-of-house facilities while guiding a large, diverse team.

You will be a hands-on leader with deep knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment and surface care, coaching and developing staff, optimizing labour, and ensuring outstanding guest satisfaction every day.