Quality Assurance Manager Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 293,000 - 368,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hospitality company in Dubai is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager. This role involves driving continuous improvement in service excellence, conducting audits, and analyzing guest feedback to ensure compliance with luxury hotel standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in quality assurance within a luxury hotel environment and strong analytical skills to enhance guest satisfaction. Flexibility to work varied schedules is necessary, ensuring operational consistency and high-quality guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance or operational excellence management in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Expertise in quality management systems and guest feedback platforms.
• Strong understanding of luxury hospitality standards including Forbes Travel Guide.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across all departments and divisions.
• Conduct audits and service performance analysis.
• Monitor guest feedback and address service defects.
• Compile reports on service trends and quality KPI.

Skills

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Job description

What are we looking for

A Quality Assurance Manager serving Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is always working on behalf of our guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude behaviors skills and values that follow:

• Minimum 35 years of experience in a quality assurance guest experience or operational excellence management role within a luxury hotel or resort environment.
• Proven expertise in quality management systems service audits and guest feedback platforms such as Stay Experience TripAdvisor and other review portals.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret guest feedback and operational data to drive meaningful improvements.
• Excellent understanding of luxury hospitality standards including Forbes Travel Guide and brandspecific benchmarks.
• Experience conducting service audits property walkthroughs and qualityrelated training.
• A keen eye for detail with a strong focus on consistency cleanliness and condition.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multifunctional teams and influence departmental improvements.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills capable of engaging team members at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Passion for service excellence and continuous improvement with a guestcentric mindset.
• Ability to present quality initiatives clearly in meetings orientation sessions and training programs.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules including mornings evenings weekends and holidays as needed.

What will it be like to work for Hilton

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company spanning the lodging sector from luxurious fullservice hotels and resorts to extendedstay suites and midpriced hotels. For nearly a century Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations service amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across itsglobal brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all.

A Quality Assurance Manager with Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts is responsible for ensuring service excellence and operational consistency throughout the hotel by monitoring standards analyzing guest feedback and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role supports all departments in delivering a flawless luxury experience aligned with brand and Forbes standards.

What will I be doing

As a Quality Assurance Manager you are responsible for driving continuous improvement across all departments and divisions associated with the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah through analyzing the voice of the customer conducting quality audits assisting with reviewing Standards and SOPs Identifying top priorities for improvement communication of information and facilitation of Quality Improvement Teams. Specifically you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Implement and maintain the hotels Quality Management System and ensure compliance with brand standards.
• Conduct audits operational reviews and service performance analysis across departments.
• Monitor guest feedback through the S.A.L.T. platform and thirdparty review sites such as TripAdvisor identifying trends and coordinating with HODs to address service defects.
• Support operational teams by attending LineUps Operations Meetings and preshift briefings reinforcing quality standards and guest expectations.
• Assist the Director of Operations with biannual Quality Assurance audits and oversee daily walkthroughs to ensure property condition and cleanliness.
• Provide daily updates on guest satisfaction scores rankings and feedback summaries from Hilton channels and social media.
• Analyze incident reports track recurring service lapses and liaise with teams to implement corrective actions.
• Evaluate service for Hilton Honors and TWS guests offering recommendations for process enhancements.
• Promote team engagement by encouraging improvement ideas and recognizing quality contributions.
• Compile and share reports on service trends defect tracking and quality KPIs.
• Facilitate or support quality improvement projects and team discussions.
• Collaborate with the training department to address service gaps and deliver targeted training.
• Update leadership on quality metrics during staff and guidance meetings ensuring alignment with hotel goals.
• Present quality expectations during new employee orientation.
• Ensure training content reflects current standards and support departments in maintaining service excellence.
• Track progress on Forbes standards and recommend training where needed.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

Required Experience:

Manager