Quality Manager

Kempinski Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels in Dubai is seeking a highly capable Quality Manager to lead quality assurance for the residence and surrounding facilities. You will conduct daily audits, drive defect resolution with in-house teams and third-party contractors, and ensure adherence to Kempinski standards for guest experience and property presentation.

The role requires hands-on inspections, effective communication across departments, and a proactive approach to maintain luxury service levels within the

Qualifications

• Eligible for a working permit in country of hire and locally available.
• Higher College and/or Hotel Management degree.
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory or managerial experience in Rooms Division or Quality Assurance within 5-star luxury hotels and luxury residential resorts.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Residence Manager and oversee quality assurance across the residence.
• Carry out daily property walk-throughs, inspect all spaces and identify housekeeping or maintenance issues.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Engineering and third-party contractors to ensure timely resolution of defects.
• Lead quality meetings and train staff per Kempinski policies.
• Maintain real-time issue logs and generate executive summaries on trends.
• Provide dashboards and feedback on cleanliness, maintenance and guest experience.

Skills

Eye for Detail

Technical & Operational Awareness

Tech-Savvy

Fluent in English

Multinational communication

Education

Higher College and or Hotel Management

Tools

HotSOS

Operto

Freshdesk

CMMS

Job description

Quality Manager

Department: Hotel Management

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Reporting To: Residence Manager

Description

Under the guidance of the Residence Manager, the Quality Manager assesses, evaluates, and ensures that the long-term and short-term goals of the residence are met. This role supports Residence Management in delivering smooth, prompt, and effective service to all residents and guests, ensuring continuous quality assurance and enhancement according to Kempinski and residence-specific standards. Additionally, the position oversees the overall care, presentation, and operational upkeep of the property.

Key Responsibilities

In this position you are reporting directly to the Residence Manager.

The overall scope of the job includes ensuring optimal communication between management, all administrative and operational departments. Quality assurance and enhancement according to Kempinski standards and residences-specific standards.

We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Quality Manager with a strong background in Rooms Division within the luxury hospitality industry to ensure impeccable standards are maintained across the residence.

Unlike a traditional desk-bound quality role, this position requires active, hands-on property auditing. The primary duty of the Quality Manager is to continuously walk the residence, inspect all interior and exterior spaces, identify housekeeping deficiencies and maintenance snagging issues, and persistently follow up until every item is resolved to perfection.

• Daily processing of feedback received from owners / tenants via various sources. Ensure proper tracking and reporting in cooperation with all administrative and operational departments.
• Conduct systematic daily walk-throughs of all residential areas, including living spaces, residence amenities, heart-of-house areas, and exterior grounds.
• Perform meticulous visual and tactile inspections to ensure standards align with Kempinski Residences service standards and expectations.
• Maintain an active presence throughout the property.
• Inspect deep-cleaning details, surface polishing, linen care, setup standards, and overall presentation that has been completed by 3rd party contractors.
• Monitor and report recurring housekeeping errors or missed details to the Housekeeping Supervisor, Head Housekeeper, and 3rd-party contractor management
• Identify mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, paint, and cosmetic defects (e.g., scuffs, broken fixtures, burnt-out bulbs, HVAC noise).
• Log detailed work orders into the maintenance tracking system with photos, exact locations, and clear descriptions.
• Relentlessly follow up with the engineering, housekeeping, and third-party teams to ensure swift turnaround times and minimize backlogs
• Maintain real-time issue logs and daily snagging reports using mobile auditing tools.
• Lead daily/weekly meetings with Housekeeping and Engineering and review open tickets and assign priorities.
• Provide executive-level summary reports on property condition trends, recurring defects, and resolution turnaround times.
• Daily scheduled walks through the properties various areas to inspect cleanliness, maintenance, safety and possible improvements
• Daily submission of reports with identified shortfalls or suggestions followed by rigorous recorded follow ups to resolve the highlighted points
• Implementation of individual quality measurements and owners / tenants surveys.
• Send daily updates about the current status open feedback, open concerns reported.
• Analysis of the causes of owners / tenants concerns in cooperation with the responsible department managers.
• Implementation of improvement processes in cooperation with the responsible department managers.
• Implementation and sustainable continuation of operational training for all members of staff including third-party parties in cooperation with the training department.
• Establishment of cleanliness, maintenance and feedback quality management system, including statistical analysis and analysis with solutions.
• Implementation of a regular quality meeting structure with the creation, implementation and adherence to quality action plans as well as reporting follow ups on cleanliness, maintenance and feedback.
• Creation and communication of a weekly dashboard outlining the status of all concerned quality points including pending points.
• Participation in internal meetings, referring to quality management.
• This role needs to be able to train others as well as track training needs/records in accordance with Kempinski Training policies.
• Accompanying and implementing all Kempinski Residence Guest Experience initiatives.
• Form control of the local policy & procedure structure as well as regular update management.
• Control the implementation of all Kempinski Policies, Procedures & Standards with feedback to the management.
• Best practice exchange with other Kempinski properties.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Eligible for a working permit in country of hire and locally available
• Higher College and or Hotel Management
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory or managerial experience in Rooms Division or Quality Assurance within 5-star luxury hotels and luxury residential resorts.
• Eye for Detail: Exceptional attention to detail; ability to spot micro-defects that others overlook.
• Technical & Operational Awareness: Basic understanding of residential maintenance, finishes (marbles, fine woods, delicate fabrics), and property snagging processes.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with property management software, ticketing tools (e.g., HotSOS, Operto, Freshdesk, or custom CMMS), and tablet-based inspection apps.
• High physical energy assignment; comfortable walking, climbing stairs, and standing for the majority of the working day.
• Proven track record with good progression.
• Mature & Customer focused.
• Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment
• Fluent in English (verbally and written)
• Any additional language is a plus

About Kempinski

Founded in Germany, Kempinski Hotels has long reflected the finest traditions of European hospitality. Today, as ever, Kempinski is synonymous with distinctive luxury.

Located in many of the world's most well-known cities and resorts, the Kempinski collection includes hotels in a grand manner, pace-setting modern establishments and older hotels of individual charm. All blend gracefully into their surroundings and offer luxurious accommodation, superb cuisine and unrivalled facilities - complemented by impeccable service.

For leisure and business guests alike, the name Kempinski has long been synonymous with style, mobility and efficiency. Put simply, they are the first choice for the discerning individual.

In addition to operating many of the finest city hotels in the world, Kempinski is a name that can now be found in many exciting resort locations, each combining local flair and ambience with the international standards of service and luxury that Kempinski guests have come to expect.