Executive Housekeeper

Kempinski Hotels; Bahrain; On-site; BHD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Global network

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels is seeking an Executive Housekeeper in Bahrain (Manama) to lead all housekeeping and laundry operations across guest rooms and public areas, ensuring flawless cleanliness and luxury presentation. You will build department structure ahead of launch, recruit and train staff, and collaborate with Engineering and Front Office to optimize room turnovers.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of luxury-hotel leadership, a diploma/bachelor in Hospitality, strong English communication, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years as Executive Housekeeper or Deputy in a luxury hotel, with pre-opening experience preferred.
• Fluent business communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Opening Readiness: Establish procedures, cleaning schedules, staffing guide, linens/amenities selection, and handover of guest rooms and public areas.
• Daily Operations: Direct housekeeping, laundry, and public area teams to maintain hygiene, aesthetic appeal, and room presentation.
• Team Leadership & Training: Recruit, onboard, schedule, and train staff on luxury cleanliness protocols and safety standards.
• Inventory & Budget Control: Oversee budgets, control linen/supply inventories, and manage contractor relationships.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinate with Engineering for maintenance and Front Office for room turnovers.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

English fluency

Budget management

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management

Tools

Opera Housekeeping

Job description

Description

The Executive Housekeeper directs all housekeeping and laundry operations, ensuring flawless cleanliness, maintenance, and luxury presentation throughout guest rooms and public areas, while building operational department structures prior to launch.

Department: Housekeeping & Laundry

Location: Kingdom of Bahrain - Manama

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Opening Readiness: Establish operating procedures, design cleaning schedules, build the departmental manning guide, select linens/amenities, and manage the setup and handover of all guest rooms and public areas before launch.
• Daily Operations: Direct housekeeping, laundry, and public area teams to maintain high standards of hygiene, aesthetic appeal, and guest room presentation.
• Team Leadership & Training: Recruit, onboard, schedule, and train housekeeping staff on luxury cleanliness protocols, chemical handling, and safety standards.
• Inventory & Budget Control: Oversee operating budgets, control linen and supply inventories, and manage contractor relationships (e.g., laundry, pest control, specialized cleaning).
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering for room maintenance resolution and Front Office to ensure efficient room turnarounds and turnover times.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What Makes You a Great Fit; Who We’re Looking For

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years as Executive Housekeeper or Deputy in a luxury hotel, with proven pre-opening project experience preferred.
• Education: Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of PMS systems (e.g., Opera Housekeeping module), fabric care, sanitation standards, and operating budget management.
• Competencies: Sharp attention to detail, strong leadership, organisational agility, and fluent business communication in English.

Why Join Kempinski

Kempinski emphasises talent development and offers career progression within its global network, with properties in over 30 countries. There are opportunities to work in diverse cultural environments whilst continuing your professional growth. We are proud to foster a culture where employees feel valued, heard, and are empowered to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Be part of a legacy, build your future. Discover the possibilities at Kempinski.