Luxury Executive Housekeeper — Pre-Opening Leader

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

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