Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different™ brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated signature dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

　　Jumeirah Group’s newest resort Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will lead a new generation of Group’s ultra-luxury portfolio. Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai’s largest private beach, with design influences of a futuristic superyacht, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will feature 303 rooms, 84 suites, and 82 serviced residences set amid private landscaped gardens. It encompasses specially integrated wellness and leisure destinations and an impressive line-up of signature restaurants, including a new concept comprising 4 restaurants in 1. With all rooms offering a panoramic vista over the Arabian Sea, this statement property will mark a new epoch for Jumeirah Group.

　　About the Job:

　　An opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeping Manager to join our Housekeeping team at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

　　Supporting to set up the function and role during Pre-Opening phase.

　　Working closely between the Hotel and our Residences to support any operational needs

　　To be responsible for the supervision and coordination of the Housekeeping Attendants by making sure that these services are available and carried out with the utmost efficiency.

　　To study and evaluate the operation of the Housekeeping Department and suggest improvements to the Executive Housekeeper.

　　To assign duties and responsibilities to subordinates, assisting the Housekeeping Attendants in their duties.

　　To check the Linen Room and pantry areas to ensure the smooth flow of the guest supplies, uniform, and linen.

　　To maintain a record of Planned Preventive Maintenance cleaning work i.e., window cleaning, carpet shampooing, mattress turning, bedspread cleaning, blanket cleaning and general rooms cleaning.

　　To follow-up on all out of order rooms.

　　To ensure correct distribution and control of master keys.

　　To conduct inspections of corridors, service areas, pantries, staircases and Public Area toilets to ensure proper cleaning.

　　To take note of "In house VIPs and arriving VIPs.

　　To ensure that all suites and rooms are inspected thoroughly.

　　To ensure that all equipment is well maintained and handled correctly.

　　To handle guest complaints in accordance with the hotel policy, reporting all complaints to the Executive Housekeeper.

　　To check the logbooks and follow up on outstanding matters.

　　To assist in taking various inventories.

　　About you:

　　The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

　　Ideally Pre-Opening experience, experience on setting up any related systems or structures in the role | department.

　　Able to work with tight deadlines and under pressure due to intensive preopening phase.

　　Minimum of 3 years work experience as an assistant executive housekeeper or housekeeping manager at a luxury hotel with high volume.

　　Experience in managing outsourced labor.

　　To have an eye for detail.

　　Intermediate level – Microsoft Office applications.

　　Competent in OPERA version 5.

　　High level of written and verbal business English.

　　Demonstrate the ability to acquire attributes such as leadership, problem solving, training and developing subordinates, goal setting and goal oriented.

　　About the Benefits:

　　We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package including dental coverage, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.