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 an Manager to join our Housekeeping team at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Ensure proper inventories of linen and all operating equipment in housekeeping is conducted in line with audit standards in order to effectively manage cost .

• Ensure that all Uniforms are effectively managed, cleaned, and inventoried accordingly .

• Ensure all tasks in the housekeeping operation’s POP (Pre-Opening Plan) are completed to ensure a successful opening according to Jumeirah Brand Standards .

• Ensure all safety rules, emergency procedures and fire prevention regulations are strictly enforced in line with Jumeirah HS&E standards to ensure guests and colleagues’ safety .

• Ensure proper controls of master keys are in place to guarantee guests safety .

• Effectively oversee the control of cleaning supplies and guest supplies (receiving, recording, handling, and storage) to minimize losses and maximize use of resources .

• Participate in the preparation of the Annual Business Plan to ensure housekeeping operation is adequately represented

About you:

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

• Work experience in a similar role for minimum 1-2 years

• Hands-on experience with cleaning and maintenance tasks for large organizations, preferably 5* hotels and resorts

• Must be able to always communicate effectively, clearly and fluent in English

• Handling industrial cleaning equipment, products, chemicals

• Hotel system Opera (preferable, but not mandatory)

• Excellent organizational and team management skills

• Undertakes responsibilities as detailed in job description

• Stamina to handle the physical demands of the job

• Demonstrate technical knowledge and experience

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to get along well with co-workers, guests and suppliers

• Must have good time management abilities

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.