Dir-Housekeeping

Dir-Housekeeping

Al Wakrah, Qatar

Company
Marriott Hotels Resorts
Location
Doha
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Qa.talent.com

Job Description
Description

JOB SUMMARY

Manages housekeeping functions and staff on a daily basis to ensure property guest rooms public space and employee areas are clean and well maintained. Directs and works with team to successfully execute all housekeeping operations. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department. Responsible for inspecting areas of responsibilities and following up with a plan for improving results.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in housekeeping or related professional area.

OR

2year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management Hospitality Business Administration or related major; 3 years experience in housekeeping or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Housekeeping Operations and Budgets

Ensures compliance with all housekeeping policies standards and procedures.

Understands the importance of departments operation on the overall property financial goals and educates staff on details as appropriate.

Reviews staffing levels to ensure the guest service operational needs and financial objectives are met.

Obtains list of rooms to be cleaned immediately and list of prospective checkouts or discharges to prepare work assignments.

Inventories stock to ensure adequate supplies.

Supervises an effective inspection program for all guestrooms and public space.

Understands the impact of departments operations on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

Ensures all employees have proper supplies equipment and uniforms.

Communicates areas that need attention to staff and follows up to ensure understanding.

Supervises daily housekeeping shift operations and ensures compliance with all housekeeping policies standards and procedures.

Participates in departmental meetings and continually communicates a clear and consistent message regarding the departmental goals to produce desired results.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

Uses all available on the job training tools to train new room attendants and provide followup training as necessary.

Establishes and maintains open collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same with them.

Schedule employees to business demands and for tracks employee time and attendance.

Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to policy.

Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.

Ensures employee recognition is taking place on all shifts.

Solicits employee feedback utilizes an open door policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.

Review employee satsifaction results.

Participates in interviewing and hiring of team members with the appropriate skills.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans to improve guest satisfaction.

Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.

Strives to improve service performance.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive peoplefirst are committed to nondiscrimination onanyprotectedbasis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Key Skills
Hotel Experience,Taleo,Hospitality Experience,Environmental Services,Laundry,Cleaning Experience,Housekeeping Management,OSHA,Sanitation,Team Management,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs in Qatar

Q What is the minimum wage for domestic cleaning staff in Qatar?
As per the Ministry of Labour, the minimum wage for domestic workers including cleaning staff is QAR 1,000 per month as of January 2021, remaining in effect through 2026. Employers must provide free accommodation, food allowance of QAR 300 monthly, and medical insurance. Contracts below this wage are invalid.
Q What are the eligibility requirements for cleaning staff jobs in Qatar without experience?
The Ministry of Labour requires cleaning staff to be at least 18 years old, medically fit with a certificate from an approved clinic costing QAR 100, and no formal education or prior experience needed for unskilled roles. A police clearance certificate from home country is mandatory for work permit issuance. Contracts are approved only for physically capable applicants.
Q What documents are required to apply for a cleaning staff job and work permit in Qatar?
Applicants need a valid passport (6+ months validity), 4 passport photos, medical fitness report, police good conduct certificate, and a signed employment contract attested by the Ministry of Labour. The employer submits these for free work visa entry permit valid 2 months, then converts to 2-year renewable residence permit. Processing takes 1-2 weeks after employer application.
Q What are the working hours, overtime pay, and annual leave for cleaning staff in Qatar?
Private sector cleaning staff work maximum 8 hours per day or 48 hours per week with one weekly rest day off, as per Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 updated 2026. Overtime is paid at 125% of basic hourly wage for first 2 hours, 150% thereafter; annual leave is 21 days after 1 year service. Sick leave provides 12 days full pay and 30 days half pay annually.
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