Dir-Housekeeping
Company
Marriott Hotels Resorts
Location
Doha
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Qa.talent.com
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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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the exact minimum basic wage for cleaning staff roles in Qatar as of 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour, the minimum basic wage for cleaning staff in Qatar is QAR 1,000 per month as of 2026, plus QAR 300 food allowance and QAR 500 accommodation allowance if not provided by the employer. Overtime must be paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily. Employers must deposit wages into a bank account by the 7th of each month.
Which exact documents and steps are required to apply for a cleaning staff work visa in Qatar from abroad in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour, applicants need a valid passport, medical fitness certificate from an approved center, police clearance, and a signed employment contract before the employer applies for the work permit. The visa process takes 30-45 days after approval, with the employer covering all fees including QAR 1,000 for the work permit. No education certificate is required for cleaning roles.
What are the official working hours, weekly rest days and annual leave rules for cleaning staff under Qatar labor law in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour, cleaning staff must work no more than 8 hours per day and 48 hours per week, with at least one paid rest day every Friday. Workers receive 30 days of paid annual leave after one year of service plus 10 public holidays. Sick leave is paid at full salary for the first 15 days.
Is there any income tax deducted from cleaning staff salaries in Qatar and what is the exact rule for 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Finance, cleaning staff pay zero income tax on salaries in Qatar for 2026, with no deductions from the QAR 1,000 minimum basic wage or allowances. Employers handle all contributions to the Qatar Pension Fund at 5% employee and 10% employer rates only for those under the contributory system.
