Executive Housekeeper

Kempinski
Manama
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Hospitality & Food ServiceExperience: 3-5 yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Attention to detail","Organizational agility","Communication"]

Lead housekeeping and laundry operations at a pre-opening luxury hotel, setting operating procedures, cleaning schedules, and the manning guide while preparing guest rooms and public areas for launch. Manage daily hygiene, presentation, and room turnarounds by directing housekeeping teams. Recruit, onboard, train, and ensure safe handling of chemicals and adherence to luxury cleanliness protocols. Oversee budgets, inventory, linen/supply control, and contractor coordination with Engineering and Front Office.

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Kempinski
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Executive Housekeeper

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Job Summary

Lead housekeeping and laundry operations at a pre-opening luxury hotel, setting operating procedures, cleaning schedules, and the manning guide while preparing guest rooms and public areas for launch. Manage daily hygiene, presentation, and room turnarounds by directing housekeeping teams. Recruit, onboard, train, and ensure safe handling of chemicals and adherence to luxury cleanliness protocols. Oversee budgets, inventory, linen/supply control, and contractor coordination with Engineering and Front Office.
Location: Manama
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Hospitality & Food Service
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Set up pre-opening readiness by establishing operating procedures, designing cleaning schedules, and managing guest room and public area setup and handover.
  • •Direct daily housekeeping, laundry, and public area teams to maintain hygiene, aesthetic standards, and luxury guest room presentation.
  • •Recruit, onboard, schedule, and train housekeeping staff on luxury cleanliness protocols, chemical handling, and safety standards.
  • •Oversee operating budgets, control linen and supply inventories, and manage contractor relationships such as laundry and pest control.
  • •Collaborate with Engineering and Front Office to resolve room maintenance and optimize room turnaround and turnover times.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 3–5 years of experience as Executive Housekeeper or Deputy in a luxury hotel.
  • •Proven pre-opening project experience preferred.
  • •Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or a related field.
  • •Strong knowledge of PMS systems (Opera Housekeeping module), sanitation standards, and fabric care.
  • •Fluent business communication in English, with attention to detail and strong leadership.
Experience:3-5 yearsLuxury hospitality
Education:
Skills:LeadershipAttention to detailOrganizational agilityCommunication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PMSOpera Housekeeping module

Company Brief

Kempinski
Kempinski is a luxury hotel management company operating five-star hotels, residences and restaurants worldwide. The group provides high-end hospitality services, managing properties and bespoke guest experiences across major cities and resort destinations.
Industry: Hotels & Resorts
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Munich, Germany
Founded: 1862
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