Senior Officer - Housekeeping Administrator - Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre

About the Hotel:

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 dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

 

Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 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 Living World Trade Centre is a 41-floor luxury serviced apartment tower in the center of Dubai's business district. Standing on the site of the old-World Trade Centre on Zabeel Road, the striking high-rise comprises 377 serviced residences ranging from one-bedroom duplexes up to four-bedroom double-floor apartments. One of Dubai's most acclaimed luxuries serviced residences, Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre is the place of first choice for travelers in search of short, medium-term and extended stays that combine home comforts with all the hallmarks of a five-star hotel service. 

 

About The Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeping Administrator to join Housekeeping at Jumeirah Living World Trade Centre. The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

  • Communicate new or amended procedures to relevant departments/ colleagues in a timely manner, ensuring they have been understood. 
  • Control department forms and records according to the Jumeirah standards for Document Control.
  • Assists in all inventories, which are conducted on a monthly or quarterly basis.
  • Allocates room to housekeeping attendants according to the system implemented in the hotel.
  • Assists Department Coordinator / Housekeeping Manager or designate in any special projects.

 

About you:

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

  • Minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in housekeeping administration, hospitality operations, or a similar administrative role within a hotel, serviced residence, or hospitality environment.
  • Understanding of housekeeping procedures, inventory control, linen management, and departmental standards within the hospitality industry.
  • Ability to liaise effectively with internal departments, suppliers, and team members while providing administrative support to Housekeeping Management.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports, monitor key departmental data, and ensure document accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Ability to identify issues, recommend solutions, and meet deadlines while supporting daily operational requirements.

 

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, flights home, life insurance, incentive programs, assistance 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.

 

Benefits include:

  • Supportive and inclusive work environment
  • Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
  • Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
  • Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
  • Company-provided shared accommodation
  • Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
  • Paid annual leave and flight from your home country
  • Performance-based incentives tailored to your role
  • Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)
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