Housekeeping Attendant at Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi

About Us

At Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts, our job is to bring the joy of travel to everyone. That’s where you come in. We look for people who are friendly, welcoming and full of life; people who are always finding ways to make every guest’s experience an enjoyable one. When you’re part of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts brand you’re more than just a job title.

Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi is looking for an efficient and team-oriented Housekeeping Attendant to join our dynamic team! Holiday Inn is the first of its brand in Abu Dhabi, featuring 203 modern and stylish rooms and a wide variety of food & beverage outlets. Indulge in a variety of international Flavors at the Silk Route Café. For a lively night out, hit the Thirty 1st Bar & Lounge with amazing views of the Abu Dhabi skyline. Visit Hubbly Bubbly, our shisha café, for a traditional Arabic experience under the stars. Stock Burger Co. is a new casual dining concept defined by a perfect and always appealing pairing: premium burgers, craft brew, and all, in addition to meeting rooms and banqueting facilities.

What’s the job?

As a Housekeeping Attendant – you’ll make sure our rooms and suites are always ‘fresh and welcoming’ for our guests after a busy day at work – creating a haven for them to escape and relax in - or get a bit of last-minute work done.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• You’ll make sure our rooms are always at their best - we have standards - but it’s down to you to make that room special and memorable for guests
• Help guests - you’ll be happy to help if someone needs a toothbrush or directions for example
• Keep your supervisor updated on room service progress and alert them to any repairs needed
• Safety aware – follow our established safety procedures at all times - and wear protective equipment when needed 
• Be organised - keep on top of supplies and amenities and always try to minimise waste 
• Reunite items with owners – and log any lost and found property
• Look smart – wear your uniform with pride 
• Other ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done
• Monitor and control supplies and amenities, and minimise waste within all areas of housekeeping
• Report, turn in, and/or log all lost and found items according to established procedures
• Work as part of a team and communicate with other departments as per hotel procedures to ensure excellent quality and service
• May regularly assist with deep cleaning projects
• May have turndown duties
• May assist with other duties as assigned

What we need from you

To execute the position of Housekeeping Attendant, the candidate must meet the legal requirements to work in the UAE. Ideally, the candidate must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• It’s a physical role and you’ll be on your feet most of the day, so fitness is important
• Strength – with occasional lifting of items up to 50 pounds / 23 kilograms and or push/pulling heavy objects
• You’ll might need to bend and kneel to complete some activities
• Literacy skills - reading, writing and basic maths skills 
• Flexible attitude to shifts – you may need to work nights, weekends and/or holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent and six months to one year experience in housekeeping/laundry                        

The candidate will have the ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding. They must have the ability to work collaboratively in a team; strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective time management. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload; High grooming standards – wear your uniform with pride and adhere to personal grooming and hygiene standards; and flexibility to work a 6 day rotating roster – overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts are all part of the job.

What we offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including free duty meals, health insurance, accommodation, uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

Go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

We are an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.