Houseman/Housekeeper

Overview

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Certificate or equivalent (preferred).
• Basic training or certification in housekeeping operations or hospitality services (advantageous)
• Health & Safety / Manual Handling awareness (preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Houseman or in a similar housekeeping support role, preferably in a luxury private residence, royal household, five-star hotel, or VVIP compound in the UAE or GCC.
• Familiarity with luxury household standards, guest protocols, and maintaining privacy in high-profile environments.

Housekeeping & Cleaning Support

• Assisting with deep cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, polishing, and furniture
• care across all estate areas.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of public areas, corridors,
• external patios, and storage rooms.
• Providing support to housekeepers during villa turnovers, guest arrivals,
• or event preparations.

General Duties & Guest Setup

• Assisting with room setups, moving furniture, placing linens, amenities,
• and arranging guest welcome items.
• Supporting with laundry collection/delivery, refreshment stations, and
• cleaning of outdoor seating areas.
• Handling minor repairs or maintenance tasks and reporting issues to
• the appropriate department.

Material Handling & Stocking

• Replenishing cleaning supplies, toiletries, guest amenities, and linen stock
• in housekeeping pantries or service stations.
• Ensuring proper storage, safe use, and handling of cleaning equipment
• and materials.

Outdoor & Back-of-House Areas

• Sweeping pathways, maintaining poolside cleanliness, and removing debris from garden patios or balconies.
• Supporting soft services team in keeping all external and service areas clean and presentable.

Discretion & Service Etiquette

• Demonstrating professionalism, cleanliness, and discretion when working in occupied villas or around VVIP guests.
• Understanding and following privacy protocols, especially in royal or high net-worth households.
• Adapting to schedule changes and responding promptly to ad hoc service requests.

Team Coordination & Safety

• Working closely with the housekeeping team, laundry, and maintenance technicians to ensure efficient operations.
• Following all health, safety, and hygiene protocols, including the use of PPE where necessary.
• Reporting incidents, damages, or unusual observations promptly.

Salary & Benefits

• AED 2,000 – AED 2,500
• Shared accommodation provided OR housing allowance
• Health Insurance
• Meals provided
• 1 economy flight per annum
• 30 days’ paid vacation per annum

Application Question(s)

• Are you willing to relocate to Fujairah, UAE?

Experience

• Houseman or in a similar housekeeping support role: 2 years (Required)