Housekeeping Shift Leader

Housekeeping Shift Leader


Company
Marriott Hotels Resorts
Location
Al Ain - Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Via
via Jooble

Job Description
Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Our jobs arent just about giving guests a clean room and a freshly made bed. Instead we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique. Our Guest Environment Experts are skilled in a wide range of housekeeping functions with responsibility for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the whole hotel. They are empowered to move about their space and do what needs to be done. Whether delivering guest requests stocking carts cleaning rooms and public spaces or other similar responsibilities the Guest Environment Expert makes sure the spaces in the hotel help create a great guest experience.

No matter what position you are in there are a few things that are critical to success ensuring a safe work place following company policies and procedures maintaining confidentiality upholding quality standards and ensuring your uniform personal appearance and communications are professional. Guest Environment Experts will be on their feet and moving around (stand sit or walk for an extended time) and taking a handson approach to work (move lift carry push pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance). Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for Guest Environment Experts to get it right for our guests and our business each and every time.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs

Q What is the minimum monthly salary for cleaning staff jobs in the UAE as of 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the minimum salary for cleaning staff in the UAE is AED 2,500 per month as of 2026 for standard 8-hour shifts. Overtime must be paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate for any hours beyond 8 per day. Employers must deposit salaries into bank accounts by the 7th of each month.
Q What work permit and visa documents are required for foreign cleaning staff in the UAE in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, foreign cleaning staff require a valid work permit issued after medical fitness test and Emirates ID application, with processing completed within 60 days of entry. The employer must sponsor a 2-year renewable residence visa tied to the job contract. Passport validity must exceed 6 months at application.
Q What education and experience are needed to qualify for cleaning staff positions in the UAE?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, cleaning staff roles require no formal education but mandate at least 6 months of prior cleaning experience verified by previous employer reference. Applicants must be aged 18-60 and pass a medical test confirming no communicable diseases.
Q What documents must be submitted when applying for cleaning staff jobs through MOHRE in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, applicants must submit a valid passport, 2 passport photos, attested educational certificates if any, and a signed employment contract specifying AED 2,500 salary. The full application is processed online via the MOHRE portal with approval within 5 working days.
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