Assistant Housekeeper

Job Description

The Assistant Housekeeper supports the Executive Housekeeper in maintaining guest rooms, public areas, and housekeeping standards. Typical requirements include previous experience in hotel housekeeping or a related service role, good knowledge of cleaning procedures, attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. The candidate is expected to inspect rooms, coordinate room attendants, monitor supplies, respond to guest requests, report maintenance issues, follow health and safety procedures, and help train team members. Professional communication, reliability, grooming, teamwork, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction are important. Familiarity with hotel housekeeping systems and basic English is advantageous.

Company Info

Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel is a luxury Marriott International property located in central Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The hotel offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants, meeting and event facilities, leisure amenities, and professional hospitality services for business and leisure travelers. As part of the Sheraton brand, it focuses on welcoming service, comfortable social spaces, and dependable international standards. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured operating procedures, training opportunities, and exposure to a global hotel organization. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous countries. The Kuala Lumpur property serves both local and international guests and provides career opportunities in rooms, food and beverage, culinary, events, engineering, finance, sales, and other hotel departments.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers hospitality, tourism, retail, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, and education opportunities, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor, Langkawi, and Sabah. The country has a multicultural society shaped by Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous traditions, with diverse food, festivals, and languages. Kuala Lumpur provides modern urban living, public transport, shopping, and comparatively affordable housing, although central areas cost more. Coastal and island destinations offer a slower lifestyle, beaches, diving, and resort employment. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit, and the employer normally manages approval and immigration arrangements; requirements vary by nationality and position. Before relocating, confirm the contract, accommodation, medical checks, taxes, insurance, and permit conditions. Basic English is useful in hotels, while Malay improves daily communication. Malaysia is warm and humid year-round, so practical clothing and preparation for heavy rain are advisable.