AsstMgr-Housekeeping

Job Description

The Assistant Manager–Housekeeping supports the Housekeeping Manager in maintaining cleanliness, presentation and service standards throughout The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife Abama. Requirements typically include previous supervisory or management experience in luxury hotels, strong knowledge of housekeeping procedures, guest-service standards, health and safety practices, and hotel operating systems. Fluency in Spanish and good English are highly desirable. The successful candidate is expected to lead and motivate colleagues, coordinate room and public-area operations, inspect standards, manage schedules and supplies, respond professionally to guest requests, and work closely with Front Office, Engineering and other departments. Flexibility, attention to detail, discretion, organization and a hands-on approach are essential, including availability for shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Company Info

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is a luxury resort operated by Marriott International on Tenerife’s southwest coast. Set within an extensive estate overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the resort combines premium accommodation with restaurants, spa facilities, golf, beaches, gardens and extensive leisure activities. The Ritz-Carlton brand is known for highly personalized guest service, refined presentation and strong attention to detail. Employees work in an international hospitality environment and are expected to demonstrate professionalism, warmth, discretion and consistency. As part of Marriott International, the resort benefits from the group’s global training, career-development and employee-benefit programmes, subject to local terms and eligibility. Its operation includes accommodation, housekeeping, food and beverage, wellness, recreation, events and guest-relations teams, creating opportunities for people with both specialized hotel experience and transferable customer-service skills.

Destination Guide

Spain’s islands offer strong employment opportunities in tourism, especially hotels, resorts, restaurants, housekeeping, food and beverage, guest services, maintenance, wellness and leisure activities. Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Mallorca and Ibiza have the largest hospitality markets, although many roles are seasonal and wages may be lower than in mainland Spain. Local culture blends Spanish traditions with island identity, outdoor living, relaxed social habits and excellent food. Lifestyle benefits include warm weather, beaches, hiking and relatively easy travel between islands, while housing can be expensive in popular resort areas. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens generally need no work visa but must register locally. Non-EU applicants normally require a Spanish work and residence permit arranged with an employer. Candidates should confirm contract terms, accommodation, transport, tax, healthcare and seasonal dates before relocating, and basic Spanish is highly useful.