EN - Housekeeping Supervisor

Job Description

The Housekeeping Supervisor is responsible for coordinating daily room and public-area cleaning operations, assigning duties, inspecting rooms, maintaining quality standards, and supporting housekeeping colleagues. Candidates should have previous hotel housekeeping experience, ideally in a supervisory or senior attendant role, with good knowledge of cleaning procedures, hygiene standards, linen control, and guest-service practices. Strong organisation, attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to motivate a multicultural team are essential. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. Familiarity with hotel property-management systems and professional English communication would be advantageous.

Company Info

Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche is a luxury hotel located on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, combining French elegance with local Arabian hospitality. The property offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and a range of services for business and leisure travellers. It operates under Sofitel, Accor’s luxury hospitality brand, which has hotels and resorts in destinations around the world. Sofitel properties are known for refined design, personalised service, French-inspired food and beverage experiences, and a strong focus on cultural connection. Employees typically work in an international environment with opportunities to develop through Accor’s training, mobility, and career programmes. The hotel serves a diverse clientele and expects colleagues to maintain high standards of presentation, guest care, teamwork, and professionalism.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is a strong destination for hospitality careers, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, where luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourism businesses regularly recruit international staff. Abu Dhabi offers a modern, organised lifestyle, excellent infrastructure, beaches, shopping, cultural attractions, and a generally warm, sunny climate. The culture is multicultural but rooted in Islamic traditions, so respectful dress and behaviour are important, especially during Ramadan and at religious sites. Most hotel employees receive an employment visa sponsored by the employer, along with health insurance; accommodation, transport, meals, and annual air tickets may also be included, depending on the contract. Candidates should confirm salary, benefits, probation, working hours, and gratuity terms before relocating. Costs are manageable with employer accommodation, while private housing can be expensive.