Executive Housekeeper Thai Speaking - Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa

Role summary

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The Executive Housekeeper leads the resort’s housekeeping operation, ensuring guest rooms, public areas, laundry, and related facilities meet Marriott and luxury-resort standards. Requirements typically include several years of hotel housekeeping experience, previous supervisory or departmental leadership experience, strong knowledge of cleaning procedures, hygiene, safety, scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control. Thai-language ability is important for communication with local colleagues, while English is generally expected for guests, management, and reporting. The successful candidate should be organized, service-minded, hands-on, and comfortable managing a diverse team in a busy beach-resort environment. Flexibility, attention to detail, coaching ability, and a commitment to guest satisfaction are essential.

About the employer

Khao Lak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort in Phang Nga, southern Thailand, operated under the internationally recognized Marriott Hotels brand. The property is designed for leisure travelers, families, groups, and wellness-focused guests, offering accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, recreational activities, and spa services. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Its properties generally emphasize consistent service standards, guest care, professional development, inclusion, and operational excellence. At Khao Lak, employees work in a tropical resort setting and serve both international and domestic visitors. Benefits and employment conditions vary by contract and should be confirmed directly with the resort during the recruitment process.

Working in Thailand

Khao Lak is on Thailand’s mainland in Phang Nga rather than on an island, but it is an excellent base for exploring nearby coastal destinations. Phuket International Airport is usually the most convenient arrival point, around one to two hours away by road. Tourism, hospitality, food and beverage, spa, diving, transport, and tour operations provide regular employment opportunities in the region. Local culture combines Southern Thai traditions, Buddhist customs, seafood cuisine, and a relaxed beach lifestyle. Living costs are generally lower than in Phuket, although transport and imported goods can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit before legally working; requirements vary by nationality and contract. Employers may assist with documentation, accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, and relocation, so these benefits should be confirmed before accepting an offer.