Executive Housekeeper

Role summary

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The Executive Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation and guest comfort throughout the hotel. Candidates should have several years of hotel housekeeping experience, including supervisory or departmental management responsibilities, ideally in an upscale or international property. Strong knowledge of cleaning procedures, room inspections, laundry, public-area standards, health and safety, budgeting and inventory control is expected. The role requires confident leadership, staff scheduling, training, performance management and close coordination with Front Office, Engineering and Rooms Division teams. The successful candidate should be organised, guest-focused, financially responsible and comfortable working in a multicultural environment. Flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to respond calmly to operational issues are essential.

About the employer

Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu is an upscale Marriott International hotel located on the waterfront in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The property serves leisure travellers, business guests, groups and visitors exploring Borneo, with accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities and guest amenities. Le Méridien is a Marriott brand known for European-inspired design, creative dining, art, culture and a relaxed sense of discovery. As part of Marriott International, the hotel operates within a global hospitality network with established service standards, training opportunities and career mobility. Employees typically work with guests and colleagues from many countries, making communication, professionalism and cultural awareness important. The hotel’s location near the city centre, markets, shopping areas and coastal attractions makes it a prominent accommodation choice in Sabah and an appealing workplace for hospitality professionals seeking experience in an international resort-city environment.

Working in Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu is on the island of Borneo, in Malaysia’s Sabah state, and offers a comfortable mix of city living, beaches, islands, rainforest and mountain adventures. Hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, retail, aviation and healthcare provide regular employment opportunities, while international hotel experience can lead to wider Marriott and regional career paths. Local culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indigenous Sabah traditions and many other communities; people are generally welcoming, and English is commonly used in hotels. Lifestyle is relaxed, with affordable food, island trips, diving, hiking and weekend markets, although transport outside the city is more limited. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored employment pass, with approval handled before starting work; requirements vary by nationality and position. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, medical cover, flights, tax and visa support in the offer. Rental costs are moderate compared with Kuala Lumpur, but imported goods may be expensive.