Assistant Housekeeping Manager

Role summary

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The Assistant Housekeeping Manager supports the Housekeeping Manager in overseeing guest rooms, public areas, laundry, and daily cleaning operations. Candidates are generally expected to have hotel housekeeping experience, previous supervisory responsibility, strong knowledge of cleaning standards, and good organizational and communication skills. Experience with luxury or international hotels is advantageous. The role requires coordinating colleagues, inspecting rooms, handling guest requests and complaints professionally, monitoring supplies and departmental costs, supporting staff training, and maintaining Marriott and St. Regis quality, hygiene, and safety standards. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential, along with a professional appearance and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team.

About the employer

The St. Regis Doha is a luxury five-star hotel in Qatar operated under the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. Located in the West Bay Lagoon area, the property is known for refined guest service, elegant accommodation, upscale dining, leisure facilities, and personalized St. Regis butler service. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous countries and market segments. The St. Regis brand focuses on timeless luxury, highly attentive service, and distinctive guest experiences. Employees typically work in a diverse international environment and may receive access to Marriott training, career development, employee rates, and benefits that vary according to the local employment package and contract terms.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a compact Gulf country rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and lifestyle hub. Hospitality offers opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, and facilities management, especially for candidates with international experience. Local culture is welcoming but conservative: modest clothing, respect for Islamic customs, and sensitivity during Ramadan are important. Life in Doha combines modern malls, beaches, museums, desert trips, and a growing dining scene, while summers are extremely hot. Employers commonly sponsor work visas and residence permits, arrange medical checks, and may provide accommodation, transport, insurance, and annual flights, depending on the contract. Before relocating, confirm salary, housing, working hours, benefits, probation, and airfare in writing. Qatar has no personal income tax on most employment earnings, but living costs can be high, particularly for private accommodation and international schooling.