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Room Attendant at Six Senses Kanuhura
Role summary
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The Room Attendant is responsible for cleaning and preparing guest rooms, villas and bathrooms to Six Senses standards. Duties include changing linens, replenishing amenities, reporting maintenance issues, handling guest requests and maintaining cleanliness in assigned areas. Candidates should have previous housekeeping or hotel experience, good attention to detail, physical stamina and a friendly, service-minded attitude. The role requires reliability, discretion, personal grooming and the ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and public holidays. English communication skills are generally expected, while experience in a luxury resort is an advantage.
Can I work in the Maldives?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employer quota and work permit, paid by the employer; some roles are being reserved for Maldivians (2027 to 2030).
Watch for: Cashier jobs are reserved for Maldivians from February 2027; guest relations, tour guides, dive instructors, housekeeping, HR and front office managers follow by about 2030.
Official source: Ministry of Economic Development: Regulation on Foreign Employment. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Maldives
Usual for the Maldives, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | On the island; shared for line staff |
|---|---|
| Meals | Full board |
| Flights | Joining flight and a yearly home ticket |
| Service charge | At least 10%, shared equally by all staff (by law); about USD 250 to 1,000+ a month, more at top resorts |
| Contract | 1 to 2 years; probation 3 months at most |
| Leave | 30 days |
| Income tax | 0% below about USD 3,900 a month, then 5.5% to 15% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Six Senses
Six Senses is a luxury hospitality brand known for distinctive resorts, wellness experiences, sustainability initiatives and highly personalized service. The brand is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts and operates properties in exceptional destinations around the world. Six Senses Kanuhura is a private-island resort in the Maldives, offering villas, restaurants, wellness facilities and recreational activities in a relaxed island setting. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, environmental responsibility, local culture and employee development. Staff members typically work as part of an international resort team and may receive benefits such as staff accommodation, meals, transportation, training and access to internal career opportunities. Standards are high, particularly regarding cleanliness, presentation, discretion and attention to detail.