Executive Housekeeper – Curator of City Stays & Room Radiance at Kimpton Sevn Dubai (Pre-Opening)
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Kimpton Sevn Dubai is seeking an Executive Housekeeper to pilot the pre opening housekeeping operation, ensuring impeccable room presentation, pristine public areas, and seamless back of house functions while delivering Kimpton’s personalised hospitality. This leadership role demands operational excellence, talent development, budget control, quality audits, and cross departmental collaboration in a luxury setting with a focus on pre opening readiness and sustainability. Ideal candidates bring 7–10 years in upscale or luxury housekeeping, 3–5 years in a senior leadership post, and preferably pre opening or GCC Dubai experience, plus a hospitality qualification. To apply, tailor your CV to showcase luxury housekeeping leadership, measurable improvements in guest satisfaction and efficiency, team development, SOPs you created, and experience delivering in a pre opening environment; pair with a concise cover letter that explains why Kimpton Sevn Dubai's culture of care resonates with you and your approach to leadership and guest experiences.
A Role That Brings Cleanliness, Comfort & Memorable Guest Experiences Together – The Housekeeping Identity
At Kimpton Sevn Dubai, Housekeeping is more than maintaining rooms—it is about creating welcoming spaces where guests feel comfortable, cared for, and completely at ease.
Every immaculate guest room perfectly presented public area, and thoughtfully maintained space contributes to the overall guest experience. Housekeeping is one of the most visible reflections of our commitment to quality, attention to detail, and personalised hospitality.
We are looking for an Executive Housekeeper who can bring this vision to life through operational excellence, leadership, and a passion for creating exceptional environments for both guests and colleagues.
You are not only leading a department—you are shaping the spaces where unforgettable guest experiences begin.
Every Detail Matters. Every Space Tells a Story. Every Guest Deserves Excellence.
At Kimpton Sevn Dubai, every room and every public area reflects our standards.
As Executive Housekeeper, you help ensure:
• Impeccable cleanliness and presentation throughout the hotel
• Exceptional guest comfort and satisfaction
• Consistent housekeeping standards across all areas of the property
• Efficient and productive departmental operations
• Strong team engagement, development, and performance
You help create an environment defined by quality, care, and attention to detail.
Why This Role Matters
Housekeeping is at the heart of the guest experience.
In this role, you support the Hotel Manager by:
• Delivering the hotel's service philosophy through exceptional housekeeping standards
• Leading daily operations across guestrooms, public areas, laundry, and back-of-house spaces
• Developing a high-performing and engaged housekeeping team
• Ensuring operational efficiency, quality assurance, and compliance with brand standards
• Creating environments that consistently exceed guest expectations
You are a key contributor to guest satisfaction, operational excellence, and overall hotel success.
Be the Leader Behind the Experience
You are organised, inspiring, and committed to excellence.
Through your leadership, you will:
• Lead all aspects of the Housekeeping operation
• Ensure guest rooms and public areas consistently meet luxury standards
• Drive departmental performance through coaching and development
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Build strong partnerships across all hotel departments
Your influence helps create exceptional first impressions and lasting guest memories.
What We'll Support You to Do
Deliver Exceptional Guest Experiences
• Ensure every space reflects Kimpton's commitment to personalised hospitality and attention to detail.
Lead a High-Performing Team
• Develop talent while creating an engaged, motivated, and service-oriented culture.
Maintain Operational Excellence
• Uphold quality, efficiency, and consistency throughout all housekeeping operations.
Drive Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities to enhance productivity, sustainability, guest satisfaction, and operational performance.
The Gig
Reporting to the Hotel Manager, the Executive Housekeeper leads the Housekeeping operation at Kimpton Sevn Dubai, ensuring exceptional cleanliness, comfort, and presentation standards throughout the hotel.
• The Opportunity: Be part of a luxury lifestyle hotel's pre-opening leadership team
• The Focus: Operational excellence, team leadership, and guest satisfaction
• The Impact: Create an environment that consistently exceeds guest expectations while supporting hotel performance goals
You will play a critical role in delivering the Kimpton guest experience through every room, every space, and every detail.
Stay Human
At Kimpton, hospitality is always personal.
In this role, you will:
• Lead with integrity, positivity, and professionalism
• Foster a culture of care, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Encourage accountability, innovation, and service excellence
• Create an environment where colleagues feel valued and empowered
Every room prepared and every space maintained reflects our commitment to making guests feel genuinely cared for.
Your Day-to-Day
No two days are the same; your responsibilities will span operational leadership, team development, and quality management activities, including but not limited to:
Housekeeping Operations
• Oversee all housekeeping functions including guestrooms, public areas, laundry, and back-of-house areas
• Ensure rooms are cleaned, maintained, and presented to luxury brand standards
• Monitor room readiness and coordinate closely with Front Office and Engineering teams
• Maintain housekeeping productivity, efficiency, and quality standards
Team Leadership
• Recruit, train, develop, and motivate housekeeping colleagues and supervisors
• Conduct daily briefings and departmental meetings
• Support colleague engagement, coaching, and performance management
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and professional development
Guest Experience
• Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction through room quality and cleanliness standards
• Respond to guest requests and concerns promptly and professionally
• Implement service recovery initiatives when required
• Identify opportunities to exceed guest expectations
Financial & Operational Management
• Manage departmental budgets, payroll, and labour productivity
• Monitor linen, uniforms, guest supplies, and housekeeping inventory
• Control expenses while maintaining service quality standards
• Support achievement of departmental financial objectives
Quality, Hygiene & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
• Conduct regular inspections and quality audits
• Maintain brand standards and operational policies
• Support sustainability and environmental initiatives
Pre-Opening Support
• Lead housekeeping pre-opening planning and operational readiness activities
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and departmental training programs
• Develop and implement housekeeping SOPs and service standards
• Coordinate procurement of equipment, supplies, and operating assets
• Participate in mock operations, room testing, and opening preparations
What Success Looks Like
• Consistently high guest satisfaction and cleanliness scores
• Exceptional room and public area presentation standards
• Strong team engagement, retention, and performance
• Efficient departmental productivity and cost management
• Successful quality audits and brand standard compliance
• Successful pre-opening preparation and launch
Who This Role Is Perfect For
• Experienced housekeeping leader ready to drive operational excellence
• Passionate about luxury hospitality and exceptional guest experiences
• Strong people leader with excellent organisational skills
• Detail-oriented professional committed to quality and consistency
• Collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic environments
• Motivated by developing people and creating high-performing teams
What We Need From You
Ideally, you bring some (or all) of the following qualifications and experience.
Education
• Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field preferred
Experience
• 7–10 years of Housekeeping experience within upscale or luxury hospitality environments
• Minimum 3–5 years in a senior housekeeping leadership role
• Previous Executive Housekeeper experience preferred
• Luxury hotel experience highly desirable
• Pre-opening experience is an advantage
• GCC/Dubai experience beneficial
Personal Attributes
• Positive and inspiring leadership style
• Strong guest service and relationship-building skills
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Calm, professional, and solutions-oriented under pressure
• Passionate about coaching and developing others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Committed to delivering excellence through operational discipline, team leadership, and personalised hospitality
What You Can Expect from Us
At Kimpton Sevn Dubai, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, we believe our success begins with our people.
We invest in you through competitive compensation, global travel privileges, and meaningful career growth opportunities within one of the world’s most respected hospitality groups.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities to all colleagues and applicants, regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Through our myWellbeing framework, we actively support the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of our teams—because when our people are supported and thriving, they create exceptional experiences for our guests and each other
Kimpton Sevn Dubai: A Culture of Connection, Craft & Care
At Kimpton Sevn Dubai, you are not simply joining a team—you are becoming part of a culture that is personal, thoughtful, and distinctly human.
We are a close-knit, collaborative community where trust is earned, individuality is valued, and excellence is shaped through genuine care for people and experience.
We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our culture and inspire creativity. We seek individuals who are naturally intuitive, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating memorable moments that feel both effortless and meaningful.
At Kimpton, hospitality is bold yet refined, expressive yet intentional. More than a place to stay, we create spaces where guests feel connected, inspired, and truly welcomed—and where our teams feel empowered to bring their personality, creativity, and craftsmanship to everything they do.
Ready to Shape Something Distinctive?
If you do not meet every requirement but believe you bring the right energy, creativity, and passion for people, we would still love to hear from you.
Join Kimpton Sevn Dubai and be part of shaping a luxury lifestyle experience where individuality is celebrated, ideas are valued, and every detail contributes to something memorable.
At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?