Manager Cabin Cleaning

Manager Cabin Cleaning


Company
Etihad
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Via
via BeBee

Job Description
Job Description
Let your career take off with the World’s Leading Airline, Etihad Airways. Work in the forefront of the airline and travel industry, with the airline that has reimagined the flying experience through its pioneering products and services.

If you would like to be involved in a true, transformational journey, now is the time.

As a Manager, Cabin Cleaning, you will oversee and control operations to provide prompt intervention and resolution in case of issues, delays or disruptions, ensuring safe, secure and on time running of operations.

Accountabilities
• Provide day to day direction and guidance to ensure consistent, safe, reliable delivery of operations and services
• Manage recurrent and extraordinary operational issues to ensure timely service recovery and compliance with regulations and internal procedures
• Create and monitor working shifts to ensure staff availability and proper allocation of resources according with safety/quality standards and regulations by reviewing and approving roster and overtime payments (if any) for EY and GHA staff rostered for Cabin Cleaning functions.
• Conduct briefing and de-briefing sessions on assigned activities to identify and provide advice on areas of improvement
• Create and publish operational instructions and reports to support best practices knowledge exchange and reduce risks
• Co-ordinate and communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders to ensure on time and continuous operations
• Monitor operations adherence to hygiene, quality, and overall standards to ensure continuous compliance with standards and regulations
• Monitor and guide usage of equipment, machinery, and installations to assure adherence to safety principles
• Assist in administration activities and operations tracking to provide periodic reporting on performed activities
• Review and finalize relevant operational documents (e.g. HACCP) to prove compliance with regulations
• Monitor conditions of equipment, machinery and installations to ensure proper maintenance
• Coach, guide and provide informal/formal feedback to the staff to support skills development and service improvement
• Guiding and Supporting outstations on queries raised regarding Cabin Cleaning
• Monitor and escalate OCRs and GSRs raised against Cabin Cleaning functions and staff and raise it to the concerned stations/staff/stake holders for CAPA
• Monitor and ensure that the OAL Cabin Cleaning standards and equipment are maintained as per SLA
• Review OAL and GHA invoicing process to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Review and approve all purchase orders raised for Cabin Cleaning function

Qualifications
• Minimum Diploma (2 years or more)
• Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience within relevant field

Additional Information
Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

To learn more visit www.etihad.com

Recruitment Fraud Alert
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs

Q What is the minimum monthly salary for cleaning staff jobs in the United Arab Emirates in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the minimum salary for cleaning staff roles in the United Arab Emirates is AED 2,200 per month as of 1 January 2026, with overtime paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours exceeding 8 per day. Employers must also provide accommodation or an additional AED 800 housing allowance. This applies to all private sector cleaning contracts registered under MOHRE.
Q What work permit and visa requirements apply to foreign cleaning staff in the United Arab Emirates for 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, foreign cleaning staff must obtain a work permit sponsored by a licensed UAE employer before entry, followed by a residence visa valid for 2 years renewable. Applicants require a valid passport, medical fitness certificate from a MOHRE-approved centre, and Emirates ID application within 60 days of arrival. The permit costs AED 300 for issuance in 2026.
Q What education and experience criteria are required for cleaning staff jobs in the United Arab Emirates?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, cleaning staff positions require no formal education beyond basic literacy but mandate at least 6 months of documented prior experience in cleaning services. Applicants must be aged 18 to 60 years and pass a medical test confirming fitness for physical work. Experience certificates must be attested by the UAE embassy in the home country.
Q What documents and steps are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs in the United Arab Emirates in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, applicants must submit a passport copy, recent photograph, attested experience certificate, and educational documents through the MOHRE online portal or a Tadbeer centre. The employer files the work permit application first, after which the candidate completes biometrics and medical screening within 30 days. All submissions require payment of AED 150 for the permit processing fee.
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