Guha Priya

Accomplished Executive Housekeeper with over 15 years of comprehensive hospitality experience, including 7+ years in Executive Housekeeper leadership roles across luxury 4-star and 5-star hotel properties in the UAE. Proven expertise in leading 3 successful pre-opening projects, managing 500-room properties, overseeing in-house commercial laundry operations, and directing diverse multinational teams of over 70 associates. Committed to driving operational excellence, strict hygiene standards, robust budget control, and outstanding guest satisfaction.

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - Khalidia Palace Hotel (Formerly Gloria) - Dubai, UAE

(2022-07)

• Successfully completed 5-star pre-opening projects with fully integrated in-house laundry operations.
• Oversee overall housekeeping operations, departmental budgeting, manning, and FF&E asset management.
• Implement strict quality control and SOPs to maintain high cleanliness standards and guest survey ratings.

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - Hilton Hotels & Hotel Apartments -Double tree by Hilton - Al Barsha - Dubai, UAE

(2019-12 - 2022-06)

• Managed comprehensive housekeeping operations for high-inventory luxury hotel apartments.
• Maintained high guest survey scores (GSTS) through continuous staff training and structured quality audits.
• Managed inventory, linen, and uniform par stocks while enforcing strict cost control measures.

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - TIME Hospitality / TIME Hotel Apartments - Dubai, UAE

(2017-09 - 2019-11)

• Directed housekeeping services, manning schedules, and operational workflows across property apartments.
• Established discipline, structural efficiency, and high standards of cleanliness across all guest areas.

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - Citymax Hotels - Dubai, UAE

(2017-03 - 2017-09)

• Handled 239 rooms alongside F&B outlets, maintaining excellent cleanliness and turn-around efficiency.
• Led departmental training programs and optimized chemical and utility consumption.

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai (5-Star) - Dubai, UAE

(2014-03 - 2016-11)

• Handled 398 rooms, 13 meeting rooms, and 3 high-volume F&B outlets with a team of 50 associates.
• Managed operational budgets, supplier contracts, and departmental inventory.

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER (PRE-OPENING) - Team Hospitality Group - Sharjah & Dubai, UAE

(2012-06 - 2014-02)

Responsible for managing housekeeping operations across multiple cluster properties:

• Al Hamra Hotel Dubai (5-Star, 54 Rooms)
• Al Hamra Hotel Sharjah (4-Star, 108 Rooms)
• Al Sharq Hotel Sharjah (3-Star, 54 Rooms) & Al Sharq Hotel Apartments (60 Rooms)
• 72 Hotel Sharjah (5-Star, 72 Rooms) - Pre-opening leadership.

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER - Ramada Hotels and Suites (4-Star) - Ajman, UAE

(2010-09 - 2012-05)

• Managed 504 guestrooms, 800-pax capacity banquet hall, 2 F&B outlets, and an extensive In-House Laundry with 70 associates.
• Directly managed 11 laundromats including pressers, washers, dry cleaners, and helpers along with Assistant Laundry Manager.
• Oversee auto dosage chemical systems, 5 washers (75/90kg), 3 dryers (50kg), dry cleaners, 2-ton flat ironer, and steam presses.
• Controlled chemical and DEWA energy/water consumption, prepared annual budgets, and trained team on guest service.

Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHM) - Bharathidasan University, Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India (2003)