About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Ever found yourself wishing for a fresh start with a caring family or a supportive team in the heart of Dubai? If you have a knack for keeping things spotless, love looking after children, or enjoy lending a hand in the kitchen, this could be your next big opportunity. We’re urgently hiring for several roles — Housemaids, Nannies, Babysitters, Cook Helpers, Cleaners, and Kitchen Assistants — all based in the lively Bur Dubai area. With flexible live-in and live-out options, and a straightforward hiring process, you could be just a few days away from joining your new workplace.
About the Company
We’re a well-established recruitment agency known for matching trustworthy, hardworking individuals with families and hospitality teams that truly appreciate what you do. Our clients range from busy professionals looking for someone to keep their homes running smoothly, to restaurants and kitchens that value every helping hand. You’ll find a sense of respect and community here — whether it’s a quick chat over chai in the staff kitchen, or celebrating a job well done together at the end of the week. We believe in clear communication, fair treatment, and helping you feel at home, no matter which role you step into.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping homes and spaces sparkling: Regular cleaning, dusting, sweeping, and laundry duties to make sure everything is fresh and tidy.
- Caring for little ones: Supervising and engaging with children, helping with homework, and ensuring their well-being while parents are away.
- Supporting the kitchen team: Washing, chopping, and basic food prep; assisting cooks with meal prep and keeping the kitchen organized.
- Laundry and ironing: Handling clothing and linens with care — because everyone loves a crisp, clean shirt.
- Running errands: Sometimes, you’ll be asked to pick up groceries or other household essentials.
- Creating a warm, safe environment: Your attention and care will help families and teams feel comfortable and cared for.
What You’ll Bring
- Positive attitude and reliability: You show up on time and take pride in your work, big or small.
- Experience in cleaning, childcare, or kitchen work: Even if it’s informal — we value practical know-how.
- Good communication skills: English, Hindi, Tagalog, or another language — being able to connect and understand instructions is key.
- Flexibility: Willing to work live-in or live-out, and to adjust to changing schedules or duties as needed.
- Respect for privacy and boundaries: Families and teams trust you to be discreet and professional.
Not sure you tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive salary: AED 1,500–3,000, depending on your role and experience.
- Flexible living arrangements: Live-in or live-out — whatever suits your lifestyle best.
- Supportive placement: We’re here to help you settle in and succeed, from your first day onward.
- Diverse, welcoming environments: Work with families from around the world or in dynamic kitchen teams where everyone pitches in.
- Room to grow: Many of our candidates go on to long-term placements and even supervisory positions.
We know the work can be challenging, but you’ll find respect, fairness, and opportunity waiting for you here. Ready to take the next step? We’d be proud to help you find your new role in Bur Dubai.
(Please note: As part of our process, a job application fee applies.)
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your experience with household cleaning and organizing — are there any tasks you particularly enjoy or find challenging?
- When caring for children, how do you balance supervising their safety with keeping them entertained and engaged?
- Tell us about a time when you had to manage laundry or ironing for a large family or team. What strategies did you use to stay organized?
- If you’re working in the kitchen, what basic food preparation tasks are you comfortable with, and how do you ensure cleanliness while handling food?
- Have you ever been responsible for running errands or shopping for a household? How do you make sure you get everything needed and manage your time?
- In situations where you’re given instructions in a language you’re less familiar with, what do you do to ensure you fully understand what’s expected?
- Describe a time when you had to adjust quickly to a change in schedule or take on new duties with little notice. How did you handle it?
- Can you share an example of how you maintained a family’s or employer’s privacy and boundaries, especially when working in their home?
- We value reliability and punctuality in our team. How do you make sure you arrive on time and are ready for the day’s tasks?
- Working with people from different backgrounds is part of this role. How do you build trust and good relationships with new families or team members?
- If you noticed something in the home or kitchen that needed attention but wasn’t part of your usual duties, how would you approach it?
- What motivates you to do your best work, even when tasks are repetitive or physically demanding?
- How do you handle constructive feedback, especially if a family or supervisor asks you to do something differently?
- Why do you think a supportive and respectful environment is important in a household or team setting, and how do you contribute to that?