Chief Steward

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Job Description

• Ensure that all Food and Beverage areas have the required quantities of sanitized equipment/supplies to meet the business needs of the hotel.
• To supervise the day-to-day operation of the Stewarding department, control and distribution of operating equipment, maintenance of cleaning and sanitation standards, supervision of all utility, pot washer, dishwasher, and worker assignment tasks.
• Contributes to guest satisfaction and safety by respecting hygiene standards and procedures.
• Cleans and maintains hotel crockery, cooking and kitchen equipment.
• Ensures everything is tidy during the washing process and in storage.
• To manage the Stewarding department following guidelines.
• Implementation and follow up of ISO 9001 Procedures.
• Co ordination with Engineering department for all maintenance and repair of equipment.
• To strictly adhere to Local and International Hygiene regulation, Dubai Municipality and Accor hygiene and food safety guidelines.
• Implementation and follow up of HACCP Procedures.
• To ensure cleaning schedule in place are followed.
• Cleans and tidies crockery and kitchen equipment.
• Ensures the working areas are clean.
• Checks the washing equipment is in good working order and informs his/her superior of any problems or anomalies.
• Respects the supplier's instructions for use of washing-up products.
• Helps receive deliveries and tidies food items according to the storage guidelines.
• Manages the inventory of washing-up products and lets the supervisor know when stocks are expected to run out.
• Organises the washing-up area and tidies crockery and equipment in the storage area to avoid breakages.
• Helps manage stocks of crockery and appliances, by informing his/her superior of any abnormal losses or breakages.
• Respects recommended doses of cleaning products, thereby helping keep costs under control.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field.
• Food safety certification such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) or UAE municipality-approved hygiene training.
• Good working knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards (e.g., municipality or civil defense guidelines).
• 4–7 years of experience in stewarding or kitchen operations, preferably within 4- or 5-star hotels in the UAE or GCC, preferably 1–2 years in a supervisory or Chief Steward role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills (ability to manage large stewarding teams).
• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene, sanitation, and waste management practices.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.