Chief Steward

Overview

We are seeking a driven and self-motivated food and beverage professional to assist in organizing and leading a team dedicated to delivering top-quality food and beverage products with prompt, accurate, and personalized service. This role is based at Al Jaddaf Rotana Suite Hotel in Dubai.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Stewarding Manager in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all food processing areas and equipment.
• Oversee the stewarding operations ensuring smooth workflow.
• Manage all stewarding department staff, facilities, operations, and expenditures.
• Ensure sanitation, cleanliness, hygiene, and quality standards of products and services are consistently met.
• Monitor the correct use of chemicals and washing materials.
• Collaborate with the Stewarding Manager to define and control minimum and maximum stock levels and authorize storeroom requisitions.
• Coordinate daily and next-day requirements with the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager or Outlet Manager.
• Maintain comprehensive health inspection logs, attendance records, and documentation for casual employees.
• Implement measures to minimize loss of silverware and flatware.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should hold a degree in hospitality and possess prior experience in a hotel stewarding department. Excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English is necessary, alongside strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving capabilities.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate is courteous and respectful, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and a strong commitment to quality with keen attention to detail. Proactive leadership with a hands-on approach is expected to support and guide the team effectively. Ability to function well under pressure in a dynamic, multicultural environment is essential. Additional competencies include:

• Knowledge of hotel operations
• Team collaboration
• Business planning
• Supervisory skills
• Understanding cultural differences
• Operational supervision
• Customer focus
• Adaptability
• Effective communication
• Result-driven mindset