Stewarding Supervisor jobs

The First Group Hospitality is a Dubai-headquartered, full-service hospitality management company specialising in hotel operations, asset management, and F&B strategy. With a team of industry veterans and a proven track record, the company delivers tailored solutions that enhance efficiency, optimise revenue, and maximise asset value for investors and hotel owners.

As a trusted third-party hotel management provider, The First Group Hospitality partners with leading global brands to drive operational excellence and long-term profitability, thanks to expertise spanning property performance optimisation, cost management, and guest experience enhancement. Beyond management, The First Group Hospitality develops and operates a dynamic portfolio of upscale hotels, residences, and award-winning restaurants, creating high-value hospitality assets that stand out in the market.

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• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the stewarding team.
• Prepare duty schedules, assign work areas, and allocate cleaning and equipment-support responsibilities.
• Ensure all kitchen areas, workstations, floors, walls, sinks, storage areas, and service zones are cleaned and sanitized to the required standard.
• Supervise the washing, sanitizing, drying, polishing, and storage of crockery, cutlery, glassware, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure dishwashing and cleaning equipment is operated safely and maintained in good working condition.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of clean equipment, utensils, and service items to the culinary and Food and Beverage teams.
• Support the kitchen team before, during, and after regular service, private functions, events, and special occasions.
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation, waste-management, pest-prevention, and cleaning standards.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals, tools, equipment, and supplies are used, stored, and handled correctly.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning schedules, equipment condition, breakages, shortages, stock usage, and maintenance concerns.
• Monitor and control the use of cleaning materials and stewarding supplies.
• Conduct regular inspections of stewarding areas, equipment, storage rooms, waste areas, and service spaces.
• Report damaged, missing, or malfunctioning equipment to the Maintenance Manager or relevant department.
• Coordinate with Kitchen, Food and Beverage, Housekeeping, Stores, Maintenance, Security, and other departments as required.
• Train, coach, and guide stewarding team members on cleaning procedures, safe chemical handling, hygiene, equipment operation, and workplace safety.
• Monitor team attendance, punctuality, grooming, conduct, productivity, and adherence to procedures.
• Assist with stock counts, requisitions, storage, and replenishment of stewarding supplies.
• Ensure correct waste separation, disposal, recycling, and collection procedures are followed.
• Support audits, inspections, risk assessments, and health and safety initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding clients, private functions, organizational activities, and operational matters.
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by management.

• Previous experience as a Stewarding Supervisor, Senior Steward, Kitchen Steward, or in a similar supervisory role.
• Experience within a luxury, premium, private, corporate, lifestyle, or high-end environment is preferred.
• Good knowledge of cleaning, sanitation, dishwashing, waste management, and kitchen-support procedures.
• Experience supervising, training, and developing a stewarding or cleaning team.
• Knowledge of food-safety, hygiene, chemical handling, manual handling, and workplace-safety practices.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot basic dishwashing and cleaning equipment.
• Good organizational, communication, and team-management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, public holidays, and busy service periods.
• Physically fit and able to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods.