Stewarding Supervisor
Summary
Oversee daily cleaning, hygiene, and sanitation in luxury hotel kitchens and back-of-house areas, manage a team of stewards, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Raffles & Fairmont Doha as our new Stewarding Supervisor.
The Stewarding Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the stewarding department, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation across kitchens, restaurants, and back-of-house areas. The role supervises stewarding colleagues, manages cleaning schedules, maintains kitchen equipment and utensils, ensures compliance with food safety and health regulations, coordinates with culinary and food & beverage teams, and supports efficient kitchen operations while upholding the luxury service standards of Raffles and Fairmont.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate daily stewarding operations
- Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchens, restaurants, and back-of-house areas
- Oversee the cleaning and storage of kitchen equipment, utensils, and tableware
- Monitor compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations
- Schedule and assign tasks to stewarding team members
- Train, coach, and evaluate stewarding staff
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and stewarding equipment
- Coordinate with culinary and food and beverage teams to support operations
- Ensure proper waste management and recycling procedures
- Report equipment maintenance issues and follow up on repairs
- Monitor productivity and maintain high operational standards
- Enforce workplace safety policies and procedures
What will you bring to this role?
- Diploma or bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or a related field preferred
- Previous experience in stewarding or kitchen operations, with supervisory experience preferred
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
- Familiarity with HACCP principles and health regulations
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays