Stewarding Supervisor

About the role

The First Group Hospitality is looking for a Stewarding Supervisor in Abu Dhabi to lead daily stewarding operations in kitchen and food-service areas of an exclusive luxury destination. The supervisor ensures the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, organization and efficiency, coordinates cleaning and equipment-support activities, and works closely with the culinary and operational departments.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the stewarding team, prepare duty schedules, assign work areas and allocate cleaning and equipment-support tasks.
• Keep kitchen areas, workstations, floors, walls, sinks, storage areas and service zones clean and sanitized.
• Oversee 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 kept in good working order.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of clean equipment and service items to the culinary and Food and Beverage teams, and support the kitchen before, during and after service, private functions and events.
• Monitor hygiene, sanitation, waste management, pest prevention and cleaning standards, and check that chemicals, tools and supplies are used and stored correctly.
• Maintain records of cleaning schedules, equipment condition, breakages, shortages, stock usage and maintenance issues, and control the use of cleaning materials.
• Inspect stewarding areas, equipment, storage rooms, waste areas and service spaces, and report damaged or malfunctioning equipment to the Maintenance Manager.
• Train and coach team members on cleaning procedures, safe chemical handling, hygiene, equipment operation and workplace safety, and monitor attendance, punctuality, grooming, conduct and productivity.
• Assist with stock counts, requisitions, storage and replenishment, and follow waste separation, disposal, recycling and collection procedures.
• Support audits, inspections, risk assessments and health and safety initiatives, and keep client and operational matters confidential.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Stewarding Supervisor, Senior Steward, Kitchen Steward or in a similar supervisory role.
• Experience in a luxury, premium, private, corporate, lifestyle or high-end environment is preferred.
• 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.

Required skills

• 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.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot basic dishwashing and cleaning equipment.
• Good organizational, communication and team-management skills.