Stewarding Manager - Kitchen Stewards

About the role

Wynn Al Marjan Island, the first integrated resort in the UAE set to open in 2027, is looking for a Stewarding Manager to lead its Kitchen Stewards team. The manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the Campus, Logistics Centre and resort employee dining facilities, manages rosters and leads stewards to deliver prompt, courteous service.

Key responsibilities

• Manage departmental rosters for the Campus and Academy and schedule staff in line with business demand
• Operate F&B management systems such as Maximo, Time Manager and Virtual Roster
• Lead preventive maintenance and deep cleaning programmes, and schedule daily kitchen inspections for health and fire compliance
• Maintain inventory control, arrange banquet equipment maintenance and support banquet plate-ups, transport and stock management
• Enforce cleanliness and hygiene standards under HACCP protocols and assist the Executive Director Back of House
• Recruit new team members, train staff on cleaning chemicals and run refresher courses with the Training Manager
• Coach, motivate and evaluate staff, hold daily briefings and delegate duties fairly
• Assist in cost control of cleaning supplies, equipment breakage and silverware loss, and carry out risk assessments and reporting

Required profile

• Minimum secondary school education; higher credentials an asset
• At least 5 years in a leadership role in a 5-star hotel or integrated resort, with at least 4 years in stewarding across multi-outlet or chain F&B environments
• Age 21 or older due to gaming operations regulations
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages an asset
• Physically fit, able to lift heavy loads and work in shifts

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and hotel operating systems
• Basic food safety knowledge is compulsory
• HACCP and ServeSafe certifications are an advantage
• Experience with payroll systems such as Time Manager; familiarity with BirchStreet or similar purchasing systems is an advantage

What we offer

• Salary paid in Dirhams (AED)
• Leave policy, healthcare package and incentive programs