Stewarding Supervisor – Banquet & Kitchen Operations

About the role

The Stewarding Supervisor oversees all banquet and kitchen stewarding activities at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety and service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the stewarding team, including temporary staff, ensuring smooth operation of banquet and kitchen areas.
• Set up banquet functions, manage food and equipment delivery, and ensure timely service for all events.
• Inspect work areas, monitor cleanliness, hygiene practices and enforce health and safety regulations.
• Oversee the return of dirty china, glassware and silverware to the dishwashing area and maintain cleanliness of restaurant and banquet kitchens.
• Act as liaison between stewarding and other hotel departments, communicating important information and coordinating shift handovers.
• Conduct routine cleaning tasks, floor drying and safety inspections to prevent slip hazards.

Required profile

• Basic proficiency in English to read and understand job requests, event orders and safety notices.
• Ability to count service ware accurately during inventory checks.
• Capability to perform duties in extreme temperature ranges typical of kitchen environments.
• Knowledge of stewarding equipment and its maintenance requirements.