Stewarding Supervisor - Banquet & Kitchen Operations

About the role

The Stewarding Supervisor leads the stewarding team at Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, ensuring smooth set‑up and breakdown of banquet functions and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. This full‑time position reports to the Food & Beverage manager and coordinates closely with other hotel departments.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and direct permanent and temporary stewarding staff throughout the shift.
• Set up banquet areas, ensure timely delivery of food, equipment, and service ware.
• Inspect work areas, monitor cleanliness, and enforce health‑and‑safety regulations.
• Oversee the return of dirty china, glassware, and silver to the dishwashing area.
• Maintain liaison between the stewarding team and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Conduct routine cleaning tasks, floor drying, and safety inspections to prevent slip hazards.
• Lead training, development, and safety initiatives for team members.
• Drive waste‑reduction and environmentally friendly practices within the department.

Required profile

• Basic proficiency in reading and speaking English to understand job requests and event orders.
• Ability to count service ware accurately during inventory checks.
• Capability to work in extreme temperature conditions.
• Knowledge of stewarding equipment and its maintenance.