Chief Steward

Salayel Hospitality; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 133,920 - 200,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Salayel Hospitality is seeking an experienced Chief Steward to lead stewarding across all F&B outlets in our Abu Dhabi operations. You will ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and safety, while supporting daily kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong HACCP knowledge, team leadership, and the ability to manage schedules and training. Applicants should be flexible with shifts and familiar with UAE food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chief Steward or Stewarding Supervisor in a hotel or large restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Experience managing teams and duty rosters.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Physically fit and able to work flexible shifts.
• Familiarity with UAE food safety regulations preferred.
• Leadership skills with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the stewarding team across all F&B outlets.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchens, stores, equipment, and back-of-house areas.
• Implement and monitor hygiene, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef and F&B team to support daily operations.
• Control inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and kitchen equipment.
• Plan stewarding manpower schedules and duty rosters.
• Train stewarding staff on proper cleaning, chemical handling, and safety procedures.
• Ensure proper waste management and recycling practices.
• Maintain dishwashing operations to support service flow during peak hours.
• Conduct regular inspections and prepare for internal and external audits.

Skills

HACCP & food safety

Team leadership

Shift management

English communication

Physical fitness

UAE food safety regulations

Leadership skills

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Chief Steward to lead the stewarding operations and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across all kitchens and food & beverage outlets. The role is critical in supporting smooth kitchen operations and maintaining compliance with hygiene and food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the stewarding team across all F&B outlets
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchens, stores, equipment, and back‑of‑house areas
• Implement and monitor hygiene, HACCP, and food safety standards
• Coordinate with Executive Chef and F&B team to support daily operations
• Control inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and kitchen equipment
• Plan stewarding manpower schedules and duty rosters
• Train stewarding staff on proper cleaning, chemical handling, and safety procedures
• Ensure proper waste management and recycling practices
• Maintain dishwashing operations to support service flow during peak hours
• Conduct regular inspections and prepare for internal and external audits

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chief Steward or Stewarding Supervisor in a hotel or large restaurant
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards
• Experience managing teams and duty rosters
• Good communication skills in English (other languages are a plus)
• Physically fit and able to work flexible shifts
• Familiarity with UAE food safety regulations preferred
• Leadership skills with a hands‑on approach

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits (as per company policy)
• Professional working environment
• Career growth within Salayel Hospitality
• Training and development opportunities