Chief Steward

Hilton; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Dubai is seeking a Chief Steward to provide strategic oversight of stewarding operations across the hotel, ensuring exceptional hospitality and efficient running of all related services. The role focuses on leading inventory, equipment maintenance, sanitation standards, and team development to deliver memorable guest experiences.

The candidate will oversee cost management, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of stewarding practices, while fostering a high-performing,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/University Degree (list highest required level only)
• X years of experience in Y (e.g., hotel management)
• License or Certification
• Languages

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory control across china, glassware, linen and silver to ensure accuracy and availability
• Oversee security, maintenance and functionality of all food service equipment
• Develop and enforce sanitation standards to comply with hygiene and safety regulations
• Monitor expenses and implement cost-saving strategies to support efficiency and profitability
• Recruit, train, supervise, coach and mentor team members and conduct performance evaluations
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol regulations to ensure guest and staff wellbeing

Skills

Inventory management

Team leadership

Cost control

Sanitation & safety

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Education

High School Diploma

Hospitality degree

Job description

Job Description:

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As aChief Steward, you’re not just providing strategic oversight of all stewarding operations across the property – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Heres what youll do during a typical day:

• Oversee inventory control: Lead daily coordination, distribution, storage and maintenance of essential items – including china, glassware, linen, and silver – ensuring accuracy and availability for all operations
• Ensure proper equipment maintenance: Oversee the security, maintenance, and optimal functionality of all food service equipment
• Set and enforce sanitation standards: Develop, implement, and oversee compliance with sanitation procedures to ensure all food and beverage areas meet the highest hygiene and safety regulations
• Optimize department costs: Monitor expenses and implement cost‑saving strategies to support operational efficiency and profitability while maintaining quality standards
• Inspire and develop the team: Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and mentor team members; conduct performance evaluations, provide professional development opportunities, and recognize achievements to build, retain, and engage a high‑performing team
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma/University Degree (list highest required level only)
• X years of experience in Y (e.g., hotel management)
• License or Certification
• Languages

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world‑class brands, and a company‑wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.