Chief Steward, Manager BOH

Kerzner International; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerzner International is seeking a Lead Steward for One&Only Le Saint Géran to coordinate back-of-house kitchen operations and support the Chef team in delivering outstanding service. You will lead a hands-on stewarding team, ensure punctuality and grooming, and oversee tasks for events and daily operations.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and attention to detail, with a focus on safety, sanitation, and teamwork within a luxury hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Food & Beverage and Stewarding is an asset.
• Previous leadership experience is an asset.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, teach, coach and inspire a team.
• Ensure punctuality, grooming and readiness of colleagues.
• Assign tasks and pass on events and information.
• Open and close shifts; manage daily tasks.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization and sanitation.
• Oversee storage, fridges and equipment; ensure safe usage of chemicals.
• Coordinate with outlets and culinary teams for events; support resource requests.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and HACCP guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Job description

At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy,, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Sparkling in warm Indian Ocean, on a private peninsula wrapped in ribbons of sand, One&Only Le Saint Géran is a vibrant tropical playground where the marvels of Mauritius are revealed in ultimate style. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About the Role

Leading a team of Stewards in this hands‑on role in coordinating the back of house kitchen operations to facilitate the Chef team in delivering outstanding service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, teach, coach and inspire a team.
• Ensuring all colleagues arrive for their shift on time, well‑groomed and ready to work.
• Assign tasks to all colleagues and pass on events and information.
• Ensuring that all colleagues are following the proper procedures and standard set in place by the Executive Chef and the resort.
• Responsible for the opening and closing shift.
• Ensure that all kitchens are cleaned, organized and sanitized.
• Ensure all daily tasks list are completed and customise this task list if necessary.
• Ensuring that garbage & recycling removal is being done in a timely manner for the resort.
• Assist in the correct usage of all chemicals within the department and outlets, including appropriate training in accordance with Work Health and Safety standards.
• Conduct performance discussions and ensure all colleagues are supported in their role.
• Assist any outlets and culinary team for any kind of resource request.
• Be the main point of call for event set‑ups and equipment manoeuvring for events.
• Ensuring all equipment is cleaned, maintained and properly stored after an event.
• Ensure all storage rooms and walk‑in fridges are kept clean and organized.
• Filling positions within the department when needed.
• Rostering for the department.
• Foster an environment of cooperation within the department and between other departments within the hotel. Encourage participation and input from all colleagues while promoting professional work habits.
• Have a proactive eye for detail and cleanliness.
• Compliance with all safety regulations of assigned tasks and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the resort workplace health and safety program.
• To ensure that all Food Safety standards – HACCP / DIVERSEY are followed to the fullest.
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Take on all and any stewarding tasks as required.
• To assist with any other duties as required by the line manager or another member of the management team.

About You

• Knowledge of Food and Beverage and Stewarding an asset
• Previous leadership experience an asset
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to take ownership of back of house resort areas
• Ability to work hands‑on and lead by example daily

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open‑hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.