Head of Stewarding & Hygiene – Luxury Hotel

InterContinental Hotels Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Fujairah Resort invites applications for the Chief Steward position. You will oversee all Stewarding operations, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety across the hotel.

Lead and develop the team, control costs, and maintain equipment and supplies to support smooth operations in line with hotel and brand standards. Your role includes coordinating with the Executive Chef, F&B, and Banquet teams, plus Engineering for preventive

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Hospitality Management is an advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Stewarding, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role within a hotel.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene, sanitation, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Good knowledge of stewarding equipment, cleaning chemicals, and maintenance procedures.
• Experience in team supervision, training, and staff scheduling.
• Knowledge of inventory control, cost management, and operating supplies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work under pressure and flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Stewarding operations, ensuring all kitchens, dishwashing, and service areas are clean and properly maintained.
• Supervise, train, and develop the Stewarding team, including duty allocation, scheduling, and performance monitoring.
• Control departmental costs, manage inventory, and ensure efficient use of supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene, and food safety in compliance with HACCP and hotel standards.
• Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery, and cutlery are properly cleaned, stored, and available for operations.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef, F&B, and Banquet teams to support daily operations and special events.
• Coordinate with Engineering for preventive maintenance and timely repair of stewarding equipment and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, fire, and emergency procedures, addressing hazards promptly.
• Maintain accurate inventories and departmental records while minimizing breakages, wastage, and operating costs.
• Promote teamwork and continuously improve stewarding standards, efficiency, and overall operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

Diploma or certificate in Hospitality Management

Job description

InterContinental Fujairah Resort invites applications for the Chief Steward position. You will oversee all Stewarding operations, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety across the hotel.

Lead and develop the team, control costs, and maintain equipment and supplies to support smooth operations in line with hotel and brand standards. Your role includes coordinating with the Executive Chef, F&B, and Banquet teams, plus Engineering for preventive