Head Steward – Luxury Hotel Stewarding Leader

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Fujairah City; On-site; AED 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts, via InterContinental Fujairah Resort, seeks a Chief Steward to oversee all Stewarding operations, ensuring top cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety. You will lead the team, manage costs, and coordinate with the Executive Chef and F&B to support daily operations.

The role requires 3+ years in Stewarding, knowledge of HACCP, and strong leadership and English communication. It offers a competitive pay and benefits package at a luxury resort.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in Hospitality Management or a related field 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

Work under pressure

Shift flexibility

Public holidays work

Education

Diploma or certificate in Hospitality Management

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts, via InterContinental Fujairah Resort, seeks a Chief Steward to oversee all Stewarding operations, ensuring top cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety. You will lead the team, manage costs, and coordinate with the Executive Chef and F&B to support daily operations.

The role requires 3+ years in Stewarding, knowledge of HACCP, and strong leadership and English communication. It offers a competitive pay and benefits package at a luxury resort.