Hygiene & Stewarding Manager

Sofitel; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates seeks a detail-oriented Hygiene & Stewarding Manager to oversee all hygiene, sanitation, and stewarding operations. You will lead a stewarding team and ensure rigorous cleanliness and food safety compliance across all facilities.

You will develop protocols, train staff, monitor inventories, and coordinate with other departments to drive efficiency and uphold the highest health standards in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Hygiene Manager, Stewarding Manager, or similar supervisory role in hospitality, food service, or facilities management
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, health codes, and sanitation best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong attention to quality and compliance
• Proficiency in inventory management and basic budgeting
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and sanitation procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving ability and sound decision-making; able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with documentation systems and record-keeping practices
• Preferred: HACCP or similar food safety management systems
• Preferred: Knowledge of facility management software or systems
• Preferred: Food safety certification or relevant hygiene training

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the stewarding team, including scheduling, training, and performance management
• Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive hygiene and sanitation protocols and procedures
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials; manage procurement and budgeting
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations, health codes, and organizational policies
• Train staff on proper hygiene practices, food handling procedures, and use of cleaning equipment
• Maintain detailed documentation and records of sanitation activities, inspections, and corrective actions
• Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency
• Collaborate with management and other departments to address hygiene-related concerns and incidents
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed
• Conduct audits and quality assurance checks to verify compliance with established standards
• Communicate effectively with team members and management regarding operational updates and challenges

Skills

Hygiene management

Sanitation standards

Leadership

Training & development

Inventory management

Budgeting

Health codes

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Hygiene & Stewarding Manager to join our team in Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. In this role, you will oversee all hygiene, sanitation, and stewarding operations to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety compliance. You will lead a team of stewarding staff, manage daily operations, and maintain rigorous adherence to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic environment across all facilities.

• Supervise and manage the stewarding team, including scheduling, training, and performance management
• Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive hygiene and sanitation protocols and procedures
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials; manage procurement and budgeting
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety regulations, health codes, and organizational policies
• Train staff on proper hygiene practices, food handling procedures, and use of cleaning equipment
• Maintain detailed documentation and records of sanitation activities, inspections, and corrective actions
• Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions to enhance operational efficiency
• Collaborate with management and other departments to address hygiene-related concerns and incidents
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed
• Conduct audits and quality assurance checks to verify compliance with established standards
• Communicate effectively with team members and management regarding operational updates and challenges

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Hygiene Manager, Stewarding Manager, or similar supervisory role in hospitality, food service, or facilities management
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards, health codes, and sanitation best practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong attention to quality and compliance
• Proficiency in inventory management and basic budgeting
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and sanitation procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving ability and sound decision-making judgmentAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with documentation systems and record-keeping practices
• Preferred: Experience with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) or similar food safety management systems
• Preferred: Knowledge of facility management software or systems
• Preferred: Food safety certification or relevant hygiene training

Your Team And Working Environment

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Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.