Steward - Kitchen Hygiene Operations

Accor Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking a Steward - Kitchen Hygiene Operations in Dubai to uphold high sanitation standards in a busy hotel kitchen. You will manage dishwashing, storage, and cleanliness, ensuring compliance with HACCP and safety guidelines while coordinating with culinary teams.

The role supports a Dubai hospitality operation under Accor's brand portfolio, requiring flexibility across shifts and a focus on food safety and hygiene in a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Stewarding or kitchen hygiene in hospitality or food service.
• Exposure to four- or five-star hotel environments is valuable.
• Understanding of HACCP, food safety, sanitation and contamination prevention.
• Ability to prioritize tasks during busy service periods.
• English language basics; Arabic/French helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness standards across kitchens, dishwashing stations, and storage spaces.
• Wash, sanitize, dry, and store plates, glassware, cutlery, cookware, and equipment.
• Operate industrial dishwashing equipment safely per procedures.
• Ensure items are inspected before re-stocking.
• Follow HACCP and food safety procedures during shifts.
• Maintain clean floors, walls, surfaces, sinks, and designated zones.

Skills

Kitchen stewarding

HACCP compliance

Food safety

Kitchen sanitation

Commercial dishwashing

Industrial dishwashing equipment

Dishware sanitation

Glassware handling

Cutlery handling

Cookware cleaning

Kitchen equipment cleaning

Deep cleaning

Chemical handling

Hygiene procedures

Contamination prevention

Back-of-house operations

Kitchen organization

Stewarding inventory

Cleaning supply control

Breakage monitoring

Tools

Industrial dishwashing equipment

Dishwashing machines

Job description

Steward - Kitchen Hygiene Operations

Job Snapshot Role: Steward - Kitchen Hygiene Operations Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Industry: Hospitality Function: Food Services-Hospitality Experience: Previous hospitality or food service experience Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Industry: Hospitality Function: Food Services-Hospitality Salary: 1800-2800 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer. Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The Steward provides the hygiene and operational foundation that allows a busy hotel kitchen to function safely and efficiently. Clean cookware, sanitized utensils, organized storage areas, correctly handled chemicals, and dependable dishwashing processes directly influence food safety, service speed, and kitchen productivity. Working behind the scenes across kitchen and food service areas, the role requires constant coordination with culinary colleagues. During busy periods, the Steward must respond quickly to changing requirements while maintaining sanitation standards and preventing shortages of clean operational equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout kitchens, dishwashing stations, storage areas, and related back-of-house spaces.
• Wash, sanitize, dry, and correctly store plates, glassware, cutlery, cookware, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Operate industrial dishwashing equipment safely and according to established procedures.
• Ensure cleaned items are inspected before being returned to operational storage or food service areas.
• Follow HACCP requirements and established food safety procedures throughout each shift.
• Apply correct sanitation methods to reduce contamination risks within food preparation and service environments.
• Complete scheduled daily cleaning routines and periodic deep-cleaning assignments.
• Maintain floors, walls, work surfaces, sinks, drains, equipment areas, and other designated kitchen zones in hygienic condition.
• Handle cleaning chemicals according to safety instructions and approved dilution or application procedures.
• Store chemicals separately and securely to prevent contamination and unsafe handling.
• Monitor cleaning materials, detergents, sanitation products, and other stewarding supplies.
• Inform supervisors when stock levels are approaching minimum requirements.
• Support inventory checks for stewarding equipment and operating supplies.
• Record or report breakages, losses, damaged equipment, and missing items according to hotel procedures.
• Coordinate with chefs and food service colleagues to anticipate requirements during preparation and service periods.
• Maintain an adequate flow of clean cookware and service equipment during peak operations.
• Respond promptly when urgent cleaning or sanitation support is required.
• Adjust priorities as restaurant, banquet, kitchen, and hotel operating demands change.
• Report defective dishwashing machines, kitchen equipment, plumbing issues, or other maintenance concerns immediately.
• Keep storage locations orderly so utensils and equipment can be retrieved efficiently.
• Prevent unnecessary accumulation of dirty equipment in kitchen work areas.
• Handle hotel property carefully to minimize avoidable breakage and replacement costs.
• Maintain an organized stewarding work area and ensure equipment is returned to designated locations.
• Support colleagues during high-volume service periods and special operational requirements.
• Follow personal hygiene, grooming, workplace safety, and food handling requirements.
• Perform lifting, carrying, movement of equipment, and prolonged standing as required during normal duties.
• Work effectively across scheduled shifts, including periods of high guest occupancy and food service demand.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should have previous experience as a Steward or in a comparable kitchen hygiene position within hospitality, restaurants, catering, or food service operations. Exposure to a four-star or five-star hotel or upscale restaurant environment is particularly valuable. A practical understanding of HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and contamination prevention is required. Candidates familiar with industrial dishwashers and commercial kitchen machinery will be well suited to the operational demands of the position. The role requires strong attention to cleanliness and organization together with the ability to prioritize several tasks during busy service periods. Reliability, discipline, responsiveness, and willingness to support colleagues are important attributes. Basic written and spoken English is required. Arabic, French, or other language capabilities relevant to Dubai 's international hospitality environment are advantageous. Previous leadership exposure, food safety certification, or experience supporting hotel opening or pre-opening operations will provide additional value but is not essential.

Skills Set

• Kitchen stewarding
• HACCP compliance
• Food safety
• Kitchen sanitation
• Commercial dishwashing
• Industrial dishwashing equipment
• Dishware sanitation
• Glassware handling
• Cutlery handling
• Cookware cleaning
• Kitchen equipment cleaning
• Deep cleaning
• Chemical handling
• Cleaning chemical storage
• Hygiene procedures
• Contamination prevention
• Back-of-house operations
• Kitchen organization
• Stewarding inventory
• Cleaning supply control
• Breakage monitoring
• Equipment inspection
• Waste handling
• Food service support
• Kitchen team coordination
• Hotel hygiene standards
• Workplace safety
• Cleaning schedules
• Equipment storage
• High-volume kitchen operations

Why Join Us

Stewarding is a core function within Dubai 's Hospitality sector, where strict food safety standards and high-volume dining operations create consistent demand for dependable kitchen support professionals. Experience in an international hotel environment can build valuable expertise in HACCP compliance, commercial kitchen systems, sanitation controls, and large-scale food and beverage operations. At Novotel Dubai Al Barsha, the position provides exposure to established Accor operating standards and a structured hotel environment. Strong performance can create a foundation for progression into senior stewarding, supervisory, kitchen support, food and beverage operations, or other hospitality roles.

About the Company

Accor is an international hospitality group with a diverse portfolio of hotel brands serving destinations around the world. Novotel Dubai Al Barsha operates within Accor 's Dubai portfolio, providing accommodation, dining, and guest services supported by hotel teams focused on consistent operational, hygiene, food safety, and service standards.