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Sofitel Sydney Wentworth invites an experienced Chief Steward & Food Safety Manager to lead our stewarding operation and elevate food safety standards across kitchens, restaurants, bars, banquets and in‑room dining.
This newly created role blends hands‑on operational leadership with a strong focus on compliance, audits and continuous improvement, reporting to the Director of Food & Beverage and collaborating with the HACCP champion and department heads.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chief Steward & Food Safety Manager to lead our stewarding operation and play a pivotal role in maintaining food safety standards across the hotel.
This is an exciting newly created opportunity to help establish and shape our in‑house stewarding function, build a high‑performing team and strengthen food safety practices across our kitchens, restaurants, bars, banquets and wider hotel operations.
Combining hands‑on operational leadership with a strong focus on food safety, compliance and continuous improvement, you'll work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, Hotel HACCP champion, Food Safety Supervisors and operational leaders to ensure consistently high standards across the hotel.
Lead and develop our stewarding operation: Build and develop a high‑performing team, establishing the procedures, cleaning schedules and service standards needed to build a successful in‑house function.
Champion food safety and compliance: Work closely with the Hotel HACCP champion, Food Safety Supervisors and operational leaders to maintain standards across kitchens, restaurants, bars, banquets, in‑room dining, storage and other relevant areas.
Monitor standards and drive compliance: Oversee food safety documentation, inspections, audits and corrective actions, following up on issues and escalating risks to ensure standards are consistently maintained.
Plan for operational excellence: Coordinate staffing, cleaning priorities and equipment readiness to support daily hotel operations, events and changing business demands.
Manage resources and costs: Oversee stewarding equipment, inventory, chemicals and consumables, maintaining appropriate stock levels and working within budget.
Build capability and accountability: Coach and develop your team, reinforce safe work practices and foster a culture of ownership, cleanliness and continuous improvement.
Collaborate across the hotel: Partner with Culinary, Food & Beverage and other departments to improve operational efficiency, hygiene standards and the overall guest experience.
You're a proactive, organised and hands‑on leader who takes pride in the standards others might not see but every successful hotel depends on.
You will bring:
Please note that full working rights in Australia are required for this role.
Why Join Sofitel Sydney Wentworth?
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.
Employment Type: Full-Time