Head Stewarding & Food Safety Leader

Mondrian; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mondrian Gold Coast is seeking a hands-on Chief Steward to lead stewarding across our F&B precinct, including restaurants, bars, banquets, and events. You will manage the external stewarding partner, oversee hygiene, sanitation and food safety, and report to the Director of Culinary.

This role requires strong leadership, meticulous budgeting and stock control, and a proactive approach to problem-solving across all venues to maintain Mondrian Gold Coast’s high cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in chief stewarding in hospitality.
• HACCP certification and Food Safety Supervisor certification.
• Experience managing a food safety program.
• Strong knowledge of local, state and national food safety regulations.
• Experience managing rosters, inventory and departmental budgets.
• A degree in Food Science, Public Health, Environmental Health or a related field is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and training skills, with the ability to coach and motivate teams.
• Strong organisational skills, high attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the external stewarding company, including rostering, SOPs and training to Mondrian Gold Coast standards, and work with their Operations Manager to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Plan stewarding requirements for catering and events across the precinct.
• Order and control the rotation of chemicals and consumables, and keep labour, chemical and consumable spend within budget.
• Manage inventory and counts of all F&B operating equipment, minimise breakage and provide monthly reports.
• Develop, implement and maintain a HACCP-based food safety system, and conduct regular audits of kitchens, food preparation and storage areas.
• Set cleaning schedules, sanitation and waste management procedures, and work with kitchen and front-of-house teams to keep hygiene standards consistent.
• Train Mondrian team members and the stewarding team in food safety, hygiene and sanitation, including refresher sessions and onboarding with People & Culture.
• Prepare for and facilitate health department inspections, maintain accurate records, and lead corrective actions when issues arise.

Skills

Leadership

Training ability

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Food Science / Public Health / Environmental Health or related field

Tools

HACCP Certification

Food Safety Supervisor Certification

Job description

Mondrian Gold Coast is seeking a hands-on Chief Steward to lead stewarding across our F&B precinct, including restaurants, bars, banquets, and events. You will manage the external stewarding partner, oversee hygiene, sanitation and food safety, and report to the Director of Culinary.

This role requires strong leadership, meticulous budgeting and stock control, and a proactive approach to problem-solving across all venues to maintain Mondrian Gold Coast’s high cleanliness standards.