Kitchen Steward Supervisor – Lead Cleanliness & Ops

AC Hotel Gold Coast; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Hotel Gold Coast – Surfers Paradise QLD is seeking a Kitchen Steward Supervisor to lead the stewarding team across our kitchens and Food & Beverage outlets. You will collaborate with culinary and F&B leaders to maintain safety, cleanliness, and efficient operations aligned with Marriott standards.

With at least 2 years in stewarding or hospitality and 1 year in supervision, you will oversee daily activities, coordinate across areas, supervise stock and handovers, and support training.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of stewarding, kitchen support or hospitality experience.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene, sanitation and food safety requirements.
• Confidence supervising and motivating a diverse team.
• Strong organisation and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the daily activities of the stewarding team.
• Coordinate stewarding operations across kitchen, restaurant, lounges and other Food & Beverage areas.
• Complete opening and closing duties, including setting up equipment, supplies and work areas.
• Inspect kitchen, restaurant and storage areas to ensure high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety.
• Monitor correct stock rotation.
• Complete scheduled inventories and requisition required cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Support efficient cleaning and turnaround of kitchen equipment, crockery, glassware, cutlery and utensils.
• Assist with scheduling, training, coaching and development of Kitchen Support Experts.
• Provide clear handovers between shifts and communicate operational priorities.
• Report maintenance issues and coordinate required repairs.
• Work collaboratively with Culinary and Food & Beverage leaders to support smooth hotel operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen hygiene

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Job description

AC Hotel Gold Coast – Surfers Paradise QLD is seeking a Kitchen Steward Supervisor to lead the stewarding team across our kitchens and Food & Beverage outlets. You will collaborate with culinary and F&B leaders to maintain safety, cleanliness, and efficient operations aligned with Marriott standards.

With at least 2 years in stewarding or hospitality and 1 year in supervision, you will oversee daily activities, coordinate across areas, supervise stock and handovers, and support training.