Lead Stewarding Leader – Luxury Resort

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel and dining benefits across Accor

Resort wellbeing initiatives

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Fairmont Cheshire – The Mere is seeking an experienced Chief Steward to lead cleanliness, hygiene and readiness of our kitchens and back-of-house areas. You will manage the Stewarding team, ensuring equipment is available and standards are consistently met.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will drive HACCP compliance, oversee stock, rotas and deep-cleaning schedules, and collaborate with Culinary, F&B, Banqueting, Engineering and Health & Safety teams to uphold luxury standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading stewarding teams in luxury hotel/resort settings.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene, HACCP and COSHH requirements.
• Experience developing and mentoring diverse operational teams.
• Excellent planning skills and ability to adapt to changing business demands.
• Hands-on leadership with a focus on operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop the Stewarding team to foster pride, accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee cleanliness and organisation of all kitchens and back-of-house spaces.
• Ensure timely supply of clean crockery, cutlery, and equipment across outlets and events.
• Maintain highest standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
• Drive HACCP/COSHH compliance and health and safety procedures.
• Manage cleaning schedules, deep-clean programmes and hygiene inspections.
• Monitor stock levels and control use of chemicals and stewarding equipment.
• Support waste management, sustainability initiatives and cross-team collaboration.
• Monitor equipment condition and arrange maintenance; protect resort assets.
• Support audits and Environmental Health inspections and timely actioning.
• Manage departmental costs while upholding luxury standards.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP

COSHH

Kitchen hygiene

Rotas management

Stock control

Budget/cost control

Team development

Job description

Fairmont Cheshire – The Mere is seeking an experienced Chief Steward to lead cleanliness, hygiene and readiness of our kitchens and back-of-house areas. You will manage the Stewarding team, ensuring equipment is available and standards are consistently met.

Reporting to the Head Chef, you will drive HACCP compliance, oversee stock, rotas and deep-cleaning schedules, and collaborate with Culinary, F&B, Banqueting, Engineering and Health & Safety teams to uphold luxury standards.