Senior Stewarding Lead - Kitchen Hygiene & Ops

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive environment

Career progression

Hotel and dining benefits (Accor &

Resort wellbeing initiatives

Shape standards and culture

Job summary

Fairmont Cheshire – The Mere, Knutsford, is seeking a Chief Steward to lead the Stewarding team and oversee the cleanliness and hygiene of kitchens and back‑of‑house areas. You will ensure the timely supply of clean crockery and equipment, maintain the highest food safety standards, manage stock and rotas, and control departmental costs in a luxury resort environment.

Join a renowned Fairmont property focused on exceptional dining, sustainability, and opportunities to influence standards and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Chief Steward or senior stewarding leader in luxury hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene, HACCP and COSHH requirements.
• Experience leading a diverse operational team.
• Excellent planning skills and the ability to respond calmly to changing demands.
• Hands-on leadership style and willingness to support operations.
• Strong attention to detail and consistently high standards.
• Ability to manage rotas, stock, equipment and departmental costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop the Stewarding team with a culture of pride and accountability.
• Oversee cleanliness and organisation of kitchens, wash-up areas, stores and back-of-house spaces.
• Ensure timely supply of clean crockery, cutlery, glassware, utensils and equipment.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety.
• Ensure HACCP, COSHH and health and safety compliance.
• Manage cleaning schedules, deep-cleaning programmes and inspections.
• Monitor stock and responsible use of chemicals and stewarding equipment.
• Support waste management, recycling and sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Culinary, F&B, Banqueting, Engineering, and Health & Safety teams.
• Monitor equipment condition and arrange maintenance; support asset protection.
• Assist internal audits and Environmental Health inspections; complete actions promptly.
• Manage departmental costs while upholding luxury resort standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Attention to detail

Planning

Calm under pressure

Job description

Fairmont Cheshire – The Mere, Knutsford, is seeking a Chief Steward to lead the Stewarding team and oversee the cleanliness and hygiene of kitchens and back‑of‑house areas. You will ensure the timely supply of clean crockery and equipment, maintain the highest food safety standards, manage stock and rotas, and control departmental costs in a luxury resort environment.

Join a renowned Fairmont property focused on exceptional dining, sustainability, and opportunities to influence standards and