Stewarding Supervisor: Lead Back-of-House Excellence

Kitchen; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with company contributions

Restaurant discounts

Spa discounts

Employee rates for friends & family

IHG employee rate

Complimentary stay after probation

Healthcare cash plan

Season ticket loan

Employee assistance programme

Training & development programmes

Bike to work scheme

Free meals on duty

Refer-a-friend incentive

Community initiatives

Job summary

Hotel Indigo K West Shepherd’s Bush in London is seeking a hands-on Stewarding Supervisor who ensures spotless kitchens, safe spaces and efficient back-of-house operations. You’ll lead the stewarding team, enforce cleaning, hygiene and food safety standards, and partner with kitchen and F&B to keep service running smoothly.

You’ll supervise all stewarding activity across kitchen, restaurant and bar areas, train staff, maintain logs, manage stock, and drive cost-conscious, sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in stewarding and back-of-house supervision in a hotel or high-volume restaurant.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and COSHH procedures.
• Confidence leading, briefing and developing a small team.
• Ability to work proactively with kitchen and F&B departments.
• Great timekeeping, problem-solving and communications skills.
• A valid Basic Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Lead stewarding standards across kitchen, restaurant and bar areas.
• Ensure cleaning, hygiene and food safety protocols are followed.
• Brief, train and support the stewarding team daily.
• Maintain checklists, schedules and training logs for compliance.
• Monitor cleanliness and report repairs or faults as needed.
• Assist with stock management of chemicals and equipment.
• Support sustainable practices and cost-efficient operations.

Skills

Stewarding supervision

Food safety COSHH

Team leadership

Kitchen & F&B collaboration

Timekeeping & problem-solving

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Shift flexibility

Job description

Hotel Indigo K West Shepherd’s Bush in London is seeking a hands-on Stewarding Supervisor who ensures spotless kitchens, safe spaces and efficient back-of-house operations. You’ll lead the stewarding team, enforce cleaning, hygiene and food safety standards, and partner with kitchen and F&B to keep service running smoothly.

You’ll supervise all stewarding activity across kitchen, restaurant and bar areas, train staff, maintain logs, manage stock, and drive cost-conscious, sustainable practices.