Stewarding Team Leader

Hyatt Regency; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary stays

Staff discounts

Free meals on duty

Uniform provided

Headspace access

Employee Assistance Programme

Food & beverage discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill is seeking a Stewarding Team Leader to supervise the stewarding team and uphold top hygiene and safety standards in a busy London kitchen environment.

You will manage shifts, train staff, coordinate deliveries, and work closely with chefs to ensure smooth service while maintaining company standards and sustainability practices. Prior supervisory experience in a hotel is preferred.

Qualifications

• A strong attention to detail and a positive, reliable approach to work.
• Previous experience in a Kitchen Porter or Stewarding role is required, supervisory or team leadership experience in a hotel environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the stewarding team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and efficiency across all kitchen areas.
• Oversee the cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces, maintaining strict hygiene standards at all times.
• Ensure the smooth operation of dishwashing areas, including correct use and maintenance of equipment.
• Support the coordination of shifts, task allocation, and team productivity during service.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organising deliveries, ensuring proper stock rotation and storage practices.
• Monitor waste management and recycling processes, ensuring compliance with hygiene, safety, and sustainability standards.
• Train, coach, and support team members, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Work closely with chefs and kitchen teams to ensure seamless operations during busy service periods.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and company standards at all times.

Skills

Team leadership

Hygiene standards

Health & safety

Shift coordination

Job description

Organization- Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill

Stewarding Team Leader

About Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill

Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill is located in the prestigious Marylebone area of London’s West End, overlooking the gardens of Portman Square and just moments from Oxford Street and Hyde Park. Inspired by the legacy of Sir Winston Churchill, the hotel reflects a sense of British heritage and timeless style. The hotel features 440 elegant guestrooms including 50 suites, along with 11 versatile meeting and event spaces hosting a wide range of corporate events and social occasions. Dining experiences include seasonal British dishes and Afternoon Tea at The Montagu Kitchen and cocktails at the stylish Churchill Bar & Terrace. Colleagues work in a vibrant hospitality environment welcoming both international business travellers and leisure guests to one of London’s most sought after neighbourhoods .

Duties and responsibilities related to the Stewarding Team Leader role

• Lead and supervise the stewarding team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, organisation , and efficiency across all kitchen areas.
• Oversee the cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work surfaces, maintaining strict hygiene standards at all times.
• Ensure the smooth operation of dishwashing areas, including correct use and maintenance of equipment.
• Support the coordination of shifts, task allocation, and team productivity during service.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organising deliveries, ensuring proper stock rotation and storage practices.
• Monitor waste management and recycling processes, ensuring compliance with hygiene, safety, and sustainability standards.
• Train, coach, and support team members, fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Work closely with chefs and kitchen teams to ensure seamless operations during busy service periods.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and company standards at all times.

About You

A strong attention to detail, a good understanding of health, safety and hygiene regulations, and a positive, reliable approach to work are essential. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen. Previous experience in a Kitchen Porter or Stewarding role is required, whilst supervisory or team leadership experience within a hotel environment would be preferred.

Benefits of the Stewarding Team Leader role include

• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt not just for you but also your family and friends from the day you start!
• Free meals on duty in our colleague restaurant
• Uniform provided and laundered complimentary
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on food and beverages when you dine as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to provide you with a clear career path as well as job promotion opportunities across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt, our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. Guided by our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation and Wellbeing, we create an environment where colleagues feel supported and empowered to grow. With more than 1,450 hotels and all inclusive resorts across over 80 countries, Hyatt offers opportunities to build your career within a global hospitality company featured in Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. At Hyatt, we open doors and turn jobs into careers. Here, individuality is celebrated, people are supported to thrive, and everyone is empowered to make a meaningful impact.