Assistant Manager Stewarding

Accor; New Delhi; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Delhi is seeking an experienced Kitchen Stewarding Lead to oversee dishwashing operations and maintain cleanliness across kitchen and stewarding areas.

You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with food safety standards, manage inventory and equipment, and collaborate with the kitchen brigade to ensure smooth service.

The role requires 6–7 years' experience in stewarding, strong knowledge of HACCP, and a proactive approach to cost optimization and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–7 years of experience in kitchen stewarding and dishwashing operations.
• Proven experience managing stewarding teams and staff supervision.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene protocols, and HACCP principles.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in inventory management and procurement coordination.
• Experience with commercial dishwashing equipment and kitchen machinery maintenance.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee dishwashing operations and stewarding department management.
• Maintain highest cleanliness and sanitation standards in kitchen and stewarding areas.
• Manage and maintain all kitchen equipment, including dishwashing machines; arrange repairs.
• Implement and monitor food safety and hygiene protocols.
• Supervise stewarding staff and provide training on cleaning techniques and safety.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and procurement coordination.
• Ensure proper waste segregation, storage and disposal per guidelines.
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks across kitchen areas.
• Coordinate with kitchen brigade for seamless operations.
• Maintain records of equipment maintenance, chemical usage, and staff performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimization in stewarding.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety legislation and local regulations.

Skills

Stewarding management

Food safety

HACCP principles

Health & safety compliance

Inventory management

Equipment maintenance

Time management

Organizational skills

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

• Oversee all dishwashing operations and ensure efficient management of the stewarding department
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the kitchen and stewarding areas in compliance with health and safety regulations
• Manage and maintain all kitchen equipment, including dishwashing machines, and arrange timely repairs and servicing
• Implement and monitor food safety and hygiene protocols to ensure compliance with international standards and company policies
• Supervise stewarding staff and provide training on proper cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and operational best practices
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment, and coordinate with procurement for timely replenishment
• Ensure proper segregation, storage, and disposal of waste materials in accordance with environmental guidelines
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks to verify cleanliness standards across all kitchen areas
• Coordinate with the kitchen brigade to ensure seamless operations and address any stewarding-related concerns
• Maintain detailed records of equipment maintenance, chemical usage, and staff performance
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost optimisation within the stewarding department
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, health and safety legislation, and local regulations

Minimum 6-7 years of experience in kitchen stewarding, dishwashing operations.

• Proven experience managing stewarding teams and staff supervision
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene protocols, and HACCP principles
• Demonstrated understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in inventory management and procurement coordination
• Experience with commercial dishwashing equipment and kitchen machinery maintenance
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

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