Chief Steward

KSL Holdings Berhad; Klang City, Port Klang; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

KSL Holdings Berhad is seeking a Stewarding Supervisor to oversee the hotel stewarding team, ensuring cleanliness, sanitation and proper maintenance of kitchen areas, equipment, and service items.

The role requires guiding and training Stewards, planning rosters, and coordinating with the Executive Chef to ensure smooth operations, including banquets and events. Shifts, weekends and holidays may apply in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a stewarding supervisory role, preferably in a hotel, banquet, restaurant or large-scale kitchen operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage stewarding operations and supervise the Stewards team to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Plan and allocate duties according to daily operational requirements, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation across kitchen and service areas.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef and kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations and support during events.

Skills

Stewarding supervision

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Hygiene standards

Communication skills

Job description

Responsible for managing and supervising the overall stewarding operations of the hotel, ensuring the cleanliness, sanitation and proper maintenance of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, crockery, cutlery and service areas.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the stewarding team operates efficiently and complies with hotel standards, food safety, hygiene and occupational safety requirements.

Supervise and manage the daily operations of the Stewarding Department.

Plan and allocate duties to Stewards according to daily operational requirements.

Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, crockery, cutlery and other operational areas.

Ensure all kitchen equipment, utensils and service items are properly cleaned, stored and maintained.

Monitor the operation and cleanliness of dishwashing and cleaning equipment.

Monitor the proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment in accordance with safety requirements.

Ensure proper segregation and disposal of food waste, recyclable materials and general waste according to hotel procedures.

Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation and hotel SOP requirements.

Conduct regular inspections of kitchen and stewarding areas to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained.

Supervise, coach and train Stewards on proper cleaning methods, equipment handling and safety procedures.

Prepare duty rosters and manage manpower deployment according to operational requirements.

Coordinate closely with the Executive Chef and other kitchen personnel to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Support banquet and other special events by ensuring sufficient manpower, equipment and clean service items are available.

Assist in implementing measures to improve operational efficiency and reduce unnecessary costs.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Management.

Requirements:

Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in a stewarding supervisory role, preferably in a hotel, banquet, restaurant or large-scale kitchen operation.

Experience as a Chief Steward, Steward Supervisor or Senior Steward will be an advantage.

Good knowledge of kitchen cleaning, sanitation, dishwashing operations and stewarding procedures.

Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.

Able to supervise, guide and train a team of Stewards.

Good manpower planning and task allocation skills.

Able to work in a fast-paced hotel environment, including shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Responsible, disciplined, organised and able to work with minimum supervision.

Experience in hotel banquet operations or high-volume kitchen operations will be an added advantage.