Chief Steward

The RIYAZ Lavanya Langkawi; Kuah; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Langkawi is seeking an experienced Chief Steward to lead the Stewarding Department. The role involves overseeing the cleanliness of kitchen areas, training staff, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of leadership experience in a similar environment, exceptional organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced setting. This position offers a significant opportunity to make a positive impact on the culinary team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in stewarding leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene standards and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise the stewarding team.
• Oversee cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas.
• Develop and implement hygiene and safety SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Cleaning procedures

Hygiene standards

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Chief Steward – The Riyaz Lavanya Langkawi

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Chief Steward to lead our Stewarding Department and ensure smooth, efficient, and hygienic kitchen operations. This role requires strong leadership, deep understanding of hygiene practices, and the ability to maintain high standards across all back‑of‑house areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and supervise the stewarding team to ensure high productivity.
• Oversee cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and BOH facilities.
• Develop and implement SOPs for hygiene, safety, and cleaning procedures.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and stewarding equipment.
• Coordinate with the Head Chef and F&B team to support operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hotel audit standards.
• Reduce breakage, control operating equipment usage, and manage waste.
• Maintain dishwashing machines, ensure proper operation, and schedule servicing.
• Prepare stewarding schedules, duty rosters, and performance reports.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in stewarding leadership roles (hotel or resort preferred).
• Strong knowledge of cleaning procedures, hygiene standards, and kitchen operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage manpower effectively.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Physically fit and capable of overseeing a BOH operation.

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