Supervisor, Steward

UOA Hospitality; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UOA Hospitality in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a capable Stewarding Supervisor to oversee daily stewarding operations, ensuring cleanliness, hygiene, and efficient service in our hotel back-of-house areas.

You will lead the stewarding team, coordinate shifts, monitor equipment, and ensure compliance with food safety and safety regulations, contributing to guest satisfaction and smooth event support.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in stewarding or kitchen operations, preferably in a hotel environment.
• Previous supervisory experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, cleaning procedures, and chemical handling.
• Good leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a team effectively.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the stewarding team.
• Ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, dishwashing stations, equipment, utensils, crockery, cutlery, and glassware.
• Monitor the proper operation and maintenance of dishwashing machines and other stewarding equipment.
• Ensure all kitchen and back-of-house areas are maintained in accordance with hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Assign duties, monitor attendance, and prepare work schedules for stewarding associates.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of waste in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor the usage and stock levels of cleaning chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.
• Report equipment breakdowns, maintenance issues, and operational concerns to the relevant department.
• Train, guide, and motivate stewarding associates to ensure efficient daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, occupational safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Assist in coordinating stewarding support for events, banquets, and special functions.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Steward or Management.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Kitchen sanitation

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Dishwashing equipment

Job description

Responsible for supervising daily stewarding operations to ensure the cleanliness, sanitation, and proper maintenance of kitchen areas, equipment, utensils, and service items. To ensure the stewarding team operates efficiently while maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness in accordance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the stewarding team.

Ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, dishwashing stations, equipment, utensils, crockery, cutlery, and glassware.

Monitor the proper operation and maintenance of dishwashing machines and other stewarding equipment.

Ensure all kitchen and back-of-house areas are maintained in accordance with hygiene and sanitation standards.

Assign duties, monitor attendance, and prepare work schedules for stewarding associates.

Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of waste in accordance with company procedures.

Monitor the usage and stock levels of cleaning chemicals, materials, and equipment.

Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and safety standards are maintained.

Report equipment breakdowns, maintenance issues, and operational concerns to the relevant department.

Train, guide, and motivate stewarding associates to ensure efficient daily operations.

Ensure compliance with food safety, occupational safety, and hygiene regulations.

Assist in coordinating stewarding support for events, banquets, and special functions.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Steward or Management.

Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years of experience in stewarding or kitchen operations, preferably in a hotel environment.

Previous supervisory experience is an advantage.

Knowledge of kitchen sanitation, cleaning procedures, and chemical handling.

Good leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and manage a team effectively.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Hotel & Accommodation Services 101-1,000 employees

UOA Hospitality has established itself as a hospitality asset owner and operator of the UOA hotel brands. The rapid growth of this division under UOA Group aims to develop a unique portfolio of hotel products and services with a strategic focus on guest experience and innovative service standards to meet the evolving needs of its business and leisure clientele.

UOA Hospitality's first flagship is the 150,000 square feet multipurpose built venue Connexion@Nexus in 2013 with an expansion to a total of 200,000 square feet under the rebrand of Connexion Conference & Event Centre (CCEC) spread across two building easily accessible via a linked bridge between CCEC, Nexus and CCEC, The Vertical in 2016.

UOA Hospitality's development growth also includes VE Hotel & Residence, 427 rooms located at Bangsar South City. UOA Hospitality also manages The Oak Room @ Nexus, Bangsar South City and is the owner for Capri By Fraser, currently managed by Frasers Hospitality. In 2017, UOA Hospitality has diversified its business into co working space with the opening of Komune in Bangsar South. Between 2018 & 2019, a few more will be opened. Also, a co living concept Hotel is in the pipeline, slated to open in August 2019, in Bangsar South.

UOA Hospitality has established itself as a hospitality asset owner and operator of the UOA hotel brands. The rapid growth of this division under UOA Group aims to develop a unique portfolio of hotel products and services with a strategic focus on guest experience and innovative service standards to meet the evolving needs of its business and leisure clientele.

UOA Hospitality's first flagship is the 150,000 square feet multipurpose built venue Connexion@Nexus in 2013 with an expansion to a total of 200,000 square feet under the rebrand of Connexion Conference & Event Centre (CCEC) spread across two building easily accessible via a linked bridge between CCEC, Nexus and CCEC, The Vertical in 2016.

UOA Hospitality's development growth also includes VE Hotel & Residence, 427 rooms located at Bangsar South City. UOA Hospitality also manages The Oak Room @ Nexus, Bangsar South City and is the owner for Capri By Fraser, currently managed by Frasers Hospitality. In 2017, UOA Hospitality has diversified its business into co working space with the opening of Komune in Bangsar South. Between 2018 & 2019, a few more will be opened. Also, a co living concept Hotel is in the pipeline, slated to open in August 2019, in Bangsar South.