Stewarding Manager: Lead Kitchen Cleanliness & Ops

The Pyrmont Curaçao Beach Resort; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pyrmont Curaçao Beach Resort is seeking a Stewarding Manager to lead the stewarding team across kitchens and back-of-house areas. You will manage dishwashing operations, inventory control, and ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards while supporting F&B operations and sustainable practices.

effective leadership, training, and collaboration with culinary teams are essential as you drive KPI-based improvements and cost-efficient operations at our new adults-only resort in Curaçao.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Facility Management or related field.
• 3–5 years in stewarding or kitchen operations, including at least 3 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and training skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments in high-volume operations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage inventory systems.
• Flexibility to work evenings and holidays as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills. Proficiency in English, Spanish and Papiamentu.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise daily stewarding operations, including dishwashing, cleaning schedules, and back-of-house sanitation.
• Lead the maintenance and proper care of all kitchen equipment, inventories, service ware, and chemical supplies.
• Ensure proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of all dish room machinery and food holding/transport equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and occupational health regulations (HACCP and local standards).
• Implement cost control measures to reduce breakage, chemical usage, and operating expenses.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, and culinary teams to support kitchen and banquet operations.
• Coordinate waste management, recycling, and sustainable practices in line with hotel standards.
• Monitor staffing levels and schedules to meet operational needs within budget.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchens and back-of-house areas to ensure standards are met.
• Assist with special projects, large events, and high-volume operations as required.
• Enforce proper cleaning routines for service ware, equipment, floors, etc.
• Develop and monitor departmental KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze operational performance data and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Lead and motivate staff, exemplifying honesty and integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

HACCP knowledge

Cost control

Inventory management

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish/Papiamentu

Training

Interdepartmental collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Facility Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Pyrmont Curaçao Beach Resort is seeking a Stewarding Manager to lead the stewarding team across kitchens and back-of-house areas. You will manage dishwashing operations, inventory control, and ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards while supporting F&B operations and sustainable practices.

effective leadership, training, and collaboration with culinary teams are essential as you drive KPI-based improvements and cost-efficient operations at our new adults-only resort in Curaçao.