Stewarding Supervisor

OUR HABITAS; Doha; On-site; QAR 112,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

OUR HABITAS is seeking a Stewarding Supervisor in Doha to oversee daily stewarding operations, ensure hygiene and sanitation standards, and support cross-functional teams. The role focuses on leading a multicultural stewarding team, maintaining equipment, and upholding Our Habitas standards across all back-of-house areas.

The successful candidate will supervise, train, and evaluate staff, coordinate with Culinary and F&B teams, and drive safety and waste management practices in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in stewarding within a hotel, resort, or hospitality environment.
• Previous supervisory or team-leader experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene, sanitation, cleaning procedures and chemical handling.
• Understanding of food safety and HACCP principles is preferred.
• Ability to supervise and organize a multicultural team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stewarding operations and deploy the team per requirements.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery, glassware and operating equipment are cleaned and stored correctly.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of stewarding and back-of-house areas.
• Ensure dishwashing machines and stewarding equipment are maintained in good condition.
• Coordinate with Culinary and F&B teams to ensure availability of clean equipment during service, events and functions.
• Conduct regular inspections and address deficiencies promptly.
• Lead, motivate and develop Stewarding associates; provide coaching and feedback.
• Monitor inventory of stewarding supplies and report breakages or losses.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Kitchen hygiene

Food safety HACCP

Communication skills

Multicultural teamwork

English basic

Job description

The Stewarding Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily stewarding operations and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness hygiene sanitation organization and safety across all kitchen and back-of-house areas The role supervises and supports the Stewarding Team in maintaining kitchen equipment utensils operating supplies waste-management areas and food-production support areas while ensuring compliance with food safety hygiene and Our Habitas standards The Stewarding Supervisor works closely with the Culinary and Food amp Beverage teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations

Stewarding Operations

Supervise the daily activities of the Stewarding Team and ensure appropriate deployment according to operational requirements

Ensure all kitchen equipment utensils crockery cutlery glassware pots pans and operating equipment are cleaned sanitized stored and handled correctly

Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen stewarding dishwashing storage loading waste-disposal and back-of-house areas

Ensure dishwashing machines and stewarding equipment are operated correctly and maintained in good working condition

Coordinate with Culinary and F amp B teams to ensure adequate availability of clean operating equipment during service periods events and special functions

Conduct regular inspections of stewarding and back-of-house areas and immediately address any deficiencies

Hygiene Food Safety amp Sanitation

Ensure compliance with all applicable food safety hygiene sanitation and health requirements

Monitor correct cleaning and sanitizing procedures including the proper use and dilution of cleaning chemicals

Ensure cleaning schedules and deep-cleaning programs are implemented and properly documented

Maintain appropriate standards for waste segregation garbage disposal recycling and cleanliness of waste-management areas

Ensure associates follow proper personal hygiene grooming and food-safety practices

Report hygiene pest-control equipment or safety concerns immediately to the appropriate leader

Support internal and external hygiene inspections and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly

Team Supervision amp Development

Lead motivate and supervise Stewarding associates during daily operations

Conduct daily briefings and clearly communicate assignments priorities operational requirements and safety expectations

Prepare and manage duty rosters according to business requirements and available manpower

Provide on-the-job training coaching and regular feedback to team members

Monitor attendance punctuality grooming productivity and performance

Identify performance concerns and work with the Department Head and People amp Culture on appropriate coaching or development actions

Promote teamwork respect accountability and a positive working environment

Equipment amp Inventory Control

Monitor stewarding equipment cleaning materials chemicals and operating supplies

Ensure chemicals are properly labelled stored and used according to manufacturer and safety guidelines

Assist with inventory counts of operating equipment and stewarding supplies

Monitor breakages losses and misuse of equipment and recommend measures to minimize unnecessary costs

Report damaged or malfunctioning equipment promptly and coordinate necessary repairs with Engineering

Support the proper storage and movement of equipment for functions and operational requirements

Health Safety amp Sustainability

Ensure safe working practices are consistently followed by the Stewarding Team

Ensure associates use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment PPE when required

Immediately report accidents hazards unsafe conditions and incidents

Support sustainability initiatives through responsible use of water chemicals energy and other resources

Promote proper waste segregation and environmentally responsible disposal practices

Operational Support

Maintain close communication with the Executive Chef Culinary Team F amp B Operations Engineering Housekeeping and other relevant departments

Support special events functions VIP requirements and high-occupancy periods as required

Respond quickly to operational requirements and ensure the team remains flexible according to business needs

Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the Executive Chef or Management

Previous experience in Stewarding within a hotel, resort, or hospitality environment. Previous supervisory or team-leader experience is preferred. Experience Good knowledge of kitchen hygiene, sanitation, cleaning procedures, and chemical handling. Understanding of food safety and HACCP principles is preferred. Ability to supervise and organize a multicultural team. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Basic English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage. Physically able to work in a demanding operational environment, including standing for extended periods and handling equipment. Flexible to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and extended hours according to operational requirements.