Chief Steward

IHG; Saudi Arabia; Remote; SAR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Carlton Al Moaibed Hotel) seeks an experienced Chief Steward to lead the Stewarding team. You will ensure top cleanliness and hygiene across kitchens and back-of-house areas, supervise daily operations, and support the Executive Chef and F&B teams.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in Stewarding with supervisory experience, and solid HACCP knowledge. English proficiency is important; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of Stewarding experience including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Good knowledge of HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Stewarding team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchens and back-of-house areas.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and glassware are cleaned, sanitized, and ready for use.
• Support the Executive Chef and F&B teams with efficient stewarding operations.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and hotel hygiene standards.
• Monitor proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance of stewarding equipment with Engineering.
• Manage inventories of equipment, supplies, and chemicals.
• Minimize breakage and control operating costs through proper handling.
• Prepare schedules and provide training to Stewarding staff.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and PPE requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Hotel Management.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP knowledge

Team management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

none

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Chief Steward to lead our Stewarding team at the First Vignette Collection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Carlton Al Moaibed Hotel). This is an important role responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness hygiene and organization across all kitchen and back-of-house areas. If you are a strong leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining excellent operational standards we would love to hear from you.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Stewarding team to ensure smooth daily operations
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchens and back-of-house areas
• Ensure all kitchen equipment utensils crockery cutlery and glassware are cleaned sanitized and ready for use
• Support the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage team with efficient stewarding operations
• Ensure compliance with HACCP food safety and hotel hygiene standards
• Monitor the safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of stewarding equipment with the Engineering team
• Manage inventories of operating equipment cleaning supplies and chemicals
• Minimize breakage and control operating costs through proper handling and storage
• Prepare team schedules and provide training and guidance to Stewarding colleagues
• Ensure all team members follow health safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
• Maintain a clean safe and organized working environment at all times
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Chef or Hotel Management

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of Stewarding experience including at least 2 years in a supervisory or Chief Steward role preferably in an international hotel
• Good knowledge of HACCP food safety and hygiene standards
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Good communication skills in English Arabic is an advantage
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Physically fit and able to perform operational duties
• Flexible to work shifts weekends and public holidays
• Passion for cleanliness teamwork and delivering high operational standards

What You Can Expect from Us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through my Wellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.