Chief Steward – Six Senses Amaala

IHG; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel chain is seeking a Chief Steward to oversee the stewarding department, ensuring exceptional product and service within brand standards. Responsibilities include managing kitchen cleanliness, supervising staff, and maintaining compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma with two years of related experience and supervisory skills. Fluent English is a must, along with knowledge of food service operations. The role emphasizes sustainability and wellness, aligned with the company's core values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in stewarding or kitchen operations.
• At least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid food service permit or health/food handler card.

Responsibilities

• Manage the stewarding function in all kitchen areas.
• Liaise with the Purchasing Department regarding purchases.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the stewarding staff.

Skills

Experience in luxury hotels

Knowledge of food and beverage operations

Fluency in English

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As Chief Steward, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.

Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and its strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices and initiatives are implemented, embraced, adopted within the hotel/resort.

Duties and Responsibilities

As Chief Steward, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Stewarding Department to provide exceptional product and service within brand operating standards.

The duties and responsibilities will include:

• Manage the stewarding function in all kitchen areas to promote overall cleanliness, sanitation and compliance with state and local health regulations.
• Determine the minimum and maximum stocks and control the par stocks of all materials and equipment.
• Liaise with the Purchasing Department and suppliers regarding purchasing needs for the stewarding operation.
• Setting up work stations, cleanliness and storage of dishes, filling dish machines, ensuring correct chemical levels, maintaining efficient traffic patterns in kitchen, etc.
• Control storeroom orders and issue all china, silver and glass. Ensure all food and beverage outlets have sufficient equipment to perform adequately.
• Supervise day-to-day operations and assignments of the stewarding staff, communicate objectives and expectations, and assign/schedule work. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
• Control and analyze cost, breakage and quality of support provided to outlets, banquets and other areas.
• Control expenses in accordance with established budget. Maintain procedures for security of inventory.
• Operate the department consistent with all legal, statutory and financial requirements and documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards, host management practices and budgetary controls are implemented, reviewed and maintained to ensure the successful operation of the hotel.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Chief Steward, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent and two years’ experience in stewarding, kitchen maintenance, kitchen operations or similar, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service operation preferred.
• Food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.
• Reading and writing abilities.
• Fluent in English.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Chief Steward at Six Senses Amaala It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.

Six Senses Amaala is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.