Stewarding Manager - Stewarding - Jumeirah Jabal Omar Hotel

Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxurious hospitality brand is seeking a Stewarding Manager for its Makkah location. This role requires proven leadership experience in stewarding within high-volume settings, ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, coordinating with culinary departments, and training team members to achieve high performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills and is offered an attractive salary with extensive benefits, making this role appealing for those pursuing a career in luxury hospitality.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Generous F&B benefits

Reduced hotel rates

Excellent healthcare package

Flights home

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stewarding leadership roles within luxury hotels.
• In-depth knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Stewarding Department.
• Ensure standard operating procedures are followed.
• Coordinate with culinary and other relevant departments.

Skills

Leadership in stewarding

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

People management

Job description

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates a portfolio of 31 exceptional properties across 13 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and since then the brand has become known for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels, and exclusive branded residences. Jumeirah is synonymous with Arabian luxury hospitality and the ability to craft distinctive, purposeful experiences for the world’s most discerning travellers.

About Jumeirah Jabal Omar

Located just minutes from Masjid Al Haram, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah offers a seamless blend of comfort, connectivity, and Arabian hospitality in the heart of the Holy City. Spread across four towers, the hotel features a range of dining venues, retail outlets, a gym, executive lounge and meeting spaces. Guests can enjoy views of the Grand Mosque and a culinary offering that spans Mediterranean, Persian, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian cuisines.

About the Job

An opportunity has arisen for Stewarding Manager for Stewarding Department to join Jumeirah Group.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Maintain equipment stocks for outlets and set up procedures for the effective tracking, monitoring and return of requisitions as well as ensuring that adequate stocks are in place to serve business needs.
• Provide training to team members on processes, procedures, customer service methods and other required training to uphold quality, safety and execute the departmental objectives as identified.
• Coordinate with the relevant departments and individuals (culinary, chefs, banqueting, food preparation etc.) to determine their stewarding requirements and plan and prepare equipment and area maintenance as required for the safe and hygienic food preparation and service.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Stewarding Department, ensuring that all standard operating procedures are followed by providing guidance, encouraging teamwork and facilitating related professional work processes to achieve high performance standards and liaise with internal and external parties at the appropriate levels to ensure smooth flow of operations.
• Adhere to all relevant Health, Safety and Environment management procedures and controls within a defined area of activity so that Jumeirah Group provides world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests.
• Coordinate with the engineering department for the maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Proven experience in stewarding leadership roles within a luxury hotel or high-volume hospitality environment.
• In-depth knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards, always ensuring full compliance.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Culinary, F&B, and other operational departments.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities, with a strong focus on operational efficiency and cost control.
• Strong people‑management skills with the ability to train, motivate, and supervise a diverse team.

About the Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Saudi Riyals (SAR), the local currency of the KSA.

In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flights home, other employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.