Steward Supervisor - F&B BOH

SIHAMCO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 583,000 - 875,000; Full time

Job summary

SIHAMCO is seeking a Stewarding Supervisor for a high-volume hospitality operation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires strong hands-on leadership and deep knowledge of kitchen hygiene, HACCP, and dishwashing operations.

You will lead the stewarding team, coordinate daily cleaning, ensure clean equipment availability, and support the culinary team during service while upholding top sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene and HACCP.
• Experience in high-volume restaurant operations and team supervision.
• Proficient in cleaning chemicals, waste management and safety.
• Ability to train and coach stewarding staff across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Back of House stewarding operation to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene and safety.
• Coordinate daily cleaning operations and ensure availability of clean equipment and kitchenware.
• Support culinary team during service and maintain hygiene standards across BOH areas.
• Train stewards on procedures, chemicals, hygiene and safety; monitor attendance and performance.
• Maintain sanitation records and oversee waste management and cross-contamination prevention.
• Supervise dishwashing and ensure temperatures and chemical levels meet requirements.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Kitchen hygiene knowledge

HACCP procedures

High-volume restaurant ops

Team supervision

Tools

Commercial dishwashing equipment

Chemical handling

Job description

This opportunity is located in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, visa, flights, accommodation and transport as well as attractive basic salary are provided.

• Daily cleaning schedules
• Weekly deep-cleaning schedules
• Ensure safe manual-handling practices

The Stewarding Supervisor is responsible for leading and supervising the Back of House stewarding operation, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene, safety, and operational efficiency across the kitchens and BOH areas.

Working within a high-volume, premium hospitality environment, the Stewarding Supervisor will manage the stewarding team, coordinate daily cleaning operations, ensure adequate availability of clean equipment and kitchenware, and support the culinary team throughout service.

The successful candidate must be a hands-on leader with strong knowledge of professional kitchen hygiene, HACCP procedures, commercial dishwashing, chemical handling, waste management, and high-volume restaurant operations.

This opportunity is located in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, visa, flights, accommodation and transport as well as attractive basic salary are provided.

Key Responsibilities

2. Kitchen & BOH Hygiene

3. Dishwashing & Equipment Management

4. HACCP, Food Safety & Hygiene

5. Waste Management

6. Cleaning Chemicals & Supplies

7. Equipment & Asset Control

8. Service Support

• Stewarding Team Leadership
• Supervise, allocate, and coordinate the daily activities of the stewarding team
• Prepare daily staffing assignments based on operational requirements and expected business levels
• Ensure adequate stewarding coverage during preparation, service, closing, and peak periods
• Conduct daily briefings and communicate operational priorities to the team
• Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, grooming, and performance
• Train new stewards on cleaning procedures, equipment, chemicals, hygiene, and safety
• Coach team members and provide ongoing feedback
• Maintain discipline and professional standards within the stewarding team
• Lead by example and remain hands-on during busy service periods
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout all kitchen and BOH areas
• Ensure floors, walls, drains, sinks, work areas, storage areas, and equipment are cleaned according to schedule
• Monitor cleaning standards continuously throughout the operation
• Ensure deep-cleaning schedules are completed correctly and on time
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchens and stewarding areas
• Identify hygiene risks and immediately implement corrective action
• Ensure all cleaning checklists and records are completed accurately
• Oversee the efficient operation of commercial dishwashing and pot-wash areas
• Ensure clean plates, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, trays, and kitchen equipment are available when required
• Monitor dishwashing temperatures and chemical levels according to manufacturer and food safety requirements
• Ensure equipment is washed, sanitised, dried, and stored correctly
• Prevent cross-contamination between dirty and clean equipment
• Monitor the condition of dishwashing machines and report technical issues promptly
• Ensure all equipment is handled safely to prevent damage and breakage
• Ensure all stewarding activities comply with HACCP and company food safety procedures
• Maintain strict personal hygiene standards across the stewarding team
• Ensure appropriate PPE is used when required
• Monitor correct handling and storage of cleaning chemicals
• Ensure chemicals are correctly labelled, diluted, and stored
• Prevent chemical contamination of food, equipment, and preparation areas
• Maintain required sanitation and cleaning records
• Support internal and external hygiene inspections and audits
• Immediately report food safety, pest control, contamination, or hygiene concerns to management
• Supervise the collection, separation, storage, and disposal of kitchen waste
• Ensure waste is removed from kitchen areas regularly and safely
• Maintain clean and hygienic waste storage areas
• Ensure bins are cleaned and sanitised according to schedule
• Monitor recycling and waste separation procedures where applicable
• Ensure waste does not accumulate during busy service periods
• Report pest activity, leaks, odours, or other waste-related hygiene concerns
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of cleaning chemicals, detergents, sanitising products, gloves, brushes, mops, and other cleaning supplies
• Monitor correct chemical usage to minimise waste and control costs
• Ensure chemicals are stored safely and securely
• Train team members on correct chemical handling and dilution
• Report damaged, missing, or expired cleaning products
• Coordinate with purchasing or management regarding replenishment requirements