Chief steward
Core
Oversee all stewarding operations to ensure exceptional cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards across kitchen and back-of-house facilities.
Role type
Senior operational leader (Chief Steward)
Builds
Clean kitchen environments, organized storage facilities, and safe back-of-house spaces
Domain
Hospitality / Food Service
Required skills
Team leadership, kitchen hygiene management, HACCP compliance, inventory control, budget management, equipment maintenance oversight, waste management, staff training
Preferred skills
Sustainability initiative implementation, cross-departmental collaboration, audit preparation, cost optimization
Technologies
Cleaning chemicals, stewarding equipment, HACCP protocols
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the stewarding team, oversee cleanliness of kitchens and storage areas, ensure timely supply of clean crockery and equipment, maintain food safety and hygiene standards, manage cleaning schedules and deep-cleaning programs, monitor stock levels and chemical usage, support waste management and sustainability initiatives, collaborate with Culinary and F&B teams, monitor equipment condition and arrange maintenance, support internal audits and Environmental Health inspections, manage departmental costs, train and mentor team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
