Stewarding Team Leader

About the role

The Stewarding Team Leader supports the daily operations of the Stewarding Department by keeping all kitchen, back-of-house and food service areas clean and organised. The role supervises the stewarding team during shifts, maintains hygiene and safety standards, keeps clean operating equipment available and supports the Food & Beverage and Culinary departments.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day stewarding during assigned shifts and conduct routine inspections of hygiene, cleanliness and safety.
• Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils, chinaware, glassware and silverware are cleaned, sanitised and ready for service.
• Maintain kitchens, dishwashing areas, stores and back-of-house areas in a clean, safe and organised condition.
• Monitor the use, handling and storage of equipment to minimise breakage and losses, and report damage and maintenance needs promptly.
• Coordinate with the Culinary and Food & Beverage teams, monitor waste disposal and garbage removal, and support sustainability initiatives such as waste segregation.
• Lead and motivate the team, run daily shift briefings, monitor attendance and performance, provide on-the-job training and coaching, and foster teamwork.
• Assist with inventories of equipment and supplies, support periodic inventory counts and audits, and ensure cleaning chemicals are used and stored safely.
• Comply with hotel policies, food safety, hygiene and occupational health and safety regulations, promote safe working practices and PPE use, and attend departmental meetings and training.

Required profile

• Ideally a diploma or degree in Hospitality Management or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in stewarding, preferably in a luxury hotel, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Good leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.