Assistant Chief Steward

About SLS The Red Sea

SLS The Red Sea, part of Ennismore’s esteemed lifestyle portfolio, stands as a premier hospitality destination on the Saudi Red Sea coast. Known for its bold creativity and upscale luxury, the resort offers 150 exquisitely designed rooms, five vibrant dining venues, and a sumptuous spa, blending entertainment and relaxation to create an unforgettable guest experience. The resort fosters a culture that encourages creativity, celebrates individuality, and supports bold ideas, making it a unique place for professionals driven by excellence in lifestyle hospitality.

Role Overview

The Assistant Chief Steward plays a vital role in upholding the highest cleanliness and hygiene standards within all culinary and food service areas. Working under the Chief Steward and collaborating with culinary leadership, the position involves managing the stewarding team, overseeing daily operations, and ensuring all kitchens, equipment, utensils, and supporting areas meet stringent sanitation and organizational criteria. A hands-on leadership style coupled with attention to detail is essential for sustaining a safe, efficient, and well-maintained environment that facilitates superior dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in directing daily stewarding activities and ensuring seamless workflow across all designated zones.
• Oversee stewarding personnel during operations to ensure efficient and standard-compliant task completion.
• Maintain impeccable cleanliness and sanitation levels in kitchens, back-of-house, dishwashing, equipment, and utensil areas.
• Supervise correct usage, cleaning, and handling of all kitchen apparatus, dishwashing machinery, and stewarding tools.
• Participate in staff scheduling, task delegation, and ensuring operational coverage aligns with business needs.
• Manage inventory and appropriate utilization of cleaning chemicals, supplies, and stewarding resources, promptly reporting shortages.
• Champion proper waste segregation, disposal, and recycling in accordance with hotel policies and sustainability efforts.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify cleanliness, organization, safety, and readiness throughout operational hours.
• Support adherence to HACCP, food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and occupational health and safety protocols.
• Engage in training, coaching, and mentoring stewarding staff to uphold consistent standards.
• Foster an environment of teamwork, discipline, accountability, and positivity within the stewarding department.
• Communicate operational needs clearly, resolve day-to-day issues, and escalate concerns to the Chief Steward when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with culinary and food & beverage teams to meet their operational requirements proficiently.
• Maintain preparedness for internal audits, inspections, and health and safety evaluations.
• Provide visible leadership and hands-on support during high-demand periods.
• Assume Chief Steward responsibilities in their absence, ensuring uninterrupted stewarding operations.

Candidate Qualifications

• At least 2 to 3 years' stewarding experience, preferably in a 5-star hotel, luxury resort, or upscale hospitality setting.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience in stewarding or kitchen operations is desirable.
• Solid understanding of sanitation standards, hygiene, food safety protocols, and HACCP guidelines.
• Familiar with commercial kitchen equipment, dishwashing systems, and cleaning/stewarding procedures.
• Ability to motivate and supervise a diverse workforce in a dynamic hospitality environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, teamwork, and time management capabilities.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in following operational procedures and maintaining records.
• Keen attention to detail combined with a proactive mindset towards cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence.
• Dedication to fostering teamwork, ongoing learning, and upholding SLS The Red Sea's high standards.