Chief Steward

About Anantara Hotels & Resorts

Based in Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel chain with origins in Thai culture, emphasizing authentic hospitality and a spirit of harmony and freedom. Since its founding in 2001, it has expanded to distinguished locations worldwide, offering unforgettable experiences to guests and rewarding careers to staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement and ensure continuous compliance with Food Safety Management Systems to uphold strict hygiene standards.
• Set departmental quality standards and supervise staff training to guarantee efficient and safe performance of duties.
• Develop and manage stewarding staff schedules.
• Oversee proper washing, cleaning, drying, and storage of silverware, glassware, china, pots, and pans according to established protocols.
• Maintain cleanliness of workspaces and ensure upkeep of cleaning equipment following prescribed standards.
• Assist in compiling and verifying inventory lists for functions and regular operations.
• Ensure use of chemicals and detergents adheres to specified quality and safety requirements.
• Manage inventory and stock levels in coordination with the Food and Beverage Manager.
• Keep storerooms under stewarding control organized and clean.
• Maintain high grooming and uniform standards for self and team, ensuring uniforms are clean, ironed, intact, and hairnets worn consistently.
• Foster positive employee relations and maintain team efficiency.
• Oversee proper handling of fragile items and equipment to minimize damage and avoid service interruptions.
• Report maintenance issues in kitchen or back areas promptly through official channels.
• Ensure safety signage is displayed during cleaning operations to prevent hazards.
• Maintain supervisor logbooks and conduct daily team briefings.
• Record and report all breakages monthly.
• Strictly adhere to cleaning schedules and maintain required standards.
• Perform any reasonable duties as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Build and motivate an effective team focusing on welfare, safety, development, and continuous improvement.
• Comply fully with Anantara's hygiene and sanitation protocols.
• Observe all health and safety regulations relevant to the workplace and the hotel's policies.
• Supervise pest control activities in kitchen and food & beverage areas.
• Stay updated and implement local occupational safety and health management system (OSHMS) guidelines, particularly those from ADOSH-SF, within the stewarding department.
• Conduct risk assessments for departmental activities and establish appropriate control measures with employee consultation.
• Perform COSHH assessments and ensure chemical safety training for staff.
• Educate and remind team members about safety procedures related to their duties.
• Ensure team awareness and preparedness for fire safety and emergency protocols.
• Manage change processes within stewarding operations effectively.
• Organize and participate in regular emergency mock drills and performance reviews related to OSH roles.
• Communicate occupational safety and health roles clearly to the team and hold members accountable.
• Actively engage in OSH and HACCP committee meetings.