Stewarding Supervisor
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
Job Summary
As a Stewarding Supervisor at Rowley's Restaurant, you will lead our stewarding team in maintaining the absolute highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organization within the kitchen and back-of-house areas. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that our culinary and front-of-house teams have the spotless equipment and tableware they need to deliver our signature dining experience without interruption.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and manage the schedule for the stewarding team, ensuring optimal coverage across all shifts—including our busy power lunches, weekend services, and late-night operations.
- Hygiene & Sanitation: Maintain pristine cleanliness in all kitchen areas, dishwashing stations, and back-of-house facilities. Ensure strict adherence to Dubai Municipality regulations and HACCP food safety standards.
- Inventory & Equipment Care: Oversee the proper handling, cleaning, and storage of all chinaware, glassware, silverware, and kitchen equipment to minimize breakage and loss.
- Chemical Management: Manage the inventory of cleaning chemicals and stewarding supplies, ensuring safe usage, proper labeling, and cost-effective ordering.
- Quality Control: Conduct regular daily inspections of kitchen equipment, prep areas, and waste disposal units. Coordinate promptly with the maintenance team for any necessary repairs.
- Operational Collaboration: Work closely with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and Restaurant Management to ensure seamless daily operations and immediate resolution of any back-of-house bottlenecks.
- Safety Compliance: Enforce health and safety protocols, ensuring all staff wear appropriate PPE and are thoroughly trained in the safe use of heavy cleaning equipment and chemicals.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a stewarding role within a premium restaurant, luxury hotel, or high-volume dining environment.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience is highly preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards (HACCP or PIC certification is a strong advantage).
- Hands-on familiarity with industrial dishwashing machines and chemical handling protocols.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to maintain composure and efficiency during peak service hours.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to motivate and lead a diverse, hardworking team.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends, public holidays, and late-night hours as required.