Senior Steward

Job Summary:

The Senior Steward is responsible for supervising and coordinating the stewarding team to ensure cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen and back-of-house areas. This role plays a critical part in maintaining food safety standards, organizing equipment, and supporting the culinary team with smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily stewarding operations and ensure all kitchen equipment, utensils, and areas are cleaned and sanitized properly.
• Allocate tasks to stewarding staff and monitor performance to maintain high hygiene standards.
• Operate and oversee the use of dishwashing machines, pot wash areas, and cleaning tools.
• Ensure the proper segregation and disposal of kitchen waste in compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness in storage areas for kitchen equipment, chemicals, and tools.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure adherence to cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with the culinary and service teams for timely availability of clean dishes and utensils.
• Report any maintenance issues or broken equipment to the concerned department.
• Assist in training new stewarding staff on proper procedures and hygiene protocols.
• Monitor and manage inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and stewarding equipment.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in kitchen stewarding, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or senior role.
• Strong understanding of hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards (HACCP knowledge preferred).
• Ability to lead a team and work under pressure.
• Physically fit and able to handle a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic education (10th or 12th pass); vocational training in housekeeping or stewarding is a plus.
• Certification in food safety or chemical handling (preferred but not mandatory).
• Experience in hotels, banquets, or institutional kitchens.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹17,000.00 - ₹19,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person