Chief Steward at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence. What's your passion? Whether you're into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love. And we're looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort. Your Day to Day As Chief Steward, you will oversee all Stewarding operations, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety across the hotel. You will lead and develop the team, manage departmental costs and inventory, and ensure all kitchen equipment and operating supplies are properly maintained and available to support smooth and efficient hotel operations in line with hotel and brand standards. Some of your main role responsibilities are: Oversee daily Stewarding operations, ensuring all kitchens, dishwashing, and service areas are clean and properly maintained. Supervise, train, and develop the Stewarding team, including duty allocation, scheduling, and performance monitoring. Control departmental costs, manage inventory, and ensure efficient use of supplies, chemicals, and equipment. Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene, and food safety in compliance with HACCP and hotel standards. Ensure kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery, and cutlery are properly cleaned, stored, and available for operations. Coordinate with the Executive Chef, F&B, and Banquet teams to support daily operations and special events. Coordinate with Engineering for preventive maintenance and timely repair of stewarding equipment and facilities. Ensure compliance with health, safety, fire, and emergency procedures, addressing hazards promptly. Maintain accurate inventories and departmental records while minimizing breakages, wastage, and operating costs. Promote teamwork and continuously improve stewarding standards, efficiency, and overall operational performance. Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for: Diploma or certificate in Hospitality Management or a related field is an advantage. Minimum 3 years of experience in Stewarding, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role within a hotel. Strong knowledge of kitchen hygiene, sanitation, HACCP, and food safety standards. Good knowledge of stewarding equipment, cleaning chemicals, and maintenance procedures. Experience in team supervision, training, and staff scheduling. Knowledge of inventory control, cost management, and operating supplies. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Good command of spoken and written English. Ability to work under pressure and flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays. In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we'll give you the Room to Belong. So what's your passion? Please get in touch if this position matches your skills and interests and tell us how you could bring your individual competencies by clicking "Apply Online". We are an equal opportunity employer. As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand. Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today. Show more Show less