Steward Manager
1 day ago
About the company
Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort is a globally recognized Marriott International property located in Denarau. The resort offers golf, beach, and full hospitality services to guests, supported by extensive food and beverage and back-of-house operations.
About the role
This role leads and oversees all stewarding and kitchen utility operations at the resort. It covers day-to-day management of dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, banquet support, inventory control, waste management, and back-of-house sanitation. The Steward Manager provides leadership and direction to the stewarding team, ensures compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, and supports culinary and food & beverage operations. The role also contributes to operational excellence, cost management, and guest satisfaction, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and safety throughout the hotel.
Key responsibilities
- Manage dishwashing operations, kitchen cleaning schedules, back dock maintenance, waste disposal, and banquet plating support.
- Ensure adequate supplies of equipment, china, glassware, silverware, utensils, chemicals, uniforms, and cleaning materials are available at all times.
- Monitor and manage inventory levels of china, glassware, silverware, kitchen equipment, small wares, and operational supplies; conduct regular inventories and report shortages, damages, or replacement requirements to management.
- Lead, supervise, and motivate the stewarding team to achieve departmental goals, providing clear direction, coaching, and guidance on operational procedures and service expectations.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and health regulations, enforcing proper cleaning and sanitation procedures for kitchen equipment, service ware, utensils, floors, and work areas.
- Conduct routine inspections of kitchens, stewarding areas, storage facilities, and back-of-house operations to ensure compliance with operational standards.
- Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop stewarding associates in sanitation standards, chemical handling, equipment operation, and workplace safety.
- Manage departmental operating expenses, monitor inventory usage, and implement controls to minimize breakage, loss, waste, and unnecessary expenditures.
About the successful candidate
- Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Culinary Operations, Food & Beverage Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years' supervisory experience in stewarding, culinary support, food & beverage, or hospitality operations.
- Proven experience leading stewarding or kitchen utility operations.
You'll apply on Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort's website.