Summary
Rowley's Restaurants is seeking a Stewarding Supervisor in Dubai to lead the stewarding team and maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organization across kitchen and back-of-house areas. The role includes staff supervision and scheduling, sanitation inspections, care of kitchen equipment and tableware, chemical and supply inventory, and coordination with maintenance and restaurant teams. Candidates should have 2–3 years of stewarding experience in a premium restaurant, luxury hotel, or high-volume dining environment, with supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge of HACCP or PIC standards and familiarity with industrial dishwashing machines and chemical handling are advantageous.
The posting
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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.