Director of Stewarding
About this role
• Oversees daily Stewarding operations, ensuring impeccable standards of cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene, and kitchen readiness. • Leads and develops the Stewarding team, ensuring adherence to luxury service, health and safety, and hotel standards. • Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and sanitation through regular inspections and meticulous quality controls • Oversee the inventory, storage, care, and presentation of china, glassware, cutlery, and operating supplies and equipment • Conduct regular inventories, monitor breakage trends, and implement effective cost-control and loss-prevention measures • Manage the Stewarding Department’s budget, payroll, operating expenses, and overall financial performance. • Champion responsible waste-management practices and sustainability initiatives in alignment with the property’s environmental commitments. • Maintain flexible availability to support operational requirements and ensure seamless service delivery. • Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or a related field, with experience in luxury hotel operations preferred. • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive Stewarding leadership experience, including managing large teams and driving operational excellence. • Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to maintain high service and quality standards. • Comprehensive knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, food safety, HACCP, and stewarding operations, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and budget management.