Steward Supervisor – Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites Dubai Business Bay

Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites Dubai Business Bay is looking for an experienced Steward Supervisor to support the hygiene, organisation and daily readiness of its kitchen operations. The role involves guiding the stewarding team and ensuring that cleaning and support tasks are completed to the required hotel standards. Strong supervision helps kitchen colleagues work safely and maintain an efficient service environment.

The successful candidate will be organised, flexible and comfortable training colleagues. Knowledge of HACCP is important, as the role supports safe food-handling conditions and clean kitchen facilities. The supervisor should communicate clearly with team members and kitchen leaders, respond to changing operational needs and help maintain consistent standards across shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate stewarding activities so kitchen and utility areas remain clean, orderly and ready for service.
• Allocate daily duties and guide team members on cleaning, sanitation and equipment-care procedures.
• Monitor work quality and follow up when cleaning or hygiene standards require improvement.
• Promote safe use of cleaning chemicals, tools and kitchen-support equipment.
• Reinforce HACCP practices and communicate hygiene or safety concerns to the relevant manager.
• Support the training of stewarding colleagues and help new team members understand expected procedures.
• Adjust work priorities and shift activities in response to kitchen demand and hotel operations.

Requirements and Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in a similar environment within a four-star hotel.
• Previous work experience in the UAE is required.
• Good spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate instructions clearly.
• Knowledge of HACCP and the ability to train and guide other employees.
• Strong organisation, leadership and communication skills, with flexibility across shifts and tasks.

Skills

Team supervision, kitchen sanitation, HACCP, training, prioritisation, communication and flexibility are key requirements.

Employment Details

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Property: Holiday Inn & Staybridge Suites Dubai Business Bay. Employer: IHG Hotels & Resorts. The position is based at the Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites Dubai Business Bay hotel cluster. The vacancy refers to competitive salary and benefits.