Chief Steward - FIVE Palm Jumeirah

An Exhilarating Opportunity

Are You Ready for a Daring Challenge with The World’s Hottest Luxury Hotel Group? Disruptive by Design, FIVE Hotels and Resorts is Redefining ‘FIVE-Star’ Hospitality and Setting the Gold Standard across the Industry.

Join the FIVE Tribe - and Get Ready to Make Waves.

The Candidate

A Driven Self-Starter, you have Excellent Communication, Leadership and Organisational Skills. As an Astute Creative and Critical Thinker, you can Conceptualise and Implement Innovative Solutions in a Fast-Paced Environment. Not even the Smallest Detail Escapes Your Keen Eye and You Execute Tasks Proactively with Precision and Finesse. A ‘Can-Do!’ Attitude Coupled with An Inherent Flair for Taking Ownership Makes You a Highly Motivated Go-Getter.

Your Outgoing and Approachable Nature enables you to Seamlessly Connect with other ‘FIVERs’ and key Stakeholders, ensuring that Their and Your Journey at FIVE is nothing short of Sensational. Joining our Culinary Team as a Chief Steward will Empower you to deliver Exceptional Experiences across our award-winning Lifestyle Destinations. Jump on Board and Unlock your Potential in a Buzzing Environment that will take your Career to New Heights!

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Senior Stewarding Leadership role in a Luxury Hotel or High-Volume Hospitality environment is preferred.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) principles and practices, and a thorough understanding of Health and Safety Regulations, Food Hygiene Standards, and Best Practices in Restaurant Operations.
  
• Ensures Strict Compliance with all Licensing Laws, Setting the Gold Standard of Cleanliness and Safety.
  
• Proven Leadership skills, effectively leading and inspiring the FIVE Tribe to New Heights.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leveraging strong verbal and written skills to engage effectively with FIVE Tribe Members and stakeholders.
  
• A Proactive Nature, coupled with a meticulous Eye for Detail, ensuring every aspect of the Operation is curated to perfection.
  
• Remarkable Time Management and Multi-Tasking skills to deliver ‘FIVE-Star’ Operations in a Fast-Paced, High-Energy environment, even under pressure.
  
• Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written, with fluency in English (Additional languages are a Plus).
  
• A hands-on attitude, fuelled by a ‘Can-Do!’ Spirit.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads, supervises, and motivates the Stewarding Team, ensuring Seamless daily operations across all Kitchens, Outlets, and Special Events.
  
• Maintains Meticulous standards of Hygiene, Sanitation, and Safety in full compliance with Dubai Municipality and HACCP Regulations, reflecting FIVE’s commitment to Cleanliness and Safety.
  
• Oversees the cleaning, maintenance, and correct storage of all Kitchen Equipment and Operating Supplies, safeguarding durability and operational excellence.
  
• Develops and enforces structured Cleaning Schedules, Chemical Usage Guidelines, and Waste Management Systems to ensure sustainable and efficient practices.
  
• Controls Operating Equipment Inventories, including Chinaware, Cutlery, Glassware, and Kitchen Utensils, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimising breakage and loss.
  
• Collaborates closely with the Executive Chef as well as the Food and Beverage and Engineering Teams to Coordinate maintenance, repairs, and kitchen support services with Precision.
  
• Manages budgeting and cost control for Stewarding Operations, optimising expenditure on Labour, Cleaning Supplies, and Equipment to achieve operational synergy and cost efficiency.
  
• Trains, mentors, and motivates the FIVE Tribe to perform with passion, discipline, and accountability, upholding FIVE’s Culture of Excellence and Teamwork.
  
• Ensures unwavering compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies, promoting a safe, sustainable, and vibrant workplace for all ‘FIVERs.’
  
• Supports Special Events, Banquets, and Promotions with flawless Stewarding Planning and Execution, contributing to the unforgettable ‘Vibe at FIVE.’

The Team

‘FIVERs’ are Cultured yet Chic, Confident yet Self-Effacing, and Work Hard to Play even Harder. As a FIVE Tribe Member, you'll Personify the distinct ‘Vibe at FIVE’ and apply it to create Insta-Perfect Experiences for our Guests that keeps them Coming Back for More. If you Dream of being surrounded by Like-Minded Individuals who share your Passion for Delivering Unforgettable Moments that last a Lifetime – then Look No Further and Unleash your Next-Level Potential.

Sustainable Indulgence at FIVE

FIVE curates world-class Entertainment and Luxury Living while Championing Environmental Stewardship. Driven by its core millennial base, FIVE has aligned to lead the way in ‘Sustainable Indulgence’ trailblazing next-level, high-energy Experiences within an Environmentally and Socially Responsible Framework.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The FIVE Tribe represents over 80 nationalities across its over 2000 ‘FIVERs.’ FIVE does not discriminate and is Committed to Hiring a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce as an Equal-Opportunity Employer. Ranked regularly in the Top 10 on the Great Workplaces in the UAE list of Large Organisations, the FIVE Tribe is more than a group of people working together – it is a Family bonded by common Values and Goals, Celebrating People, Culture and Diversity.

About FIVE Hotels and Resorts

FIVE Hotels and Resorts prides itself on being Disruptively Different and Daringly Unique. Our Growing Portfolio of Lavish Destinations in the Middle East and Europe are the epitome of Glamour and Experiential Luxury, offering boundary-breaking Experiences at FIVE’s award-winning Hotels, Dining Concepts, and Immersive Nightlife Venues. As part of the Accomplished FIVE Tribe, you will be part of a group of High Achievers who Fearlessly Challenge Conventions on a Global Stage.