Stewarding Manager

Position Overview

Rosewood AMAALA, part of the ultra-luxury Red Sea Global destination, is seeking an experienced Stewarding Manager to join our pre-opening leadership team. This role will be responsible for overseeing all stewarding operations, ensuring the cleanliness, organization, and efficiency of kitchens, service equipment, and back-of-house areas. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team, uphold the highest hygiene standards, and contribute to the seamless operation of Rosewood’s A Sense of Place® dining experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the stewarding team, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchens, storage, and back-of-house areas.
• Supervise the cleaning, maintenance, and inventory of kitchen equipment, dishware, and utensils.
• Implement and monitor HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards in line with local regulations and Rosewood global requirements.
• Coordinate with Culinary and Food & Beverage leadership to support smooth service operations.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures for cleaning schedules, waste management, and chemical handling.
• Control operating supplies and manage budgets related to stewarding functions.
• Play a key role in pre-opening activities, including recruitment, training, procurement of stewarding equipment, and system implementation.
• Train and motivate stewarding colleagues, fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive sustainability initiatives within stewarding operations, including recycling and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of stewarding/culinary operations experience, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role in a luxury hotel or resort.
• Pre-opening experience in ultra-luxury or lifestyle brands strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Proven ability to manage stewarding teams and large-scale kitchen operations.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Financial acumen with experience in budget planning and cost control.
• Effective leadership, training, and communication skills, with the ability to inspire a multicultural team.
• Fluency in English is required; additional languages are an advantage.