Job Description

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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.