Responsibilities:
- Manage and schedule the entire stewarding team.
- Ensure all kitchen utensils, equipment, and service ware are cleaned and sanitized to the highest standards.
- Maintain adequate inventory of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment, placing orders as needed.
- Enforce strict safety and sanitation protocols (e.g., HACCP) to comply with health regulations.
- Oversee the proper operation and the maintenance of equipment.
- Coordinate with the Executive Chef and kitchen department heads to support their operational needs.
- Manage waste disposal and recycling programs efficiently.
- Train new stewarding staff on proper cleaning procedures, safety, and chemical handling.

Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Chief Steward or similar role in a high-volume kitchen.
- In-depth knowledge of sanitation regulations, proper chemical handling, and safety procedures.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent organizational and inventory management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, hot, and humid environment.
- Good communication skills to interact effectively with kitchen and purchasing departments.
- Basic mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting machines is a plus.
- Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.