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Chief Steward
(Chief Steward - 26)
Overview
Reference
Chief Steward - 26
Salary
ZAR0 - ZAR0/month + 0
Job Location
South Africa -City of Cape Town -Cape Town -Newlands
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
18 September 2026
Closing date
25 Sep 2026 21:59
Chief Steward | Newlands, Cape Town
(Monthly Paid)
This highly acclaimed Hotel prides itself on being a respected & progressive employer brand, celebrated for our investment in employee wellness, the broader community & the environment.
The Stewarding Team Leader is responsible for supervising daily stewarding operations to ensure all kitchen back-of-house areas, equipment, and service supporting areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and efficiency. The role supports all Food & Beverage operations through effective team leadership, stock control, adherence to HACCP standards, and optimal workflow coordination.
Key Accountabilities:
- Supervise daily cleaning and sanitation practices to ensure all stewarding areas meet HACCP, health, and safety standards, and that teams always follow correct procedures.
- Deliver consistently high standards of cleanliness in all kitchens, wash-up areas, stores, service stations, and BOH facilities in line with hotel SOPs and brand requirements.
- Ensure timely support of restaurant, kitchen, banqueting, and event operations, maintaining continuous supply of clean crockery, glassware, utensils, and equipment during all service periods.
- Allocate daily tasks, train staff on procedures, provide coaching, and monitor attendance and performance to maintain strong team productivity and discipline.
- Monitor correct use, cleaning, storage, and basic maintenance of all stewarding equipment and operating supplies, minimizing breakages, losses, and downtime.
- Control cleaning chemicals, PPE, and consumables through safe storage practices, correct dilution usage, stock level monitoring, and accurate reporting to prevent shortages or waste.
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric.
- Hospitality or Facilities Services certificate or similar vocational training.
- Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in stewarding, housekeeping, or back-of-house cleaning operations within a hotel or hospitality environment.
- At least 1 year in a supervisory or team-leading role preferred.
- HACCP / Food Safety and Health & Safety training highly advantageous.
- Satisfactory criminal record, subject to assessment of the nature, severity, relevance, and recency of any offence
Key Competencies
- MS365
- Sound knowledge of cleaning procedures, sanitation standards, and HACCP requirements.
- Understanding of chemical handling, dilution control, and COSHH safety practices.
- Compliance with PPE and safety requirements always.
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- Familiarity with dishwasher systems, cleaning equipment operation, and maintenance reporting.
- Basic stock management and inventory control principles.
- Awareness of food service operations and service flow support requirements.
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- Devotion to quality
- Listening skills
- Adaptability
- Social skills
- Initiative
- Vitality
- Sensitivity
- Service orientated
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Employment Equity
Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with the Company’s transformation objectives in the Employment Equity Plan.
Why Apply?
- An empowering environment.
- A remuneration package including retirement and other benefits
- 21 working days leave per annum
- Training and development opportunities.
Closing Date
Please apply by no later than 25 September 2026
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