Stewarding Team Leader

Position Overview

This full-time, non-management role is based in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, and falls under the Food and Beverage & Culinary category. The position focuses on keeping kitchen and stewarding areas clean, organized, and compliant with hygiene and safety standards while supporting team coordination and daily operations.

Key Duties

• Arrange cleaning chemicals, tools, and supplies in an orderly way.
• Set up and maintain the supply rack for items such as pots, pans, serving spoons, and utensils.
• Move inventory from storage or holding areas into the kitchen and rotate stock as needed.
• Use cleaning checklists to plan and track proper sanitizing timelines.
• Remove dirty pans from the cooking line and deliver them to the pot-washing station.
• Keep sanitation zones clean and organized, including storing mops and brooms properly.
• Maintain loading dock cleanliness and upkeep.
• Clean dish room ceilings, walls, and vents.
• Ensure washed items are stored in the correct place.
• Operate and care for cleaning tools and equipment such as dishwashers, hand-wash stations, pot-scrubbing stations, and trash compactors.
• Help management with hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating employees.
• Act as a positive example for the team.
• Follow all company, safety, and security procedures.
• Report maintenance issues, accidents, injuries, and unsafe conditions to the manager.
• Complete required safety training and certifications.
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance and follow uniform standards.
• Protect confidential information and company property.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with others.
• Build cooperative working relationships and help the team achieve shared goals.
• Meet quality standards and expectations.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and placing items up to 25 pounds without help.
• Stand, sit, or walk for long periods and perform bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, and stooping as needed.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.
• At least 1 year of related work experience is required.
• No prior supervisory experience is required.
• No license or certification is needed for the role.
• Must be able to handle physically demanding tasks and follow sanitation, safety, and security procedures.

Additional Information

Job number: 26082558

Schedule: Full time

Remote work: No

Role type: Non-management

Company commitment: Marriott International and Le Méridien promote equal opportunity, inclusion, and non-discrimination across protected categories, including disability and veteran status.

About Le Méridien

Le Méridien is a hospitality brand shaped by the spirit of stylish travel and cultural discovery. It serves guests who enjoy creative, cosmopolitan experiences and value memorable service, connection, and the chance to savour a destination at a relaxed pace.