Lead from the front in a key back-of-house leadership role

We’re looking for an experienced and hands-on Kitchen Steward Manager to lead our stewarding operations at Marnong Estate.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you’ll take ownership of our stewarding team and help ensure our kitchens operate to exceptional standards of cleanliness, organisation, hygiene and efficiency. From people leadership and cleaning programs to equipment, inventory and compliance, this is an important operational role that keeps our kitchens running at their best.

About the role

As our Kitchen Steward Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day stewarding function across our kitchen facilities, coordinating resources to support daily operations, events and peak trading periods.

You’ll be a visible, hands-on leader who isn’t afraid to get involved when service demands it, while also having the organisation and leadership capability to drive standards, develop your team and continuously improve the way we operate.

What you’ll be responsible for

- Leading, coaching and developing the Kitchen Stewarding team

- Overseeing dishwashing, cleaning, sanitation and waste-management operations

- Developing and maintaining effective cleaning schedules and stewarding SOPs

- Coordinating stewarding support across kitchens, services and events

- Ensuring crockery, cutlery, glassware, utensils and kitchen equipment are clean, organised and service-ready

- Managing stocktakes, inventory levels and kitchen/stewarding assets

- Minimising breakages, loss, wastage and unnecessary expenditure

- Monitoring equipment condition and coordinating maintenance and repairs

- Managing stewarding labour efficiently against operational requirements

- Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace safety compliance





- Conducting safety inspections and ensuring chemicals and cleaning equipment are handled safely

- Working closely with the Executive Chef, chefs, maintenance and operational teams

- Identifying opportunities to improve workflows, productivity and operating efficiency.

About you

We’re looking for someone who takes genuine pride in creating an organised, safe and high-performing kitchen setting.

You’ll be a confident leader who can set clear expectations, hold people accountable and motivate a team while remaining approachable and willing to roll up your sleeves.

You’ll bring:

- Experience in kitchen stewarding, back-of-house operations or a similar hospitality environment

- Strong people leadership, coaching and team-development capability

- A solid understanding of kitchen cleaning, sanitation and food safety practices

- Confidence managing equipment, stock, supplies and inventory controls

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a busy environment

- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to operational challenges

- Strong communication and collaboration skills

- A commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence

- The resilience and adaptability to perform effectively during busy services and peak periods.

What will make you successful

At Marnong Estate, we value people who are determined, resilient, collaborative and accountable. You’ll lead with integrity, communicate confidently and genuinely care about your team and the quality of the operation.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who sees what needs to be done, finds a solution and leads by example.

Ready to join us?

If you’re an experienced hospitality professional ready to take ownership of a critical back-of-house function and lead a team with pride, we’d love to hear from you.

**Must have Full Australian Working Rights with no restrictions**

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📌 Kitchen Steward Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Marnong Estate
📍 Melbourne