Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chief Steward & Food Safety Manager to lead our stewarding operation and play a pivotal role in maintaining food safety standards across the hotel.

This is an exciting newly created opportunity to help establish and shape our in-house stewarding function, build a high-performing team and strengthen food safety practices across our kitchens, restaurants, bars, banquets and wider hotel operations.

Combining hands-on operational leadership with a strong focus on food safety, compliance and continuous improvement, you'll work closely with the Director of Food & Beverage, Hotel HACCP champion, Food Safety Supervisors and operational leaders to ensure consistently high standards across the hotel.

What you'll be responsible for

- Lead and develop our stewarding operation: Build and develop a high-performing team, establishing the procedures, cleaning schedules and service standards needed to build a successful in-house function.

- Champion food safety and compliance: Work closely with the Hotel HACCP champion,



Food Safety Supervisors and operational leaders to maintain standards across kitchens, restaurants, bars, banquets, in-room dining, storage and other relevant areas.

- Monitor standards and drive compliance: Oversee food safety documentation, inspections, audits and corrective actions, following up on issues and escalating risks to ensure standards are consistently maintained.

- Plan for operational excellence: Coordinate staffing, cleaning priorities and equipment readiness to support daily hotel operations, events and changing business demands.

- Manage resources and costs: Oversee stewarding equipment, inventory, chemicals and consumables, maintaining appropriate stock levels and working within budget.

- Build capability and accountability: Coach and develop your team, reinforce secure work practices and foster a culture of ownership, cleanliness and continuous improvement.

- Collaborate across the hotel: Partner with Culinary, Food & Beverage and other departments to improve operational efficiency, hygiene standards and the overall guest experience.

📌 Chief Steward & Food Safety Manager (Sydney)
🏢 AccorHotel
📍 Sydney