Steward Team Leader

About the role

The Stewarding Team Leader is responsible for leading, supervising, and executing all stewarding operations in the commissary and production kitchen. This role takes full ownership of planning and implementing daily and weekly cleaning and sanitation programs, ensuring that all kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils meet the highest standards of hygiene and food safety. The Stewarding Team Leader serves as the key link between operations management and the stewarding team, driving efficiency, compliance, and team development in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary decision-maker and overall head of the stewarding section
• Lead, supervise, and support all stewarding staff in dishwashing, waste management, and general cleaning operations
• Assign daily duties and monitor staff performance to ensure efficiency and proper task execution
• Conduct regular coaching, skills training, and performance feedback sessions to develop and maintain team standards
• Monitor team attendance and punctuality; escalate recurring issues to the Production Manager
• Plan, implement, and monitor daily and weekly cleaning and sanitation schedules for all kitchen, production, and commissary areas
• Ensure all kitchen utensils, equipment, and work areas are cleaned, sanitized, and operationally ready before and after each production shift
• Implement and enforce hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards in compliance with company policies, HACCP principles, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Monitor and maintain adequate stock of cleaning supplies, tools, and chemical inventory; submit timely requisitions to prevent shortages
• Oversee proper waste segregation and disposal practices in compliance with RA 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act)

About you

• Valid health certificate and compliance with food handler hygiene requirements
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety standards
• Experience in stewarding, kitchen operations, or food production environments
• Ability to lead and supervise teams
• Understanding of chemical safety, proper dilution, and hazardous substance handling