The Heart of House Specialist (Steward) supports hotel kitchen and back-of-house operations by washing and sanitizing dishes, cookware, utensils, and equipment; maintaining cleanliness in kitchen, storage, and service areas; handling waste correctly; and following food-safety, hygiene, and workplace safety procedures. Candidates are expected to be dependable, physically fit, organized, and comfortable standing for long periods in a fast-paced environment. Previous stewarding, kitchen, or hospitality experience is helpful but may not always be essential. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays, and a professional attitude when supporting culinary and service colleagues.
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre is a large upscale hotel located near Dubai International Airport. It operates under the Le Méridien brand, part of Marriott International, and serves leisure travelers, business guests, airline customers, and conference delegates. The property includes extensive accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting and event facilities, pools, leisure amenities, and multiple culinary operations. As part of Marriott International, the hotel follows established global standards for guest service, safety, training, and career development. Its size creates opportunities across hospitality departments, including food and beverage, culinary, housekeeping, engineering, front office, events, and stewarding. Team members generally work in a multicultural environment and may receive benefits such as staff meals, uniforms, transportation, accommodation or housing support, and access to Marriott training and employee travel programs, subject to the specific contract.
The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi offering the greatest number of hospitality jobs. Opportunities are common in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, airlines, retail, and facilities services. The culture blends Emirati traditions with a highly international workforce; modest dress, respectful behavior, and awareness of Islamic customs are important. Dubai offers an active lifestyle, beaches, shopping, dining, desert excursions, and strong public transport, although housing and summer temperatures can be challenging. Most overseas employees need an employer-sponsored work permit and residence visa; employers commonly arrange medical testing, Emirates ID processing, and travel documentation. Confirm salary, accommodation, transport, insurance, probation, leave, and contract conditions before relocating. A passport valid for the required period, authenticated documents where requested, and a clear understanding of recruitment fees are advisable. Never pay unauthorized visa or placement charges.
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