Chief Steward

Job Description

The Chief Steward leads the stewarding team and manages the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of kitchens, restaurants, banquet areas, equipment, and service items. Requirements typically include previous stewarding or kitchen-support experience, supervisory ability, knowledge of food-safety and sanitation standards, good communication skills, physical stamina, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. The successful candidate is expected to schedule and train staff, monitor hygiene and chemical usage, control inventory, coordinate with culinary and food-and-beverage teams, maintain equipment, and ensure Marriott service standards are consistently met. Reliability, attention to detail, leadership, and a hands-on approach are essential.

Company Info

Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort is a beachfront Marriott International property located in Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. The resort serves leisure travelers, families, business guests, weddings, meetings, and international visitors seeking access to Mactan Island’s beaches and marine attractions. Sheraton is a globally recognized Marriott brand focused on welcoming hospitality, comfortable accommodations, dining, events, and spaces that encourage guests to connect and relax. Employees generally work within structured international service, safety, and operational standards, with opportunities to collaborate across rooms, food and beverage, culinary, engineering, and guest-services departments. As part of Marriott International, the resort may offer training, career-development programs, associate benefits, and mobility opportunities, subject to local policies and the specific employment package.

Destination Guide

The Philippines is an archipelago with strong hospitality, tourism, food-and-beverage, marine, retail, and business-process job opportunities, especially in Cebu, Manila, Boracay, Palawan, and Davao. Cebu offers resort work, a lively urban lifestyle, lower living costs than Manila in many areas, and easy access to beaches and diving. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, English-friendly, and community minded; festivals, local food, karaoke, and outdoor activities are part of daily life. Accommodation, transport, utilities, and healthcare should be considered when comparing salaries. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit and a 9(g) pre-arranged employee visa; requirements can change, so confirm with the employer and Philippine authorities. International applicants should secure a written contract, verify benefits, and arrange legal immigration processing before starting work.