Steward Supervisor - Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Job Description

The Steward Supervisor oversees kitchen stewarding operations, including dishwashing, cleaning, sanitation, waste handling, equipment care, and the availability of clean kitchenware. Candidates should have hotel or restaurant stewarding experience, knowledge of hygiene and workplace-safety standards, and the ability to lead and schedule a team. Good communication, organization, physical stamina, attention to detail, and flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays are expected. The successful candidate will maintain high cleanliness standards, monitor supplies, train team members, coordinate with chefs and other departments, and help ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.

Company Info

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is a full-service hotel in Sabah, Malaysia, operating under the Sheraton Hotels & Resorts brand. Sheraton is part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies, with hotels and resorts across numerous countries and territories. The property serves business travelers, leisure guests, families, groups, and event customers visiting Kota Kinabalu and the wider region. Hotel operations typically include accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, guest services, housekeeping, engineering, and recreational amenities. Employees work within Marriott's service culture, which emphasizes guest satisfaction, teamwork, professionalism, inclusion, and operational standards. Working at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu can provide experience in an internationally recognized hotel environment, with potential access to Marriott training, career development, and employee travel benefits, subject to company policies and eligibility.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, retail, logistics, technology, and healthcare. Sabah, on Borneo island, is known for its multicultural communities, welcoming atmosphere, seafood, markets, rainforests, beaches, and access to islands such as Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. Kota Kinabalu has a relaxed coastal lifestyle, generally lower living costs than Kuala Lumpur, and convenient shopping, dining, and transport. Malay is the national language, while English is widely used in tourism and business; Mandarin and local languages are also common. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment, and requirements depend on nationality and occupation. The employer usually handles much of the application process. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, insurance, airfare, contract terms, and permit responsibilities before relocating. Malaysia's tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with heavier rainfall during monsoon periods.