Steward Supervisor

Job Description

The Steward Supervisor oversees kitchen stewarding operations, including dishwashing, cleaning, sanitation, waste handling, equipment care, and back-of-house organization. Requirements typically include previous experience in hotel, restaurant, or institutional stewarding, with supervisory experience preferred. The successful candidate should understand food-safety and hygiene standards, be physically fit, dependable, and comfortable working shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are expected. The role also involves training team members, monitoring work quality, controlling supplies, coordinating with culinary departments, and ensuring compliance with hotel policies and Malaysian health and safety regulations.

Company Info

Palm Garden Hotel Putrajaya, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, is an upscale hotel in Malaysia’s planned administrative capital, located near IOI Resort City and major attractions such as Putrajaya’s government district, parks, lakes, and shopping areas. As part of Marriott International’s Tribute Portfolio brand, the hotel combines independent character with Marriott’s global operating standards and guest-service network. Its facilities generally support leisure, business, dining, meetings, weddings, and resort-style stays. Hotel teams work in a multicultural environment and serve both domestic and international guests. A stewarding supervisor supports the culinary and food-and-beverage departments by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, equipment care, and kitchen efficiency. Employment conditions may vary according to the specific vacancy and applicable Malaysian labor regulations.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, Sarawak, and coastal resort areas. Hotels regularly recruit staff in food and beverage, kitchens, housekeeping, front office, engineering, and events. The country has a multicultural society shaped by Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous traditions, with festivals, varied cuisines, and English commonly used in tourism workplaces. Lifestyle costs are moderate, though Kuala Lumpur and resort islands can be more expensive. Malaysia is not one island but a peninsula and several island destinations. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored employment pass, and the employer normally manages approval and immigration procedures before work begins. Candidates should confirm eligibility, contract terms, accommodation, medical requirements, and relocation costs. Putrajaya is modern, green, and quieter than Kuala Lumpur, with reliable transport links and access to the capital region.