Team Leader - Stewarding

Role summary

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The Team Leader – Stewarding supervises daily stewarding operations, including dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, waste management, equipment care and hygiene standards. Candidates typically need hotel or restaurant stewarding experience, knowledge of food-safety and sanitation procedures, physical stamina, and the ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Supervisory experience, good communication skills and basic English are preferred. The successful candidate is expected to allocate duties, train team members, monitor cleanliness, maintain supplies, follow health and safety procedures, and support chefs and food-and-beverage departments efficiently. A hands-on, organized and dependable approach is essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and other properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and Australia. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and premium accommodation, dining, wellness and events. Shangri-La properties generally provide structured operating procedures, international guest exposure and opportunities for training and career progression. In Malaysia, the company has operated well-known hotels and resorts serving business travelers, tourists, families and large events. Employees commonly work in multicultural teams and are expected to demonstrate professionalism, attentive service, teamwork and respect for the company’s hospitality values.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Johor and other resort destinations. Hotel jobs include stewarding, kitchen operations, housekeeping, food and beverage, front office and engineering. The culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indigenous influences; English is widely used in hotels, while Malay is the national language. Lifestyle costs vary, with resort islands and Kuala Lumpur generally more expensive than smaller towns. Malaysia has tropical weather, diverse food, beaches and strong public transport in major cities. Foreign workers normally require an employer-sponsored work permit and must meet immigration and medical requirements before starting work. Candidates should confirm accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, contract terms and permit sponsorship with the employer before relocating.