Chief Steward

Role summary

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The Chief Steward leads the stewarding team and oversees cleanliness, sanitation, and efficient operation of the hotel’s kitchens, restaurants, storage areas, and dishwashing facilities. Requirements typically include previous experience in a stewarding or kitchen-support leadership role, strong knowledge of hygiene and food-safety standards, team-supervision skills, and the ability to manage cleaning equipment, supplies, schedules, and inventories. The successful candidate is expected to maintain Marriott standards, support culinary and food-and-beverage departments, train colleagues, control costs, respond quickly to operational needs, and promote a safe, organized, and professional workplace. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential.

About the employer

W Bali – Seminyak is a luxury lifestyle resort operated under Marriott International’s W Hotels brand. Located in the popular Seminyak area of Bali, the resort is known for its contemporary design, energetic atmosphere, restaurants, bars, entertainment, wellness facilities, and beachfront setting. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. W Hotels focuses on distinctive design, modern service, music, fashion, and vibrant guest experiences. Employees generally work in an international, guest-focused environment with structured operating standards, training opportunities, and access to Marriott’s global hospitality network. At W Bali, the Chief Steward supports the culinary and food-and-beverage operation by ensuring that kitchens, equipment, utensils, and back-of-house areas meet high standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency.

Working in Indonesia

Bali is Indonesia’s best-known island for hospitality employment, with opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, wellness, tourism, events, and guest services, especially in Seminyak, Canggu, Nusa Dua, and Ubud. Balinese culture is deeply influenced by Hindu traditions, with frequent temple ceremonies, offerings, music, dance, and community events. Lifestyle ranges from lively beach districts to quieter inland villages, with warm weather, outdoor activities, and a generally relaxed atmosphere. Living costs vary widely; accommodation and traffic can be challenging in popular areas. Foreign workers normally need employer sponsorship and the appropriate work and residence permits, commonly arranged through the hiring company. Working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Candidates should confirm salary, housing, meals, insurance, flights, tax treatment, and permit responsibility before relocating. Basic Indonesian language skills are useful, while English is widely used in international resorts.