Steward Supervisor

Role summary

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The Steward Supervisor oversees daily kitchen stewarding operations, including dishwashing, cleaning, waste management, equipment care, sanitation, and stock control. Requirements typically include previous experience in kitchen stewarding or hotel operations, supervisory ability, knowledge of food-safety and hygiene standards, and good communication skills. The successful candidate is expected to lead and train stewards, organize shifts, maintain cleanliness across back-of-house areas, monitor supplies, support kitchen and banquet teams, and follow Marriott and local health and safety procedures. The role involves standing for long periods, handling cleaning chemicals and equipment, working under pressure, and accepting flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

About the employer

Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur is an upscale Marriott International hotel located in the city centre, near KL Sentral and major business, shopping, and transport facilities. The property combines contemporary accommodation with Le Méridien’s European-inspired style, offering restaurants, lounges, meeting spaces, leisure facilities, and guest services for business and leisure travellers. As part of Marriott International, the hotel follows established global standards for hospitality, service quality, workplace conduct, food safety, and employee development. Its kitchen and stewarding teams support restaurants, banquets, room service, and hotel-wide operations. Employees may benefit from Marriott’s international work culture, training resources, career mobility, and hospitality-related staff benefits, subject to local employment terms and hotel policy.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak, particularly in hotels, restaurants, resorts, events, and tourism. Kuala Lumpur provides a modern city lifestyle, strong public transport, shopping, international food, and diverse career options, although rent and traffic can be high. Penang and Langkawi offer a more relaxed coastal lifestyle, while Sabah and Sarawak provide access to nature and island destinations. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences; English is commonly used in hotels. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit, and the employer usually manages approval and immigration processes. Before relocating, confirm the contract, accommodation, medical requirements, permit status, transport, and employment benefits. Malaysia’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with heavier rainfall during monsoon periods.