IHG is looking for a dedicated Stewarding Supervisor to oversee the stewarding team, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across all kitchen and back-of-house areas. This role supports smooth kitchen operations by maintaining equipment, enforcing hygiene standards, and ensuring compliance with IHG brand standards, local regulations, and hotel policies.
Your Day-to-Day as a Stewarding Supervisor
- Supervise daily stewarding operations, ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of kitchens, stores, back-of-house areas, and F&B outlets
- Ensure proper use, cleaning, storage, and maintenance of kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery, cutlery, and glassware
- Monitor dishwashing and waste management processes to ensure efficiency and hygiene compliance
- Enforce food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards in line with local regulations and IHG policies
- Conduct daily briefings and allocate duties to stewarding team members
- Support chefs and F&B teams to ensure uninterrupted operations during service periods and events
- Maintain par stock levels of cleaning supplies and operating equipment, coordinate requisitions with purchasing
- Identify maintenance issues and coordinate with Engineering for timely repairs
- Train and coach stewarding colleagues on correct procedures, safety practices, and brand standards
- Ensure proper segregation and disposal of waste in line with sustainability and environmental guidelines
- Assist in inventories, audits, and inspections related to hygiene, safety, and cleanliness
- Lead by example, promoting teamwork, discipline, and a positive work environment
What We Need From You
To excel as a Stewarding Supervisor at IHG, you should have:
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in stewarding operations, preferably in a 4 or 5-star hotel
- Previous supervisory experience is an advantage
- Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards
- Ability to manage teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Basic English communication skills; additional languages are an advantage
- Physically fit and able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays
Benefits of Joining IHG as a Stewarding Supervisor
IHG provides a supportive environment where you’ll receive a competitive salary, full uniform, impressive room discounts, and excellent training. IHG values diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities and promoting a culture of trust and support.
Learn more about food safety standards at FDA.gov.
IHG also focuses on team well-being, providing support in health, lifestyle, and workplace.
Ensuring Kitchen Hygiene as a Stewarding Supervisor
A critical aspect of the Stewarding Supervisor role is ensuring impeccable kitchen hygiene. This includes overseeing dishwashing processes, maintaining kitchen equipment, and enforcing hygiene standards. Proper waste management and adherence to food safety regulations are essential for maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
More insights on HACCP standards are available at HACCP.org.
IHG’s commitment to True Hospitality for Good ensures that both guests and colleagues feel welcomed, cared for, recognized, and respected.
Advancing Your Career as a Stewarding Supervisor
Becoming a Stewarding Supervisor at IHG is a great step toward career advancement in the hospitality industry. IHG offers opportunities for growth and development within its global family, encouraging employees to belong, grow, and make a difference. Join Crowne Plaza, a premium hotel brand, and connect with a team that values people, professionalism, and inclusivity.

