Steward Supervisor

Plantation Island Resort is seeking a proactive, organised, and hands-on Steward Supervisor to lead the Stewarding team and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation are maintained across all kitchens, food preparation, storage, and back-of-house areas. This role is responsible for supervising daily stewarding operations, supporting efficient kitchen functions, and ensuring compliance with food safety, health, and workplace safety standards.

The Steward Supervisor will oversee the allocation of daily duties, supervise and support Stewards in carrying out cleaning and sanitation tasks, and ensure all kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery, cutlery, and food service items are cleaned, sanitised, and stored correctly. The successful candidate will conduct regular inspections of kitchen and stewarding areas, monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies and chemicals, coordinate waste management procedures, report maintenance issues, and ensure all hygiene and safety protocols are consistently followed. The role will also assist with training, coaching, and performance monitoring of Stewarding team members while fostering a positive and productive work environment. Working closely with the Executive Chef, Kitchen team, and Food & Beverage department, the Steward Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining operational efficiency and supporting exceptional dining experiences for guests at Plantation Island Resort. Top of Form

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Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise steward shift operations to maintain kitchen and associated areas’ hygiene and cleanliness standards through development and implementation of daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules
• Complete stewarding duties to ensure prompt cleaning, storage and availability of kitchen cookware, crockery, utensils and other kitchen equipment required to prepare, cook and serve food
• Monitor kitchen waste management procedures and processes to promptly dispose of kitchen waste following recycling guidelines and eliminate opportunity for pest infestations
• Monitor cleaning and storeroom/pantry/fridge checklists to ensure cleaning completed and record any issues identified for escalation
• Monitor completion of scheduled deep cleaning tasks to ensure timely completion with minimum impact on cooking operations
• Complete monthly stock-take of crockery, cutlery, glassware and other service items
• Assist in the planning of and set-up required for service at external catering venues such as functions and events, including arranging delivery and return of all items required
• Monitor chemical consumption and re-order as necessary
• Monitor chemical storeroom ensuring safety measures implemented
• Ensure all stewards and kitchen staff are trained in correct use of chemicals     including use of PPE and storage
• Liaise with Chief Steward regarding PPE as needed for steward team
• Complete departmental induction for all stewards
• Provide on the job training for the steward team
• Hold shift briefings with the steward team and attend kitchen team briefings on behalf of stewarding
• Provide input into performance review process for steward team
• Inform Chief Steward of any performance issues identified
• Take full responsibility for stewarding operations in the absence of the Chief   Steward
• Any other reasonable task as requested by your manager

What We’re Looking For:

• Physically able to complete deep cleaning and other manual handling tasks
• Attention to detail from a hygiene perspective
• Demonstrated teamwork and good communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Food Hygiene principles, has completed Food Safety & Hygiene training
• Basic knowledge of safe food handling practices

Join Fiji's leading hotel family where people come first.

• Competitive salary package offered.
• Supportive workplace with ongoing training.
• FREE staff meals + family discount rates
• Plus, more attractive employee benefits

To apply, submit your resume & cover letter

To hr@raffehotels.com

Applications close 19 October 2026