Job Description/Specification:
Marriott International is hiring an experienced Food & Beverage / Stewarding Supervisor for Le Méridien in Lusail, Qatar. This full-time, on-site, non-management position supports kitchen, banquet, buffet, and stewarding operations while ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and service quality.
The successful candidate will supervise and support stewarding employees, coordinate cleaning activities, maintain kitchen equipment, assist culinary teams, and ensure adequate supplies are available for daily operations and events.
About This Role
This role is ideal for an experienced hospitality professional with strong supervisory skills and knowledge of stewarding, kitchen support, cleaning operations, banquet service, and food & beverage environments. The position requires hands-on leadership, attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hotel environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support stewards to ensure efficient cleaning and stewarding operations.
- Monitor and record appropriate water temperatures and cleaning-product quantities.
- Assist with banquet and buffet setup, transportation of equipment, and maintaining adequate supplies.
- Support chefs and culinary teams with operational tasks and required items.
- Ensure cleaned equipment and supplies are returned to designated areas.
- Operate and maintain dishwashers, hand-washing stations, washing sinks, waste compactors, and other cleaning equipment.
- Support management with employee hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluation, coaching, and motivation.
- Ensure compliance with company safety, security, hygiene, and quality procedures.
- Report accidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, and equipment issues to management.
- Maintain a clean and professional uniform and appearance at all times.
- Protect confidential hotel and company information and property.
- Deliver professional guest service and respond appropriately to guest needs.
- Maintain positive working relationships and promote teamwork across departments.
- Ensure all operational and quality standards are consistently followed.
- Perform additional duties assigned by management within the scope of the position.
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience in hospitality, stewarding, food and beverage, culinary support, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience.
- Previous experience in a hotel or large-scale hospitality operation is preferred.
Preferred Skills
- Strong team leadership and supervisory skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen and banquet environment.
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
- Professional approach to guest and colleague interactions.
Technical Skills
- Stewarding and kitchen operations
- Cleaning and sanitation procedures
- Dishwashing and cleaning equipment operation
- Chemical and cleaning-product handling
- Banquet and buffet setup
- Inventory and kitchen-supply management
- Staff scheduling and supervision
- Food & beverage support operations
- Workplace health and safety
- Quality and hygiene standards
Physical & Operational Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, push, pull, and move for extended periods.
- Ability to safely lift, carry, push, or pull loads of up to 23 kg independently.
- Ability to work on slippery, uneven, or sloped surfaces.
- Flexibility to work in a demanding hotel kitchen, banquet, and stewarding environment.
CV Tips for This Role
Highlight your stewarding, kitchen operations, hotel F&B, banquet support, cleaning and sanitation, team supervision, staff scheduling, and equipment-management experience. Quantify your achievements where possible, such as the size of the team supervised, number of events supported, or improvements in cleaning efficiency and operational standards.
Application Tips
Use ATS-friendly keywords such as Stewarding Supervisor, Food and Beverage, Kitchen Stewarding, Hotel Operations, Culinary Support, Banquet Operations, Cleaning and Sanitation, Team Supervision, Staff Training, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Hygiene Standards, and Marriott International.
Candidates with Qatar or GCC hotel experience should clearly mention their previous hotel properties, F&B departments, supervisory responsibilities, team size, and experience supporting banquets, buffets, and high-volume kitchen operations.