Assistant Chief Steward

About the role

As an Assistant Chief Steward you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and stewarding areas of Island Shangri‑La, Hong Kong. You will support the Head of Department in daily operations, stock control and compliance with health, safety and hygiene standards across all food‑and‑beverage outlets.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Department in managing daily stewarding operations, including cleaning processes, stock control and adherence to hygiene, safety and health standards.
• Plan and execute quarterly inventory counts, analyse losses and breakages, and recommend procurement of operational equipment.
• Ensure effective communication within the department and keep management informed of operational matters and guest feedback.
• Liaise with the local Health Ministry on environmental and hygiene‑related issues.
• Supervise silverware polishing, kitchen cleaning and waste disposal while providing hands‑on floor support.
• Promote environmentally responsible practices, including waste reduction and recycling.
• Perform any other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the hospitality or catering industry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene, workplace safety and HACCP standards.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational abilities.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Chinese.

Required skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Chinese word‑processing software

What we offer

• A workplace that values passion, personal growth and self‑realisation.
• Structured learning and development pathways with real opportunities to advance professional and leadership skills.
• Competitive benefits, recognition programmes and colleague stay/travel perks.
• Inclusive teams that respect diversity and foster a secure environment.
• Equal‑opportunity employment for all qualified candidates.