Job Description

We want to welcome you to a world of bringing True Hospitality to everyone. When you join us at IHG®, you become part of our global family. A welcoming culture of warmth, honesty and a passion for providing True Hospitality.

We pride ourselves on letting your personality and passions shine, recognizing the individual contribution you make and supporting your ambition to learn and create your own career path. In making a difference to our guests and owners, colleagues and communities, every day is a chance to create great and unique experiences, in your own way.With over 370,000 colleagues in nearly 100 countries sharing our values, there’s countless opportunities at your fingertips.

We’re growing; grow with us.

Exceptional design meets contemporary comfort at voco® Riyadh . We’re on King Fahad Road at the heart of the city’s booming business district. Only 30 minutes from King Khalid International Airport . Opposite the Ministry of Interior, and steps away from other government offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Chief Steward in managing the daily operations of the Stewarding Department.
• Supervise and coordinate the stewarding team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Ensure all kitchens, back-of-house areas, equipment, utensils, and operating areas are maintained to the required cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Monitor the cleaning and sanitization of kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery, cutlery, and other operating items.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and maintenance of chemicals and cleaning equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections of kitchens, stewarding areas, garbage rooms, and back-of-house facilities.
• Ensure compliance with IHG/voco™ brand standards, HACCP, food safety, health, and hygiene requirements.
• Assist with controlling stewarding supplies, chemicals, equipment, and operating inventory.
• Monitor proper waste segregation and disposal procedures.
• Prepare duty rosters and allocate daily tasks to stewarding colleagues when required.
• Train, coach, and guide stewarding colleagues on cleaning procedures, hygiene standards, and safe working practices.
• Ensure all colleagues follow appropriate health, safety, and personal hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with Culinary, F&B, Engineering, and other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Report equipment defects, maintenance requirements, and safety concerns to the Chief Steward.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records, checklists, and cleaning schedules.
• Support the Chief Steward during internal and external hygiene, food safety, and brand-standard inspections.
• Ensure adequate stewarding coverage during busy operations, events, and banquets.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, and a positive working environment within the department.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience as an Assistant Chief Steward, Stewarding Supervisor, or Senior Steward in a 4- or 5-star hotel.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant stewarding experience, preferably within an international hotel environment.
• Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, cleaning procedures, and chemical handling.
• Strong understanding of kitchen and back-of-house cleanliness standards.
• Experience supervising and developing a diverse team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities during busy operations.
• Good knowledge of stewarding equipment, chemicals, and cleaning methods.
• Familiarity with IHG brand standards is an advantage.
• Food Safety / HACCP certification will be an advantage.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

In return for your hard work, you can look forward to a competitive salary and benefits package – including duty meals and discounted hotel accommodation worldwide. What's more, because your career will be as unique as you are, we'll give you all the tailored support you need to make a great start, be involved and grow.

And because the voco Hotels & Resorts brand belongs to the IHG® family of brands, you'll also benefit from all of the opportunities that come from being part of a successful, global hospitality company with over 5000 hotels in over 100 countries around the world.

So whoever you are, whatever you love doing, bring your passion to voco and IHG and we'll make sure you'll have room to be yourself. Find out more about joining us today by going to careers.ihg.com.