Chief Steward

About the Company

About Delta Limited Co. Delta Limited Co. is a leading organization providing comprehensive catering, hospitality and facility management solutions across multiple sectors. We are committed to delivering high-quality services with efficiency, innovation and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Chief Steward to lead the stewarding operation of our large-scale catering business in Riyadh. You will keep kitchens, equipment and service ware clean, safe and ready to the standards of the Saudi authorities and our clients, and lead a team that supports daily service and large events.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule and train the stewarding team, including manpower planning for daily service, banquets and large events.
• Run dishwashing, pot-washing, kitchen cleaning and deep-cleaning programs to a documented schedule.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, SFDA and Saudi Municipality (Baladi) requirements, and keep the team ready for audits and client inspections.
• Control cleaning chemicals and dosing, waste handling, and coordination with the pest control contractor.
• Manage stock and losses of china, glassware, cutlery, pots and cleaning supplies, and report on breakage and costs.
• Check and maintain dishwashing machines and stewarding equipment, and report faults early.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef, Operations and Procurement to support the mobilization of new sites and large functions.
• Enforce safety, PPE use and personal hygiene across the team.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in stewarding, including a minimum of 3 years as Chief, Head or Senior Steward.
• Proven experience in large-scale catering, ideally with companies such as Sodexo, Saudi Catering, Nesma or similar.
• Experience managing large teams in operations serving thousands of meals per day. • Valid HACCP and food safety certification (Level 2 or 3 preferred).
• Good knowledge of Saudi food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Strong leadership, organization and reporting skills. • Good command of English; Arabic is a plus.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and peak periods.

Required Skills

• Stewarding operations management in high-volume catering
• HACCP and food safety standards
• Team leadership and rostering
• Cleaning chemical control and hygiene standards
• Good command of English

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC
• HACCP Level 3 certification
• Experience in central kitchen or camp catering
• Arabic is a plus