Chief Steward

Negotiable
Experience
5-10 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Job Description

CHIEF STEWARD

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is looking
for an Chief Steward to join our Food & Beverage team.

Are you
a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating
integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset?
We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin
Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious
hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world,
with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some
of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary
service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge
of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur is
a luxurious urban resort located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and enjoys
an unrivalled location next to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, KL Convention
Centre, and prestigious Suria KLCC mall.

About
the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur / within
the Food & Beverage Department in Kuala Lumpur, the Chief Steward is responsible
to establish and maintain system and methods of operation necessary for
the Stewarding Department to supply all outlets with clean, hygienic and timely
mise-en-place whilst minimising cost through breakage control, loss or excessive
chemical consumption and appropriate staffing level.

The Chief Steward reports to the Executive Chef.

As Chief
Steward, you will be responsible for the following duties:


  • Responsible for budgeting, purchasing, storage and control of all F&B
    operating equipment and for recommending purchase of any operating and cleaning
    equipment

  • Control of all permanent Stewarding colleagues
    to maintain correct employment procedures and payments of staff


  • Control the casual Stewarding labour through liaison with Personal,
    Security and accounts department

  • Communicate information via
    team briefing regularly

  • Ensure disciplinary and grievance
    procedures are properly adhered to and followed

  • Maintain good
    communication with the Kitchen operations, F&B section heads and other relative
    department

  • Ensure that all FLHSSE standards are followed in all
    front and back areas of the Restaurant/Bar and hygiene and cleanliness in
    the storage areas

  • Conduct training for colleague as well
    as implement regular training programmes

  • Uphold the standards
    of Food and Beverage service and FLHSS&E as outlined in the SOP, LQE and MO
    Pillars

As Chief Steward, we expect from you:

  • A University/ Hotel School or College Graduate in Hotel
    Management

  • Minimum 5 years of hotel experience


  • Previous experience in supervising and/or delegation


  • Willingness to develop team members and self


Our commitment to you

  • Learning &
    Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning
    and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow,
    continuously.

  • MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues
    do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay
    with us wherever you go in the world.

    The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive
    rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.

  • Heath & Colleague
    Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing
    matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered
    to all our colleagues, globally.

  • EPF (Employees Provident Fund)
    contributions (higher than the norm)

  • SOCSO (Social Security
    Organisation) & EIS (Employment Insurance System)

  • Public holiday
    entitlement based on Malaysian calendar

  • Exceptional rest area &
    colleagues engagement activities.

We’re Fans.
Are you?

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is a well-known luxury hotel group. It was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Hong Kong, China, under the Jardine Matheson Group. The group's brand logo is a folding fan with 11 segments. In 2025, the group upgraded its brand identity with a modern fan design, simplified text, and custom fonts, while also introducing new colors like celadon green and launching a new member app. As of 2025, the group operates 43 hotels in 27 countries and regions and manages several residential projects.