Job description

About Us 

As the world's largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. 

Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. 

If you'd like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand. 

Located on Doha's longest private beach and nestled in landscaped gardens, the InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa features 12 restaurants, a range of recreational facilities, a free-form swimming pool, and the world-class Spa InterContinental. 

Situated in an exclusive location, minutes from downtown Doha and major government and corporate offices and within minutes to the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, City Center Mall, and Doha Golf Club, our properties offer distinctive surroundings which will forever redefine luxury. 

Your Day to Day 

As Chief Steward, you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the Stewarding Department while ensuring compliance with IHG brand standards and local hygiene regulations. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Stewarding team to deliver exceptional operational support
• Ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchens, restaurants, banquet facilities, and back-of-house areas
• Manage the operation and maintenance of dishwashing equipment and kitchen cleaning machinery
• Oversee the proper handling, storage, and inventory of kitchen equipment, utensils, and operating supplies
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance
• Coordinate with the Culinary and Food & Beverage teams to support daily operations and special events
• Control departmental costs by managing staffing, chemicals, equipment, and operating supplies efficiently
• Conduct regular training, coaching, and performance evaluations for the Stewarding team
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while promoting a safe workplace

What We Need From You 

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for: 

• Previous experience as a Chief Steward or an experienced Assistant Chief Steward in a luxury hotel or high-volume hospitality environment
• Strong leadership, organizational, and people management skills
• Sound knowledge of HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Excellent planning and problem-solving abilities with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high operational standards
• Good communication skills in English; additional languages are an advantage

What We Offer 

We’ll reward all your hard work with competitive salary and benefits. 

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.