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Chief Steward


Company : Challenger Services


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-08-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Urgent Hire! Position: Chief Steward Location: Sydney - CBD Salary: 85K - 90K Why Join us? * Secure work & regular pay Join a trusted company that values and supports its team * Perks youll love Enjoy shopping discounts at Woolworths, Amazon & more * Get paid early Access your earnings before payday via our easy-to-use app * Work your way Manage your workflow with autonomy and clear standards * Great team vibes Be part of a supportive, fun, and energetic team * Smart systems No paperwork! Our tech makes your job simpler * Grow in hospitality Work with top-tier hotel brands and build your career * Food safety leaders Train with the best in HACCP-certified environments * Variety & flexibility Gain skills across hospitality, healthcare, retail & more * Career growth We promote from within your next step is waiting About the role: We are seeking an experienced Chief Steward to join our team at a premier 5-star hotel in the Sydney CBD. Your primary focus will be to manage the day-to-day operations of the kitchen stewarding department, as well as drive a high performing team through solid delegation, coaching and leadership capabilities. This role may also suite a senior stewarding supervisor looking to take the next step in their career or a chef looking for a less hectic schedule, while building on their extensive commercial kitchen experience. Key Responsibilities: * Effectively supervise kitchen stewards during rostered shifts. * Manage and coordinate the stewarding team during banquets and functions. * Oversee deep cleaning of kitchens and ensuring all checklists and tasks are completed to the highest standards. * Completion of rosters in line with modern award and work right restrictions. * Train team members ensuring they maintain a HACCP standard, professional manner and are up to date with hotel events and the requirements of the kitchen. * Manage and maintain a clean and tidy working environment for all hotel outlet kitchens ensuring all kitchen stewards are adhering to policies and procedures. * Ensure HACCP standards, food hygiene and WHS requirements are adhered to in line with correct processes. * Work safely with chemicals to assist with the cleaning process. About you: * Minimum 3 years experience in leadership role within a commercial kitchen environment * Proven success in leading and developing a high performing team * Strong understanding of Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Chemical Handling, Food Safety, HACCP and WHS requirements. * Good presentation, communication skills and a fluency in English. * Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced environment. About Us Challenger Services Group is a premier national provider of essential service solutions, spanning cleaning, security, hospitality, government, aged care, and education sectors. Operating across all Australian states and territories, we are unwavering in our commitment to excellence, safety, sustainability, and fostering enduring partnerships. We are proud of our highly supportive culture, which champions career growth, leadership development, and a shared dedication to collaboration, integrity, and innovation. We are sincere advocates for First Nations employment and cultural safety, enthusiastically encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Ready to Apply? Thank you for considering a future with Challenger Services Group. If shortlisted, youll be invited to an interview. Learn more about us at www.csgroup.com.au. Challenger is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.About the companyChallenger Services Group delivers outsourced cleaning and integrated facility services as well as HACCP, Housekeeping and Staffing across AustraliaNoticeTalentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report . NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000. #J-18808-Ljbffr