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

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.

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.