Steward - Meliá Desert Palm Dubai

Job description

Tucked away within a lush polo estate in Dubai, Meliá Desert Palm is a luxury urban resort where wellness, personalised service, and meaningful experiences come together. At Meliá Desert Palm Dubai, every dining experience is thoughtfully curated to reflect the sophistication, warmth, and personalized service that define our resort. Behind every memorable meal is a dedicated team working to ensure the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and operational efficiency across our kitchens. We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Steward to join our Food & Beverage operations, ensuring the cleanliness, hygiene, and safety of our kitchen areas and equipment at all times. What will you be doing? • Ensure the safe storage, care, and use of all chemicals, protecting yourself and colleagues from incorrect or dangerous usage. • Ensure correct usage of required safety equipment at all times, including gloves, boots, goggles, masks, or hats. • Clean all surfaces, areas, and operating equipment under the control of stewarding to maintain the hotel's hygiene standards. • Empty and clean waste bins and areas according to schedule. • Ensure exit areas are kept free of obstacles at all times. • Keep all dishwashing areas and equipment clean at all times, liaising with Engineering for maintenance as needed. • Play an active and leading role in the hotel's energy-conservation and environmental policies and practices. • Maintain the highest standards of Food Hygiene and adhere to all Health and Safety standards. • Report and take appropriate action to correct any health or safety hazard. • Liaise with Engineering regarding maintenance and repair of equipment. • Instruct staff on emergency measures in case of an accident, and ensure a first aid kit is available and stocked in the kitchen, in collaboration with the hotel's clinic. • Ensure all kitchen work areas are kept tidy and clean at all times. • Adhere to all Health and Safety and Hygiene Regulations. • Perform any other related duties as requested by Hotel Management. What are we looking for? • At least 1 year of relevant experience in a similar role. • High School Diploma or relevant certificate. • Accuracy and speed in handling emergency situations and providing solutions. • Strong teamwork orientation. • Ability to work under pressure, self-motivated, with creative problem-solving skills. • Flexibility to respond to a range of work situations.

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