Stewarding Team Lead

About Calo

Launched in November of 2019, Calo is on a mission to make healthy easy. We’re a team of dedicated people driving this mission by providing better, faster, and cheaper ways to access food through technology.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Stewarding Team Lead who’s passionate about maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times to join our production team in Kuwait.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise stewards, dishwashers, and kitchen utility staff.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of kitchens, food preparation areas, dishwashing stations, storage rooms, and back-of-house facilities.
• Monitor proper cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery, glassware, and silverware.
• Maintain inventory and par stock levels for operating equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Coordinate with chefs, banquet teams, restaurants, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Enforce food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
• Train, coach, and evaluate stewarding staff performance.
• Manage shift schedules, attendance, and daily task assignments.
• Control breakage, losses, and operational costs.
• Assist the Stewarding Manager and act on their behalf when required.

Ideal candidate

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Hospitality, Hotel Management, Tourism, or a related field (preferred).
• Typically 2–3 years of experience in hotel or hospitality operations, with prior stewarding supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP and sanitation procedures.
• Good English \& Hindi communication skills

Knowledge \& Competency

• Strong understanding of hygiene and sanitation procedures for kitchens.
• Ability to maintain the cleanliness of all kitchen areas, machinery, and tools.
• Capable of leading a team to consistently meet standards and regulations.
• Able to train and re-train new staff on hygiene and cleaning protocols.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills.
• Familiarity with proper use, storage, and safety handling of cleaning chemicals, inventory management.

Personality

• Clear communication skills with a friendly and approachable personality.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-oriented under pressure.
• Punctual, reliable, and committed to high standards of cleanliness.
• Proactive and takes initiative to identify and resolve issues before they escalate.
• Positive attitude with the ability to motivate and inspire the team.