Chief Steward

Set next to the picturesque Vondelpark, in the heart of the city, the 396-room Amsterdam Marriott is celebrated for its proximity to significant landmarks such as the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, exclusive shopping, vibrant nightlife and high-end restaurants. Opened in 1975 as the first Marriott in Europe, the hotel blends a prime location with contemporary interiors, offering an ideal address for exploring Amsterdam. The hotel also features 11 flexible meeting and event spaces with natural daylight, including our Grand Ballroom and studios.

Guests can enjoy premium dining at Midtown Grill, one of Amsterdam’s top steak restaurants, as well as Bar TWLV, our cosmopolitan bar offering globally inspired dishes, creative cocktails and a day-to-night atmosphere.

 

What are your responsibilities?

• Lead and manage all food safety and hygiene audit processes, ensuring full compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Be fully accountable for the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all Food & Beverage back-of-house areas, including kitchens, stewarding operations, storage areas, receiving docks, and loading bays.
• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of 9 Stewarding Associates, ensuring high performance, engagement, and adherence to Marriott standards.
• Oversee the ordering, inventory management, and availability of paper products, disposables, cleaning supplies, chemicals, and all related operational materials.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for cleaning and hygiene suppliers, maintaining strong vendor relationships and ensuring service quality.
• Develop and deliver training programs on food safety, hygiene, cleaning procedures, and safe chemical handling for stewarding associates.
• Drive consistency and excellence in cleanliness standards across all kitchen and back-of-house areas through regular inspections and follow-up actions.
• Support the Culinary and Food & Beverage leadership teams in maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant working environment.
• Ensure all stewarding equipment is properly maintained and that corrective actions are promptly taken when standards are not met.

 

What makes you the perfect fit?

You:

• Have proven experience in a Stewarding, Kitchen Stewarding, or Hygiene leadership role within a hotel or large-scale hospitality operation.
• Have a proven track record of leading, coaching, and developing teams.
• Possess strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP principles, hygiene standards, and cleaning processes.
• Are highly organized and capable of managing inventory and operational supplies effectively.
• Are proficient in using computer systems; experience with procurement, inventory management, or purchasing systems is an advantage.
• Are proactive, hands-on, and able to work independently.
• Are a team player with strong communication skills.
• Are reliable, flexible, and quality-focused.
• Speak English; Dutch is an advantage.

 

What do you get in return?

The Amsterdam Marriott Hotel is part of Marriott International and offers a competitive salary & a wide package of benefits. Each year you will have a performance appraisal and depending on your performance you will get a salary increase. Furthermore we offer:

• Special discounted rates for 10.000+ Marriott hotels worldwide for you, your family and friends;
• A special discount of 50% in a selection of fine bars and restaurants in 5 star hotel properties in Amsterdam;
• Monthly gross salary of €3100
• Personal coaching & training to support you in your day-to-day job;
• Career possibilities within Marriott International;
• You can make use of our gym for free. To get a good work out before our after your shift.
• A travel allowance of €0,23 per kilometer, with a maximum of €200 per month.
• If you live more than 50 km away (one way), you are eligible to park for free at the hotel.
• 25 paid vacation days per year. Based on a fulltime contract;
• Professional uniform provided by the hotel;
• Access to our Marriott Benefits at Work Platform;
• Discounts at top restaurants in Amsterdam through our partnership with Luxury Hotels of Amsterdam.
• Possibility for an attractive referral bonus program
• A ‘Sprit to Serve’, get rewarded for bringing excellent service through positive reviews;
• A TakeCare program; we focus on your wellbeing in general and organize several healthy and fun activities throughout the year;
• A professional environment to work in;
• Many social activities, such as our Associate Appreciation Week, an annual Staff Party and Team outings.

 

For more information about the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel please have a look on our website; www.amsterdammarriott.com.

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Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.