Company OverviewKasumigaseki Restaurant is a premium Japanese dining concept in Dubai, offering an authentic and refined culinary experience rooted in traditional Japanese hospitality and craftsmanship. Under the leadership of Chef Keigo Abe, its Neo-Japanese menu combines technique, seasonality, and quiet precision with ingredients sourced from Japan.
Committed to excellence, Kasumigaseki delivers exceptional service through a seamless blend of precision, elegance, and highly personalised guest experiences. The restaurant was named Best Newcomer 2025 at the Hotel & Catering Awards and received nominations for Best Japanese Restaurant at the Time Out Dubai Awards 2026 and FACT Dining Awards 2026. Further reinforcing its position as a distinguished destination in Dubai's upscale dining scene, Kasumigaseki is MICHELIN Selected in the MICHELIN Guide Dubai 2026.
Role SummaryThe Steward supports a clean, safe, organized restaurant operation across both front- and back-of-house areas. Reporting to the Executive Chef/Sous Chef, the role ensures hygiene, HACCP compliance, equipment upkeep, stock control, and smooth day-to-day coordination.
Job Description
- * Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, safety, restaurant equipment, and chemical-use standards.
- Follow HACCP, food-control, emergency, environmental, and company quality procedures.
- Conduct daily work-area inspections; report and help resolve non-conformities.
- Support kitchen standards, mise en place, reservations, special requests, events, and allergy/meal-preference communication.
- Check stocked products and report missing stock; use chemicals accurately and safely.
- Work closely with chefs, service colleagues, managers, and guests.
- Attend training, stay current on hospitality practices, and contribute ideas.
- Demonstrate professional conduct, teamwork, coaching, reliability, and a guest-focused approach.
What We Are Looking For
- * A Certified Culinary Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
- Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role within a stand-alone restaurant or hotel environment
- Knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and chemical handling
- Good English communication skills and computer literacy
- A proactive, organized, punctual, and team-oriented attitude
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high service standards