Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Ginan Malayadath

Ginan Malayadath

Al Khobar,Saudi Arabia

Summary

I am highly motivated and enthusiastic Chief Steward/Stewarding Manager individually having experience of more than 18 years in Luxury Hospitality industry with Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management.specializing in kitchen sanitation and hygiene compliance. Expertise in equipment maintenance and waste reduction using Futurelog, Skybayan, Skyjana, and Hitz. Proven track record in interdepartmental coordination, scheduling, and event support, emphasizing HACCP safety procedures and sustainability initiatives. Strong leadership in training and development to drive operational excellence in hospitality.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Chief Steward

Sofitel AL Khobar
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
12.2024 - 07.2025

 Maintaining cleanliness and monitoring the cleaning schedules as per the HACCP requirements and providing clean and well maintained equipment’s to all the F&B Operation Areas.
 Leading and managing the Stewarding team in all aspects of the department and ensure standards are followed.
 Setting, preparing and implementing SOPs, New Hire Training Plan for the stewarding department.
 Ensuring Municipality regulations are strictly adhered according to the Food Control Authority.  Conducting Performance Reviews, Hiring, Motivate, lead, coach and manage all aspects of team members’ performance towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results.
 Reporting to the Hygiene Manager, Executive Chef and F&B Director regarding the hygiene and cleaning process.
 Monitoring and control the chemical usage, cleaning equipment and maintain the budget allocated.
 Organizing the breakage committee meeting to Minimize and control the breakages.
 Implementing Waste Management system, Recycling and Sustainability Programs.  Maintaining Clean and Safe Working Environment and Reporting faults, misused damaged equipment issues to Executive Chef, and Maintenance Manager and ensuring all the kitchen equipment’s are in good working condition.  Preparing, implementing and execution of the annual and Monthly F&B and Stewarding budget, capital plan, and strategic projects.
 Setting up and maintaining inventories of all operating and non-operating equipment’s.
 Ensuring all the Stewarding Team members are adequately and regularly trained on how to operate the dishwashing machines, handling Chinawares,Glasswares, silverwares,Kitchen cleaning equipment’s and Standard operating procedure for kitchen equipments cleaning

Chief Steward

Holiday Inn AL Khobar
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
12.2019 - 11.2024

Senior Stewarding supervisor

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Abu Dhabi, UAE
08.2017 - 08.2019

Stewarding supervisor

Crowne Plaza RDC
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2016 - 08.2017

Kitchen Steward

Fairmont the Palm
Dubai, UAE
03.2014 - 04.2016

Food service DFAC team leader

DYNCORP International
Dwyer, Leatherneck, Afghanistan
06.2009 - 12.2013

Kitchen Steward

GIS
Muscut, Oman
03.2007 - 04.2009

Education

Bachelor's degree - Hotel Management

Hotel Management
India
06.2002 - 04.2005

Skills

  • Kitchen sanitation and hygiene compliance
  • Staff supervision and training
  • Proficient in Futurelog, Skybayan, Skyjana, and Hitz
  • Inventory and supplies management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Waste reduction and cost control
  • Banquet and event setup support
  • HACCP and safety procedures
  • Interdepartmental coordination
  • Scheduling and roster management
  • Waste management
  • Breakage control
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Sustainability program implementation
  • Sanitizing and disinfection practices
  • Vendor management
  • Leadership and training development
  • Multilingual communication
  • Galley operations efficiency
  • Knowledge of sanitation standards
  • Fluent in multiple languages

Languages

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Accomplishments

     Achieved 100% EES score in at Holiday Inn suites.

     Employee of the Month at Fairmont the Palm,Crowne plaza RDC,Holiday .

     Achieved 100% BOH score during LQA Audit at Sofitel Hotel.

     Successfully achieved HACCP Certification for Hoiday Inn hotel

Certification

Basic food safety & Hygiene training from TUV Nord

COSSH and safe usage of chemicals training.

Chemical and safety training from Ecolab & Johnson Diversy

HACCP Level 3 from Abudhabhi

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Chief Steward

Sofitel AL Khobar
12.2024 - 07.2025

Chief Steward

Holiday Inn AL Khobar
12.2019 - 11.2024

Senior Stewarding supervisor

Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
08.2017 - 08.2019

Stewarding supervisor

Crowne Plaza RDC
06.2016 - 08.2017

Kitchen Steward

Fairmont the Palm
03.2014 - 04.2016

Food service DFAC team leader

DYNCORP International
06.2009 - 12.2013

Kitchen Steward

GIS
03.2007 - 04.2009

Bachelor's degree - Hotel Management

Hotel Management
06.2002 - 04.2005
Ginan Malayadath