If you love a spotless operation, thrive in event energy, and know that great service starts behind the scenes, this one’s for you. As Chief Steward, you’ll lead the stewarding function and deliver high-quality back-of-house support that keeps our Kitchen Brigade firing—safely, smoothly, and with pride.
What you'll be doing
- Coach and develop stewarding employees to drive engagement, accountability, and performance.
- Lead a stewarding team aligned to event demand and operational needs.
- Deliver onboarding, training, and development in line with Adelaide Oval standards.
- Oversee cleaning, sanitising, waste management, equipment movement, and maintain cleaning schedules/checklists aligned with sustainability objectives and HACCP requirements across AOSMA outlets.
- Lead WHS in the department, including hazard management and incident reporting; ensure correct use and availability of PPE, chemicals, and MSDS documentation.
Your skills and experience
- Relevant qualifications in Kitchen Management and extensive industry experience.
- Proven experience in the Food & Beverage industry (ideally within a significant stadium environment).
- Strong hands-on capability across manual & mechanical dishwashing and pot washing, plus the practical realities of high-volume service support.
- Solid track record in hygiene and food safety—including training and managing effective hygiene procedures and ensuring food safety procedures are followed at all times.
- Confident WHS experience—participating in and taking responsibility for WHS procedures, reporting hazards/incidents and ensuring MSDS and PPE procedures/training are followed.
What's in it for you:
While working at the iconic Adelaide Oval, you’ll be rewarded for contributing to the delivery of world-class events through our suite of reward and recognition initiatives. To help you kick goals while working with us, you’ll have access to staff benefits, including:
- Access to major event tickets
- Discounts across Adelaide Oval, RoofClimb and Oval Hotel
- Paid Parental Leave (over and above the Government PPL scheme)
- Subsidised, city car parking
- Health & Wellness programs
- Training & development opportunities
- Corporate discounts including private health, banking, gym and partner offers.
- Employee Assistance Program
The Fine Print:
- Applicants 18 & over, will be required to successfully obtain a DHS Working with Children's Check (for paid employment) within the first two months of employment. Use this link to apply for the relevant check: https://www.dcsiscreening.sa.gov.au/SCRequestApplicationIndividual
- You may be required to work out-of-hours in this role in line with the business' operational needs, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
