Stewarding

Yes. Every MMR steward completes a food-hygiene induction covering HACCP principles, correct chemical dilution, colour-coded equipment segregation, and waste disposal before their first shift. Staff can present valid hygiene certificates to your manager or a municipality inspector on request.

MMR stewards cover dishwashing and pot wash, floor and surface scrubbing, canopy filter cleaning, cold-room and walk-in hygiene, refuse removal, recycling segregation, and end-of-day deep-clean cycles. Scope is agreed at the site assessment and documented in your service schedule.

For most locations in Dubai and Sharjah we can mobilise a crew within five to seven working days of contract sign-off. Emergency or pre-opening surge requests are handled case by case, with same-week deployment where crew availability allows. Contact us on +971 58 570 7110 to confirm timelines for your emirate.

Stewarding costs depend on crew size, shift hours, and contract duration. As a guide, a single full-time steward on a monthly contract in Dubai typically costs AED 3,500 to AED 5,500 all-in -- inclusive of salary, visa, accommodation allowance, and insurance. This compares favourably with direct hire once you factor in visa processing, gratuity accrual, and replacement cost when staff turn over.

Dubai Municipality's Food Safety Department conducts unannounced routine inspections and targeted risk-based audits. Inspectors assess cleanliness of surfaces, equipment, and cold rooms, chemical storage and dilution records, pest-control documentation, and staff hygiene certificates. Violations attract fines starting from AED 500 and can result in temporary closure. MMR stewards maintain the documentation trail inspectors request.

Yes. Every MMR steward holds a valid food-hygiene certificate issued by an authority recognised by Dubai Municipality before deployment. Certificates are renewed before expiry. If a municipality inspector asks to see credentials on your premises, your MMR supervisor can produce them immediately. We also maintain digital copies in your service file.

Yes. We offer event stewarding for banquets, corporate catering, food festivals, and pop-up concepts across all seven emirates. Event crews are briefed on venue layout, serving-ware handling, and post-event deep-clean protocol before arrival. Bookings are accepted from a single shift and should be placed at least 48 hours in advance; we accommodate shorter lead times where availability allows.

MMR stewards use food-safe, municipality-approved degreasers, sanitisers, and descalers at the correct HACCP-specified dilution rates. Colour-coded mops, cloths, and buckets are used to prevent cross-contamination between raw-food, cooked-food, and non-food areas. All chemicals are stored in a locked, ventilated cabinet with SDS sheets maintained on site.

On a daily operational level, stewards take direction from your head chef or kitchen manager for task prioritisation during service. An MMR supervisor visits at agreed intervals -- typically weekly -- to audit cleaning compliance, replenish chemicals, address any performance issues, and submit a written service report. You get operational flexibility with accountability built in.

MMR deploys stewards to operations of all sizes -- from a single cloud-kitchen unit or a 30-cover cafe to a hotel banqueting kitchen handling 2,000 covers per day. Crew size and shift frequency scale to your volume. Many smaller UAE cafe operators find that even one part-time steward for the closing shift materially improves hygiene compliance and reduces chef burnout.

Absence cover is a core MMR commitment. If a steward is sick or unavailable, we deploy a trained replacement from our active pool -- typically within two to four hours for Dubai and Sharjah locations. You are not left managing a staffing crisis during service. Cover is arranged at no additional call-out charge on standard monthly contracts.