Chief Steward

Job Description

We are currently looking for dynamic and self-motivated Food & Beverage professionals who assist in organizing and directing a team that develops top quality food & beverage products, with prompt, accurate, and personalized service.

As a Chief Steward, you are responsible for assisting the Stewarding Manager to enforce the highest possible cleanliness and hygiene standards in all food processing facilities, as well as the operating equipment. Your role will include key responsibilities such as:

1. Provide functional assistance and direction and be responsible for the smooth running of the whole stewarding operation.
2. Supervise the duties of all stewarding department employees, facilities, operations, and costs.
3. Supervise the sanitation, cleanliness, hygiene, as well as the quality level of products and services.
4. Check more specifically the proper use of chemicals and washing accessories.
5. Coordinate with the Stewarding Manager in establishing minimum and maximum operating par stocks and supplies and approve storeroom requisitions.
6. Co-ordinate with the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager or Outlet Manager to check their requirements for the day and the next day.
7. Maintain health inspection records, attendance records, and files on casual employees.
8. Take all necessary actions to reduce the loss of silverware/flatware.

Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences
You should ideally have a degree in hospitality with previous experience in the Stewarding Department within a hotel. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, are essential.

Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be a friendly, respectful individual with good cross-cultural sensitivity and a concern for quality and an eye for detail. You demonstrate initiative at all times and lead and support your subordinates by example and with a hands-on approach. You will work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with a multi-cultural team, while possessing the following additional competencies:

1. Understanding Hotel Operations
2. Teamwork
3. Planning for Business
4. Supervising People
5. Understanding Differences
6. Supervising Operations
7. Customer Focus
8. Adaptability
9. Effective Communication
10. Drive for Results