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Job Description
Job Title: Chief Steward
Department: Culinary / Kitchen / Food & Beverage
Reports to: Director of Culinary / Director of Food & Beverage
Position Summary:
The Chief Steward will oversee the stewarding operations in the hotel ensuring the cleanliness sanitation and maintenance of all kitchen and food service areas. You will manage a team of stewards coordinate with the culinary and F&B departments and ensure compliance with health safety and hygiene standards. This is a leadership role requiring strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to maintaining the backbone of the culinary operation.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic & Stewarding Leadership
- Support the culinary and F&B department to create and execute setups that reflect the restaurants concept considering sustainability commitments.
- Ensure high standards of organization across all kitchen and F&B sections.
- Lead daily stewarding operations and supervise stewarding staff.
People Management
- Train schedule coach and mentor stewarding personnel.
- Understand the Job Descriptions and responsibilities of all stewarding staff in the hotel.
- Attend training and development programs as and when required improving performance and promoting the development of the team.
- Provide ongoing coaching and performance evaluations.
- Evaluate objectively the performance of subordinates and conduct periodically appraisals.
- Foster a positive respectful and highperformance work culture.
Operations
- Supervise and coordinate all activities of the stewarding team including cleaning of kitchen equipment utensils and areas.
- Ensure all sanitation standards and hygiene protocols are maintained in all kitchen and backofhouse areas.
- Manage inventory of cleaning supplies chemicals and kitchen equipment.
- Oversee the proper use and maintenance of dishwashing machines and other cleaning equipment.
- Schedule stewarding staff and allocate duties effectively to meet operational demands.
- Train and motivate the stewarding team to ensure productivity and high service standards.
- Coordinate with the Executive Chef and F&B team to support kitchen and event operations.
- Manage waste disposal and recycling in compliance with local regulations.
- Conduct regular inspections of kitchen and storage areas.
Compliance & Safety
- Enforce strict adherence to food safety hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Implement and monitor HACCP and safety procedures.
- Maintain compliance with local health regulations and food handling policies.
- Conduct regular kitchen and front of house inspections and ensure readiness for health inspections.
Collaboration & Guest Experience
- Work closely with kitchen and frontofhouse management to ensure cohesive service and guest satisfaction.
- Maintain a strong presence during service and interact with guests when appropriate.
Qualifications :
- Proven experience 35 years) in a similar supervisory role in stewarding preferably in a 5star hotel or resort.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Indepth knowledge of sanitation and hygiene practices.
- Ability to manage schedules inventory and cleaning protocols efficiently.
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment and dishwashing machinery.
- Good communication skills and basic computer literacy.
- Indepth knowledge of food safety regulations.
- Strong organizational and timemanagement skills
- Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 20kg
Additional Information :
Whats in it for you...
- The opportunity to join an innovative fastgrowing international group thats committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
- The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
- Become part of a team thats very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
- A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
- Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.
SLS is part of Ennismore a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community with a global collection of entrepreneurial and founderbuilt brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor formed in 2021.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
