Assistant Chief Steward
- Black River
- Negotiable
- Permanent
- Added 13/03/2024
- Closing 12/04/2024
An Assistant Chief Steward oversees and directs all aspects of stewarding operations under the general guidance and supervision of the Chief Steward, following Hilton policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
- Guide Steward Supervisors and Stewards in their jobs.
- Oversee the cleanliness standards for kitchen areas, banquet rooms, equipment and utensils
- In-charge of implementing the cleaning program as scheduled and monitoring the results of the program.
- Be up to date with new cleaning supplies, equipment, trends and systems in stewarding.
- Assist the Stewards during operations.
- Responsible for the handling and daily maintenance of all kitchen and cleaning equipment, storing safely all flatware, glassware, hollowware, utensils and related equipment.
- Maintain stock for cleaning supplies, chemicals and operating equipment, making requisitions when needed.
- Assign specific tasks to the stewarding team.
- Maintain and update the Steward Operating Manual, chemical and cleaning charts for the team’s reference.
- Report all accidents and incidents.
- Conduct and prepare the monthly operating equipment inventory.
- Monitor operating equipment, reporting any breakage or loss in the Breakage and Loss Report.
- Coordinate with the Engineering department for preventive maintenance systems for exhaust, drainage, burners, fryers, refrigerator, freezers and other major equipment.
- Inspect all stewarding supplies and equipment received according to the established specifications.
- Check that all areas of the kitchen, canteen, and storerooms are of approved sanitation standards.
- Update and review cleaning products, purchase specifications and cleaning methods to ensure the highest possible standards at all times.
- Provide active supervision during the implementation of cleaning schedules.
- Establish good communication with the Kitchen team.
- Get members of the team to work cooperatively with others.
- Keep the team up to date about departmental, hotel, company activities, special events and restaurant promotions through regular communication meetings and memos.
- Assist with selecting, training, coaching and developing team members to meet current and future needs of the department and the hotel.
- Ensure the health, safety and well-being of customers and all team members.
- The Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma equivalent or above.
- At least 5 years of working experience in a 5-star category hotel.