Chief Steward / Assistant Chief Steward

ERTH, Abu Dhabi; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Steward/Assistant Chief Steward to uphold the highest cleanliness and hygiene standards in food processing facilities. This role involves managing stewarding operations, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills, along with a hospitality degree and significant experience in a 5-star environment. Join this dynamic team to make a significant impact on operational excellence and staff training while promoting sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum hospitality degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar position in a 5-star hotel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness standards in Back of House areas are maintained.
• Conduct daily briefings and manage stewarding operations.

Skills

HACCP/EFST Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Hospitality Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Job Role

As a Chief Steward/Assistant Chief Steward under the direction of the Back of the House Manager and Executive Chef, you will be responsible for enforcing the highest possible cleanliness and hygiene standards in all food processing facilities.

Main Duties

1. Ensure Back of House areas are maintained to the highest cleanliness standards and cleaning schedules are followed and completed.
2. Conduct daily briefings and other meetings as needed to obtain optimal results, establish, and maintain effective employee and interdepartmental working relationships.
3. Control and analyze on an ongoing basis the level of breakage and quality of support provided to other sections.
4. Manage all functions of the stewarding and hygiene operation to achieve optimal departmental costs and quality levels of sanitation.
5. Develop and preside over the Food and Beverages breakage committee involving section heads, constantly controlling and finding ways to reduce breakage throughout the department.
6. Handle administrative work, keep updated files on stewarding matters such as finance, standards, training, outlets, meetings, scheduling, and vacation planning.
7. Conduct functions such as interviewing, hiring, performance evaluation, coaching, counseling, and disciplinary actions to ensure staff productivity and efficiency.
8. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and codes of practice related to environment, health, safety, and hygiene, and ensure staff compliance.
9. Conduct and document routine health and safety inspections.
10. Stay informed about trends, systems, practices, and equipment in stewarding and hygiene operations.
11. Ensure staff are adequately trained in safe work practices, emergency, and evacuation procedures.
12. Ensure all staff have necessary personal protective equipment and proper training for its use.
13. Promote energy and water reduction, waste minimization, recycling policies, and initiatives among personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum hospitality degree or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position within a 5-star hotel or catering operations.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of stewarding operating procedures, HACCP/EFST, management, and direction.
• Pleasant and positive attitude, enthusiastic, outgoing, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Must possess good leadership skills, assertiveness, and self-motivation.