Head Steward – Kitchen Operations & Hygiene

RACV; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on RACV products & services

Uniforms provided and laundered

Job summary

RACV City Club in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Chief Steward to lead the day-to-day stewarding operations and support the smooth running of our kitchens. You’ll lead and develop our Kitchen Attendants while overseeing rostering, stock and equipment, cleaning schedules, cost control and operational efficiencies.

You’ll also ensure high standards of health, safety and hygiene are maintained across the kitchen operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar stewarding leadership position, ideally within a 4–5-star hotel or comparable hospitality operation.
• Strong people leadership skills, with demonstrated experience training, coaching and developing team members.
• Knowledge of rostering, labour management, budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Strong communication, negotiation, time management and problem-solving skills.
• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety, hygiene and safe working practices.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and work collaboratively across a busy kitchen operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the stewarding team and support smooth running of kitchens.
• Oversee rostering, stock and equipment, cleaning schedules, cost control and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure high standards of health, safety and hygiene are maintained across the kitchen operation.
• Collaborate with the kitchen brigade and other departments to deliver outstanding member and guest service.

Skills

Leadership

Roster management

Budgeting

Cost control

Hygiene & safety

Communication

Education

Certificate or course in handling industrial chemicals

Job description

RACV City Club in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Chief Steward to lead the day-to-day stewarding operations and support the smooth running of our kitchens. You’ll lead and develop our Kitchen Attendants while overseeing rostering, stock and equipment, cleaning schedules, cost control and operational efficiencies.

You’ll also ensure high standards of health, safety and hygiene are maintained across the kitchen operation.