Steward PT- Chelsea Hotel - Toronto

Careers - Langham Hospitality Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto is seeking a dedicated steward to maintain cleanliness of kitchen and storage areas, assist with food preparation support, and help with banqueting setups. You will ensure equipment is used safely and supplies are well managed to support smooth service.

Ideal candidates will have hospitality experience, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. English communication is required and shifts include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or food service is an asset.
• Ability to follow health and safety regulations.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Stewards clean food preparation and storage areas and maintain supplies.
• Clean and store pots and pans and ensure kitchen areas are organized.
• Assist in transporting banquet food and BQT set-ups.
• Safe and effective use of equipment and adherence to safety procedures.
• Follow grooming and uniform policy and support team with equipment needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitask

Strong work ethic

English communication

Flexible shifts

Tools

Culinary skills

Job description

About Langham Hospitality Group

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying’nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.

As Canada's largest hotel with 1,590 guest rooms, and the friendliest Hotel in Toronto, the Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, is centrally located and just steps from the city's best shopping districts, world-class theatres, vibrant nightlife, and exciting attractions. A full-service urban resort, the Chelsea Hotel has room types to suit everyone, and the hotel offers different dining options, separate adult and family recreation areas and pools – including the "Corkscrew" - downtown Toronto's only indoor waterslide. As a premier family destination, the hotel offers a full range of services including the Family Fun Zone, Kid Centre and Club 33 Teen Lounge. The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto is an independent property as part of the Langham Hospitality Group’s international portfolio of hotels and resorts. The Chelsea is proud to be honoured with the Accessible Tourism Award with the Travel Industry Association of Ontario and the Humanitarian Award with the Hotel Association of Canada.

Purpose

Stewards clean food preparation and storage areas and maintain supplies for service. Cleans and stores pots and pans used by the kitchens and ensures that the surrounding kitchen areas are clean and organized. Support kitchen, banquet and outlet team with equipment needed for food preparation or table setups.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proper disposal of garbage
• Keep all refrigeration, storage, and working areas clean and in good working condition to comply with Health Department regulations
• Performs any general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by supervisor
• Pick up cleaning supplies such as cleaning rags from the Laundry Department.
• Assist in the transportation of banquet food and BQT set-ups.
• Safe and effective use of equipment.
• Adhere to and comply with all safety regulations when handling hazardous materials according to MSDS.
• Be fully aware of fire and emergency procedures and your role therein.
• Supply and maintain recycling and food bin.
• Control the use of dishwashing equipment, feed detergents and checks temperature controls
• Follow Chelsea grooming and uniform policy
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Management.

Key Result Areas

• Business

Service given should meet and/or exceed the guest service standards of the Chelsea Hotel.

Customer Satisfaction

• Answer any guest or employee questions or direct them to someone that can assist them. Ensure complete guest and employee satisfaction.

Process Improvement/ Productivity

• Open communication with Managers to report and challenges or issues.
• Self-motivated team player with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, multi-tasking, multifunctional team environment
• Able to work flexible shifts including evenings shifts, weekend and holidays

Academic and Working Qualifications

• Working Experience
• Previous experience is an asset

Knowledge

• Culinary skills an asset

Soft Skills

• Be able to work effectively in a team
• Strong work ethic
• Multitask

Language

• Ability to communicate in English.

Physical Requirements

• Able to meet physical demands of the position, including standing for long period of time, lifting up to 30lbs, and bending

The Chelsea Hotel, Toronto is committed to providing a fair and equitable work environment and encourages applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. As per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Chelsea Hotel, Toronto will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative.

For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.chelseatoronto.com/en/