Chief F&B Steward

Edwardian Hotels London; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading boutique hotel in Leicester Square, Edwardian Hotels London, is looking for a Chief F&B Steward to enhance the back of house operations. This role entails managing stock, training staff, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Join a recognized Great Place to Work, enjoy competitive benefits including hotel stays and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Complimentary hot meals and beverages

Recommend a Friend Scheme up to £500

Annual complimentary hotel stays

Discounted accommodation rates

Access to a discount shopping platform

Company pension scheme

Social events and recognition programs

Online learning platform

Qualifications

• Current supervisory experience in a similar hotel or environment.
• Up-to-date with health and safety procedures in food and beverage.
• Knowledge of hotel operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth operation of the back of house.
• Manage stock takes of cutlery and crockery.
• Assist in training and coaching food and beverage stewards.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Health and safety knowledge

Ability to prioritize

Training and coaching

Education

CIEH Level Two health and safety qualification

Job description

Become a Londoner

Welcome to The Londoner, a boutique-style hotel with extensive scale and ambition, located in Leicester Square. We are seeking hospitality professionals to join our team and elevate our guest experience while advancing their careers.

Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we prioritize the wellbeing and development of our staff. Currently, we are recruiting for a Chief F & B Steward to join the Back of House team.

Overview:

• The Chief F&B Steward will oversee the smooth operation of the back of house, working alongside the back of house manager.
• Manage stock takes of cutlery and crockery, ensuring all goods are checked upon receipt.
• Assist in training, coaching, and developing food and beverage stewards, providing feedback to measure training effectiveness.
• Identify training needs within the F&B back of house team.
• Compile health and safety audits in Excel with the back of house manager.

About You:

• Current supervisory experience in a similar hotel or environment.
• Ability to prioritize business needs proactively and support the back of house team.
• Knowledge of hotel operations to assist internal and external clients.
• Up-to-date with health and safety procedures in food and beverage.
• Hold at least a CIEH Level Two health and safety qualification.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays, increasing with service
• Complimentary hot meals, salad bar, and unlimited beverages daily
• Recommend a Friend Scheme up to £500
• Annual complimentary hotel stays
• Discounted accommodation rates across Edwardian Hotels
• Access to a discount platform for shopping
• Company pension scheme
• Social events and recognition programs
• Access to a company doctor and occupational health
• Online learning platform and development opportunities

Eligibility:

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, with evidence required during recruitment.