Chief Steward

Edge Al Rabie - Riyadh; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Riyadh is seeking a Chief Steward to oversee stewarding operations and ensure high cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate has a degree in hospitality, experience in the stewarding department, and excellent communication skills. This role requires strong leadership qualities and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Stewarding Department within a hotel.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of the stewarding operation.
• Supervise the sanitation, cleanliness, and hygiene levels.
• Coordinate and check requirements with the management.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Education

Degree in Hospitality

Job description

Overview

We are currently looking for dynamic, and self motivated Food & Beverage professionals who assist to organize and direct a team that develops top quality of food & beverage products, with prompt, accurate and personalized service. As a Chief Steward you are responsible to assist the Stewarding Manager to enforce the highest possible cleanliness and hygiene standards in all food processing facilities, as well as the operating equipment and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Provide functional assistance and direction and be responsible for the smooth running of the whole stewarding operation
• Supervise the duties of all stewarding department employees, facilities, operation and costs
• Supervise the sanitation, cleanliness, hygiene as well as the quality level of product and services
• Check more specifically the proper use of chemicals and washing accessories
• Coordinate with the Stewarding Manager in establishing minimum and maximum operating par stocks and supplies and approve storeroom requisition
• Co-ordinate with the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager or Outlet Manager to check their requirements for the day and the next day
• Maintain health inspection record, attendance record and file on casual employees
• Take all necessary actions to reduce the loss of silverware / flatware

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences
You should ideally have a degree in hospitality with previous experiences in the Stewarding Department within a hotel. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities are essentials.

Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be a friendly, respectful individual with good cross cultures sensitivity and a concern for quality and an eye for details. You demonstrate initiatives at all times and lead and support your subordinates by example and with a hands on approach. You will work well under pressure in a fast paced environment and enjoy working with a multi-cultural team, while possessing following additional competencies:

• Understanding Hotel Operations
• Teamwork
• Planning for Business
• Supervising People
• Understanding Differences
• Supervising Operations
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability
• Effective Communication
• Drive for Results