RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Ensure the smooth running of the Stewarding operation.
• Prepare yearly budgets for labour, supplies and wares.
• Liaise with the Kitchen to ensure cleanliness and maintenance standards are adhered to.
• Manage all garbage and recycling programs
• Maximize service delivery to all areas of the food and beverage team.
• Work closely with Banquets to ensure that all function equipment needs are on hand and in good working condition.
• Maintain and adhere to budgetary guidelines with respect to breakage, inventory & preventative maintenance of dish machines.
• Conduct quarterly china, glass and silverware inventory with analysis.
• Ensure the delivery of excellent service by maintaining high staff morale and team spirit.
• Motivate, lead, coach and monitor performance of supervisors and all other team members.
• Actively promote a safe and hazard free work environment.  This includes ensuring proper food handling procedures (“Food Safe”), cleaning and storage of food containers, use of cleaning chemicals & PPE’s and the timely maintenance of dishwashing equipment in all kitchens.
• Participate in the training of new team members.
• Actively participate in the Fairmont Pacific Rim environmental program and department specific initiatives in working towards sustainable operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of two years recent (in the last three years) year recent experience (in the last two years) as a supervisor or manager, preferably in a stewarding department of a hotel, restaurant, cruise ship, or similar setting is mandatory
• Hospicality Diploma or certificate an asset

• Food Safe Level One or equivalent (colleagues responsibility to maintain this certification)
• WHIMIS 2015 / GHS certification  (colleagues responsibility to maintain this certification)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Fluent English language skills; both written and verbal
• A team player with proven success in relationship building and leading teams
• Excellent organizational skills and proven ability to work well with limited supervision
• Knowledge of safe working procedures for hazardous materials
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving excellent results
• Impeccable grooming and presentation
• Computer Skills; familiar with Microsoft Office suite; Excel, Word & Outlook Email

• Physical ability to perform the requirements of the job, including, but not limited to:
  • • Constant standing and walking throughout an 8 hour shift
    • Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs
    •  Frequent raising arms above shoulder height while lifting 20 lbs
    • Frequent kneeling, twisting, stooping, reaching
    • Ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps
    • Performing cleaning duties while on ladders or other elevated platforms
    • Ability to work in a hot and humid environment
    • No allergies or sensitivities to cleaning chemicals or equipment

NOTE: The position of kitchen steward is physically demanding. The successful applicant must be physically capable of standing/walking for the entirety of their shift excluding breaks, performing repetitive work, as well as lifting and carrying heavy loads.