The primary goal of the Assistant Chief Steward is to provide sanitation management/services as well as set up and break down of all events (tables, chairs) while adhering to company policies and complying with budget restraints. The Assistant Chief Steward assists the Chief Steward in promoting company mission, culture and philosophy. He/she will support the Chief Steward in the leadership of the team and ensuring that all standards are maintained.
Summary of Duties & Responsibilities:- Implement, maintain and monitor department standard operating procedures and develop as needed.
- Ensure the efficiency of the team by providing supervision to the team- scheduling employees for work, conducting evaluations, provide coaching and recommend disciplinary actions.
- Oversee timely set-up, break-down and maintenance of the equipment.
- Responsible for the organization, cleaning, sanitation standards and consistent maintenance of all front of the house (FOH) areas, including bars, restaurants and storerooms.
- Responsible for managing all FOH equipment maintenance and repairs.
- Maintenance, cleanliness, sanitation and upkeep of all FOH storage areas.
- Compiles and maintains records of quantity, type and value of circulating inventory in establishment.
- Verifies clerical computations against physical count of inventories and adjusts errors in computation or count or investigates and reports reasons for discrepancies.
- Investigate any reasons for discarded/ unusable items.
- Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and training sessions.
- Be familiar with and follow all company emergency and safety procedures.
- Good management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work in a fast- pace, high energy and demanding work environment
- Ability to work under pressure
- Good knowledge of the hotel operations or ability to learn quickly
- Team player with an ability to motivate team members
- Dedicated, hard-working, self – motivated and solution oriented
- Excellent time management skills; ability to prioritize and coordinate details; ability to multi-task and use initiative.
- Ability to work flexible hours and multitask
- Practice safety standards at all times
- Associate Degree in Food & Beverage Management
- At least 3-4 years’ experience at the management level within a 5-star hotel in related field
- Knowledge of excel and word
- Experience managing a team of over 50 persons
- Valid Food Handlers permit
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Health & Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Uniform & Meals
- Staff Transportation
- Accommodation (Conditions Apply)
- Training and Development
- Numerous growth and promotion opportunities