Chief Steward

AccorHotel • Richmond, BC

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Vancouver Airport begins behind the scenes with our Food & Beverage team’s commitment to safe and efficient operations. Showcase your leadership strengths and model our service culture as Chief Steward, where you will ensure a superior standard for all flatware, tableware and kitchen equipment in support of our Culinary and F&B teams.

Requirements

• Proven leadership ability that supports an environment of employee growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork, and exceptional customer service
• Leadership experience, ideally in Food & Beverage with operational knowledge of Stewarding an asset
• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC Policies & Regulations an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill, both written and verbal
• Team player with coaching, motivation and training abilities
• Thorough working knowledge of GHS regulations and guidelines an asset
• Computer skills (MS Office software)

Responsibilities

• Manage the Stewarding team through recruitment, coaching, development and recognition
• Supervise and assist an experienced team of 12 stewards to complete their daily tasks, when needed
• Maintain accurate records and reports of breakage and inventory
• Coordinate with F&B in establishing operating par stocks
• Create and maintain service schedules of all Kitchen and dishwashing equipment, taking action of any deficiencies
• Ensure Stewarding and Kitchen areas are maintained to the highest cleanliness standards and cleaning schedules are followed
• Ensure all staff are trained on chemical handling (GHS)
• Liaise with night cleaners to ensure efficiency and accountability
• Conduct monthly communication meetings
• Supervise & assist with the set up, service and take down of catering events
• Ensure all administrative duties for Kitchen and Stewarding are complete including schedules, payroll, etc.
• Create, maintain and adhere to annual budget for Stewarding department
• Co-chair of Sustainability committee, championing all hotel environmental initiatives and implementing corporate standards
• Ensure monitoring and reducing of food waste for the Food & Beverage division
• Own and action Food & Beverage audits
• Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards and audits
• Divisional Lead on Health, Safety & Wellness policies, initiatives and audits
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• The opportunity to live, work and play across the world through our employee travel and internal transfer programs
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability and DEI Committees
• Generous Perks – complimentary dry cleaning, duty meal in our colleague dining room, transit reimbursement, complimentary hotel stay through Be Our Guest program
• Hotel & Dining Discounts – Employee benefit card offering discounted room and food & beverage rates at Fairmont & Accor properties worldwide
• Comprehensive Benefits – extended medical, dental, vision, company-matched Pension Plan and more
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, holiday, and special leave
• Eligibility for Leadership Incentive bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed