Chief Steward - InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

IHG•Los Angeles, CA

6h•$86,000 - $96,000•Onsite

About The Position

Do you see yourself as a Chief Steward? What's your passion? At IHG we're interested in YOU. We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team. As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests a personal and enriching experience. If you’d like to embrace a wider world of experiences and opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand. The InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown Hotel is located in the Wilshire Grand building, standing 73 stories tall in the core of Downtown’s historic, entertainment, financial, arts, and sports districts. Ideally placed at the heart of the revitalized, energy-charged urban center of the United States’ second-largest city, the hotel provides first-class hospitality that seamlessly intertwines with the fabric of the burgeoning Downtown area.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of Stewarding leadership experience in high volume hotel, resort, casino or restaurant operations in a full-service outlet or similar setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in administrative duties which includes scheduling and payroll documentation for employees of 50 people and above
High school diploma or equivalent and two years’ experience in stewarding, kitchen maintenance, kitchen operations or similar, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
This job requires ability to perform the following: Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds Standing up and moving about the kitchen Handling food, objects, products and utensils Bending, stooping, kneeling
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others.
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized when assisting in the scheduling of the stewarding staff, or when monitoring inventory.
May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of food and beverage service operation preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise day-to-day operation of stewarding department.
Responsible for total maintenance and sanitation in all food production service areas.
Control storeroom orders and issue all chinaware, silverware and glassware.
Ensure all food and beverage outlets have sufficient equipment to perform adequately.
Control and analyze cost, breakage and quality of support provided to outlets, banquets and other areas.
Monitor condition and cleanliness of equipment.
Control expenses in accordance with established budget.
Participation in the preparation of the annual stewarding operating budget which supports the overall objectives of the Food & Beverage Department.
Maintain procedures for security of inventory.
Supervise day-to-day operations and assignments of the stewarding staff, communicate objectives and expectations, and assign/schedule work.
Communicate and enforce policies and procedures.
Recommend and initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resources - related actions in accordance with company rules and policies.
Alert management of potentially serious issues.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
Educate employees on current safety issues to ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Inform management of hazardous situations, emergencies or threats to the security of guests, employees or hotel assets.
Schedule preventative maintenance and repairs as needed.
Ensure that equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
Manage the stewarding function in all kitchen areas to promote overall cleanliness, sanitation and compliance with state and local health regulations.
Stewarding functions include setting up workstations, cleanliness and storage of dishes, filling dish machines, ensuring correct chemical levels, maintaining efficient traffic patterns in kitchen, etc.
Determine the minimum and maximum stocks and control the par stocks of all materials and equipment.
Liaise with the Purchasing Department and suppliers regarding purchasing needs for the stewarding operation.
Conduct daily briefings as needed to obtain optimal results.
May conduct inventories as needed.
May assist with other duties as needed which may include but is not limited to providing assistance with food dish-up, completing set-up sheets, etc.

Benefits

In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which can include healthcare and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and a matched 401(k) program.
Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as the chance to work with a great team of people.
Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

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