Chief Steward – Riyadh – Saudi Arabia – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Every memorable dining experience at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts 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 Banquets teams.

Hotel Overview: Located just north of the city, Fairmont Riyadh will be part of a new mixed-use development project comprising the hotel, a convention center and commercial real estate space that will house multinational corporations as well as regional companies. The hotel will feature 298 spacious guestrooms, including Fairmont Gold. Guests will enjoy a selection of dining venues as well as spa and fitness facilities. The convention center comprises 4,000 square meters of meeting and function space.

Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow Colleagues
Lead and manage the Stewarding team in all aspects of the department and ensure standards are followed
Balance operational, administrative and Colleague needs
Conduct regularly scheduled departmental meetings
Supervise and maintain the sanitation of kitchen equipment and other areas assigned
Ensure all banquet event orders are reviewed and ensure proper set-ups are in place
Prepare monthly reports on shortages in chinasilverware and equipment and requisition replacements as required while following budget guidelines
Work closely with the Chef, Director of Banquets/Catering to anticipate guest needs
Order and control all inventory of cleaning compounds
Ensure all equipment is in working order and report any items in need of repair
Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Previous leadership experience in a Stewarding department required
Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
University/College degree in a related discipline an asset
Highly responsible & reliable
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Visa Requirements: Selected candidate will be provided visa to have legal work permit as per the country law.

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