Chief Steward (Trưởng Bộ Phận Tạp Vụ)

Have a positive attitude, take responsibility and initiative to resolve issues as well as communicate clearly with customers and colleagues.

Responsible for guiding Steward Supervisors and Stewards in their jobs.

Control and analyze cleanliness standard for kitchen areas, banquet rooms (back of the house), equipment, utensils, guests and team satisfaction, operating supplies, cleaning supplies, payroll, related costs, breakage and loss.

Responsible for implementing a detailed cleaning program as scheduled, monitoring the results of each action.

Keep up to date with new cleaning supplies, equipment, trends and systems in stewarding.

Assist the stewards during operations.

Responsible for the proper handling and maintenance of all equipment in the kitchen, storing and safekeeping all flatware, glassware, hollowware, utensils and related equipment.

Ensure all cleaning supplies and equipment are sufficiently stocked.

Maintain and update the steward operating manual, chemical charts and cleaning chart for the team’s reference.

Prepare and monitor the requisition of all chemicals and equipment.

Report all accidents and incidents.

Conduct and prepare the monthly operating equipment inventory.

Report and monitor the breakage and loss report for operating equipment.

Prepare purchase requisition for operating equipment and cleaning supplies.

Coordinate with the Engineering department for the preventive maintenance system for exhaust, drainage, burners, fryers, refrigerators, freezers and other major equipment.

Inspect all stewarding supplies and equipment received, according to the established specification.

Ensure that the level of sanitation in all areas of the kitchen, canteen, and storerooms are up to sanitation standards.

Check daily that all kitchen equipment and cleaning equipment are in safe and good working condition.

Update and review cleaning products, purchase specifications and cleaning methods to ensure the highest possible standard at all times.

Gives direction and check set-up of buffet set in the outlet and banquet functions.

Provide active supervision during the implementation of cleaning schedules.

Monitor the daily, weekly and monthly banquet functions, outlet promotions and activities, to plan for provision of equipment and manpower.

Acquire contact from various hotels in the city to secure additional equipment for big functions and events.

Knowledgeable on fire safety and security procedures in relation to stewarding operations.

Knowledgeable of all job description in stewarding section and capable of performing the tasks as required.

Check and maintain the sanitation level of the garbage room, both wet and dry.

Coordinate with Finance and Security in processing disposal sales.

Actively seek verbal feedback from customers and team members during service period.

Assist in the restaurant and bar during busy days or special events.

Knowledgeable of departmental standards and able to explain the standards to team members.

Assess team members’ performance against departmental standards.

Describe, assign and delegate duties and authority for stewarding operations.

Plan ahead and ensure adequate resources are available.

Ensure shifts are reviewed, handovers and briefings are carried out.

Establish good communication and teamwork within the kitchen team and others.

Keep the team up to date about departmental, hotel, company activities, special events and restaurant promotions through regular communication meetings and memos.

Assist with selecting, training, coaching and developing team members to meet current and future needs of the department and the hotel.

Ensure the health, safety and well-being of customers and all team members.

The Management reserves the right to make changes to this job description at its sole discretion and without advance notice.

Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.