Job Description

Job Number 23124243
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location The Westin Nova Scotian, 1181 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? Y
Position Type Management

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, New Castle Hotels, LLC. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel\xe2\x80\x99s employment policies and practices, including the selection and hiring process. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International.

The primary function of the Chief Steward is to supervise, coordinate and direct the operations of the Stewarding Department in an effective, efficient and profitable manner. The Chief Steward is expected to maintain the smooth operation of their department to maximize labor efficiency, maintain budgeted labor costs, guarantee safe working conditions, and keep the highest standards of sanitation. In your role, a clean and sanitary kitchen makes you smile and you know just how to keep everything to the high sanitation standards expected of your team. Your staff make the kitchen shine and understand that spotless -- be it flatware, dishes, pots, a stove or the actual kitchen itself - is essential as both guests and associates rely on the stewarding department for their continued good health.

You are a Chief Steward and in that role you will:

• Be a Details Person -- ensuring the cleanliness of all dishware, service ware, cookware, utensils and related, including polishing stainless and silver ware as needed.

• Understand Clean and Sanitary -- the need for your team to maintain the kitchen by keeping all equipment -- ovens, floors, walls, walk ins, vents, cooking services, trash bins, etc. -- clean and sanitary. From time to time you will hve your stewards do a deep cleaning to keep all up to standards.

• Walk the Talk -- as the Chief Steward you need to be walking your hotel kitchen(s) every day -- getting out and inspecting the areas you are responsible for and training or retraining your team when things don\'t meet expectations.

• Be a Leader - Lead a diverse, motivated team.

• Be a Safety & Security Agent -- follow your hotel\'s established safety and security policies & procedures as well as all OSHA guidelines, reporting issues to maintenance and/or security. Be Manager on Duty if requested.

Position Summary: The primary function of the Chief Steward is to supervise, coordinate and direct the operations of the Stewarding department in an effective, efficient and profitable manner. Based on established guidelines, they must keep work area clean and organized as well as conduct their self in a positive professional manner.

Accountabilities: The Chief Steward is expected to take a hands-on approach to maintain the smooth operation of the Stewarding department to maximize labor efficiency, maintain budgeted labor costs, guarantee safe working conditions, keep the highest standards of sanitation, monitor/control daily food & beverage costs and safeguard inventories. The Chief Steward reports directly to Food & Beverage Director and Executive Chef.

Education & Experience:

• At least two (2) year of progressive experience in the procurement, food & beverage, culinary or related field

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Previous leadership/supervisory responsibility required

• Previous experience with inventory management required

• Computer experience required e.g. Word and Excel

• Food Safe and First Aid certifications preferred

• Valid NS Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License required (must be able to deliver offsite catering)

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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