Assistant Executive Steward

YOUR MISSION (The Job Description):

The Assistant Executive Steward will play an important role in the oversight of all Steward Department operations. Making sure the food and beverage outlets run smoothly and efficiently while ensuring health, safety, and sanitation standards are consistent and in line with policy and procedures.

Expanding beyond restaurant or hotel banquet operations, but as a hub for gatherings and entertainment, our goal is to create an ambiance where locals and visitors feel at home. This is achieved with a solid grounded team led by a seasoned hospitality professional, the Assistant Executive Steward.

Qualifications

THE NITTY-GRITTY (The Essential Job Duties):

This role will work closely with the Executive Steward, Executive Chef, and Sous Chef to:

• Assist with hiring, motivating, evaluating, and if necessary, recommend disciplinary actions of employees within the Stewards department
• Ensuring all employees have the proper resources and training to perform the duties of their job
• Maintain open lines of communication with all departments
• Maintain a clean and always organized front desk area
• Order and receive all non-food items within the Food & Beverage department
• Recommend replacement parts for equipment in the food department
• Ensure all equipment within the department is in working order and up to company standards
• Other duties assigned by management

WHAT IT TAKES (The Qualities We Look For)

• Great team player with the ability to create excellent working relationships across the group. Collaborative approach with all departments
• Ability to break down barriers and resolve potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly
• Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of management
• Creativity and innovation are essential!
• Ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach
• Ability to anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible
• Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
• Excellent customer relations, communication, presentation, and organization skills are of utmost importance
• Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once
• Enthusiastic, passionate, able to inspire and motivate others
• Leadership ability and behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original, personable, and strive to deliver high-quality and brilliant customer service

MUST HAVE'S

• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees
• Previous Stewarding experience
• Knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to communicate, verbally and written, in English

WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE'S

• Supervisory experience involving scheduling and manpower counts preferred
• Complete understanding of all operations of the Stewards department
• A minimum of two years progressive experience within the Stewards department
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

THE WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting, bending, reaching, stooping, and kneeling
• Working environment includes e