STEWARDING MANAGER

at  Park Hyatt Toronto

Summary
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those around you, be part of something bigger, and love where you work?
Join a community that values respect, integrity, inclusion, empathy, experimentation, and well-being. At Hyatt, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our purpose: to care for people so they can be their best.
Recently renovated with striking architecture, art, and bespoke culinary experiences, Park Hyatt Toronto offers a sophisticated, approachable luxury with a distinct character highlighting our Yorkville location.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Chief Steward or Manager within hotel Food & beverage
• Service focused personality is essential
• Must have a flexible schedule, be highly motivated and quality driven
• Detail oriented yet able to excel while multi-tasking
• Able to accept responsibility and lead by example
• Computer skills as well as familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills
• Working in an unionized environment is an asse

• Supervise the duties of all stewarding department employees, facilities, operation and costs.
• Supervise the sanitation, cleanliness, hygiene as well as the quality level of product and services.
• Ensure Back of House areas are maintained to the highest cleanliness standards and cleaning schedules are followed and completed.
• Direct and assist Stewards in order to make clean up more efficient.
• Ensure water temperature, and chemical levels are appropriate for cleaning and documented.
• Assist with Banquet plate-ups and buffet by transporting and ensuring adequate stock.
• Assist Chefs and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed.
• Check more specifically the proper use of chemicals and washing accessories.
• Coordinate with the Stewarding Manager in establishing minimum and maximum operating par stocks and supplies and approve storeroom requisition.
• Co-ordinate with the Assistant Food & Beverage Manager and Outlet Managers to check their requirements for the day and the next day.
• Assist in the location, movement and storage of banquet operational equipment.
• Assist in the stock take of equipment and other items as required.
• Work closely with the Chef, Banquets & Catering Manager to anticipate guest needs.
• Work with all departments to ensure items that are required for service are available when needed.
• Take all necessary actions to reduce the loss of silverware / flatware.
• Take all necessary actions to reduce breakage of China and Glasswares.
• Supervises employees’ ability to follow loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs.
• Enforces proper cleaning routines for service ware, equipment, floors, etc.
• Enforces proper use and cleaning of all dish room machinery.
• Ensures all food holding and transport equipment is in working order.
• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
• Ensuring Stewarding staffs have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.
• Prepare monthly reports on shortages in china silverware and equipment and requisition replacements as required while following budget guidelines.
• Lead and manage the Stewarding team in all aspects of the department and ensure standards are followed.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Serves as a role model for the stewarding teams to demonstrate appropriate behaviours.
• Carry out any other reasonable task set by the Hotel’s Management.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as an Assistant Chief Steward or Manager within hotel Food & beverage
• Service focused personality is essential
• Must have a flexible schedule, be highly motivated and quality driven
• Detail oriented yet able to excel while multi-tasking
• Able to accept responsibility and lead by example
• Computer skills as well as familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills
• Working in an unionized environment is an asset