Chief Steward

The Chief Steward at Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong supervises and coordinates activities of pantry, storeroom, and non-cooking kitchen workers, as well as purchases kitchen supplies and equipment. This role involves ensuring cleanliness and order in kitchens, workrooms, and storerooms, and coordinating the work of non-cooking kitchen and storeroom workers. 

A little taste of your day-to-day Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be: 

• Supervising and coordinating activities of pantry, storeroom, and non-cooking kitchen workers 

• Inspecting kitchens, workrooms, storerooms, and equipment for cleanliness and order 

• Coordinating work of non-cooking kitchen and storeroom workers engaged in dishwashing, silver cleaning, and storage and distribution of foodstuffs and supplies 

• Conferring with Manager or catering department concerning banquet arrangements for food service, equipment, and extra employees 

• Hiring and discharging employees, posting time and production records 

• Observing and evaluating employees' performance to improve efficiency and guard against theft and wastage 

• Taking inventories of china, silverware, and glassware, reporting shortages, and requisitioning replacement of equipment. 

What we need from you 

• A minimum of 2 years proven experience in supervising and coordinating kitchen and storeroom activities for full-service hotels 

• A diploma or vocational certificate in culinary skills, hospitality management or related field 

• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and order in kitchen facilities 

• Strong understanding of inventory management and requisitioning replacement of equipment 

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with managers and catering departments 

• Ability to hire, train, and evaluate employees effectively 

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required 

• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office 

• Good command in both English and Chinese, speaking and writing.