Chief Steward – The Ritz-Carlton – Perth

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Job Number 19147342
Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location The Ritz-Carlton| Perth| 1 Barrack Street| Perth| Western
Australia| Australia
Brand The Ritz-Carlton
Schedule Full-time
Relocation? No
Position Type Management

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At more than 80 award-winning properties worldwide| The Ritz-Carlton Ladies
and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays
with us| the experience stays with them. As the premier worldwide provider of
luxury experiences| we set the standard for rare and special luxury service
the world over. We invite you to explore The Ritz-Carlton.

Owned by multinational developer| Far East Consortium| The Ritz-Carlton| Perth
will be a prominent anchor point within Perth’s Elizabeth Quay development.
Sitting just 30 metres from the waterfront| the 205-room hotel will occupy a
28-storey tower| which will also include a selection of impressive residential
apartments. The Ritz-Carlton| Perth| together with The Towers at Elizabeth
Quay| an upscale residential development located beside the hotel| will sit
atop exclusive retail space| fine-dining experiences| and waterfront access.
The Ritz-Carlton| Perth will also offer guests world-class amenities|
including four distinctive restaurants and bars. The hotel is also ideally
positioned to accommodate conference and meeting space demand in the city with
2|000 square metres of conference space| including a spacious 572 square
metres ballroom fitted with the latest AV technology. Other facilities at the
hotel include a Fitness Centre| which offers a gym| spa| and outdoor infinity
swimming pool| while an open-roof courtyard with tropical| landscaped gardens
creates a resort feel in a bustling city.

The hotel is set to open November 2019.

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the daily kitchen utility operations and staff. Areas of
responsibilities include dish room operations| night cleaning| back dock
cleaning and maintenance| banquet plating and food running. Supervises kitchen
employees not actively engaged in cooking (e.g.| dishwashers| kitchen helpers|
etc.). Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while
maintaining the operating budget.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the procurement| food and
beverage| culinary| or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management| Hospitality| Business
Administration| or related major; 2 years experience in the procurement| food
and beverage| culinary| or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Day-to-Day Operations

• Orders and manages necessary supplies. Ensuring workers have supplies|
equipment| tools| and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.

• Schedules events| programs| and activities| as well as the work of others.

• Monitors the inflow of ordered materials and the maintenance of current
materials.

• Conducts china| glass and silver inventories.

• Controls inventories of food| equipment| smallware| and liquor| and report
shortages to designated personnel.

• Inspects supplies| equipment| and work areas in order to ensure efficient
service and conformance to standards.

• Investigates reports and follows-up on employee accidents.

• Manages all equipment| china| glass and silver (e.g.| adequate clean
supplies of each).

• Supervises employees ability to follow loss prevention policies to prevent
accidents and control costs.

• Enforces proper cleaning routines for serviceware| 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 all applicable laws and regulations.

• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

• Informs and/or updates the executives| the peers and the subordinates on
relevant information in a timely manner.

Leading Kitchen Team

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead| influence| and
encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making;
demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations.
Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees|
absence.

• Provides the leadership| vision and direction to bring together and
prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and
effective.

• Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• 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.

• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions
for each position.

• Establishes and maintains open| collaborative relationships with employees.

• Participates in the management of department|s controllable expenses to
achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

• Strives to improve service performance.

• Solicits employee feedback.

• Understands the impact of department|s operation on the overall property
financial goals and objectives.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Attends meetings and communicates with executive| peers| and subordinates as
an effort to improve quality of service.

• Manages day-to-day operations| ensures the quality| standards and meeting
the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses
on continuous improvement.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates| including setting
performance standards and monitoring performance.

• Recruits| interviews| selects| hires| and promotes employees in the
organization.

• Trains employees in safety procedures.

• Provides feedback to individuals based on observation of service behaviors.

• Reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee
problems or concerns.

• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to
Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer
Review Process.

• Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

• Ensures utility staff is properly trained regarding sanitation| equipment
handling and chemical usage.

• Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.

_The Ritz-Carlton is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a
diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The Ritz-Carlton does
not discriminate on the basis of disability| veteran status or any other basis
protected under federal| state or local laws._

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