Chief Steward

13 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Careers at Marriott Full time

Join our Ladies & Gentlemen - Chief Steward

At The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, we believe excellence starts from the ground up and our stewarding operation plays a critical role in delivering flawless culinary experiences. We are seeking a hands-on and detail-focused Chief Steward to lead our in-house/outsourced stewarding team, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, compliance, and kitchen support on a Full-Time basis. 

Who we're looking for:

  • Full working rights in Australia
  • A hands-on and proactive leader with prior experience in a Chief Steward or stewarding leadership role within a luxury hotel or high-volume restaurant
  • Strong knowledge of chemical handling, WHS, HACCP, and food safety protocols
  • Exceptional organisational and inventory management skills
  • Ability to lead, coach, and inspire both internal and outsourced team members
  • Calm, solutions-focused, and meticulous with documentation and audits
  • Flexibility to work across varied shifts, including weekends and public holidays

Job Summary: 

  • Oversee and coordinate the cleaning of all kitchen areas and equipment in accordance with the hotel's Food Safety and HACCP standards
  • Supervise an in-house/outsourced stewarding team, ensuring alignment with Ritz-Carlton brand standards and operational excellence
  • Maintain accurate inventory and storage of cleaning chemicals, supplies, kitchen consumables, and operating equipment
  • Manage proper storage, tracking and upkeep of kitchen equipment and crockery, ensuring availability and accountability across all outlets
  • Create and manage breakage reports, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to reduce loss
  • Keep thorough records and reports for audit and compliance purposes, ensuring readiness for internal and external inspections
  • Champion safe chemical handling, WHS compliance and food safety practices within stewarding operations
  • Train, develop, and motivate stewarding team members to deliver excellence with pride and discipline
  • Collaborate with Culinary and Engineering teams to ensure all back-of-house areas and equipment are clean, functional, and service-ready
  • Orders and manages necessary supplies. Ensuring workers have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.
  • Supervises dishroom shift operations.
  • Manages all equipment, china, glass and silver and ensures adequate clean supplies of each.
  • Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
  • Enforces proper breakdown procedures for banquets, restaurants, room service and employee cafeteria.
  • Conducts china, glass and silver inventories.
  • Purchases appropriate supplies and manage inventories according to budget.
  • Ensures employees maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
  • Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.
  • Schedules employees to business demands and for tracks employee time and attendance.
  • Manages payroll administration.
  • Ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
  • Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas in order to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.
  • Control inventories of food, equipment, smallware, and liquor, and report shortages to designated personnel.

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.
  • Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
  • Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

Our Benefits:

  • Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends
  • Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month
  • Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
  • Genuine care for associates' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is part of Marriott International's Luxury portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90+ years. Apply now

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