Stewarding Team Leader

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At Four Seasons we consider life and work to be richer when we truly connect
with the people and the environment around us.
Our family members are masters at their crafts - a gardener can become an
artist, a manager a conductor, a chef an inventor. We look for employees who
share the Golden Rule: people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we
would have them treat us. We look for our people to characterize a shared
passion for excellence and to infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do.
About Four Seasons
Founded in ‎1960, Four Seasons continues to define the future of luxury
hospitality with extraordinary imagination, unwavering commitment to the
highest standards of quality, and the most genuine and customized service.
Currently operating ‎121 hotels and private residences in major city centers
and resort destination in ‎43 countries, and with more than ‎60 projects in
development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world's best hotels and
most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards.
As the leader in branded residences since ‎1982, Four Seasons currently operate
‎38 residential properties around the world and ‎80% of the projects in our
pipeline contain a residential component.
Main Duties/Description:
* Supervise and participate in the cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation of china, glass, silver, kitchen equipment and kitchen production areas in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe work environment.
* Execute all tasks of each steward position in the department.
* Supervise and coordinate the activities of all stewards to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department; ensure the proper use of and preventative maintenance of all machinery and equipment used by the Stewarding department.
* Ensure the neatness, cleanliness and order of all kitchens, back of the house areas, storage areas, employee dining room, Stewarding Department machinery, compactor room, carts and tables through constant monitoring and a vigorous cleaning schedule; Maintain controls against theft and waste.
* Assure proper sanitation and hygiene techniques as well as the movement of garbage throughout the hotel.
* Maintain the wash ware operation to ensure proper supply of clean silverware.
* Control breakage of all small ware, inspect garbage containers regularly.
* Assist in setting up and carrying out inventories, assist in maintaining all kitchen equipment and dish machines in proper working order; ensures and controls usage of cleaning supplies and maintain hand washing facilities in kitchens.
* Store, stock, inventory, collect, wash and restock china, silver, glass and other equipment in designated areas of the hotel according to a predetermined par stock.
* Work closely with the Chef, Director of F&B, the Banquet Chef and Banquet Manager to coordinate banquet activities including an adequate supply of small ware for banquet set-up, the preparation and distribution of coffee, hot water, condiments, etc., the dish-up and delivery of food to the proper location, and the delivery of unused food items to the kitchen.
* Perform the duties of the Executive Steward or Assistant Executive Steward in their absence.
* Work closely with the Hygiene Manager to ensure HACCP compliance.
* Assist in supervising the overnight cleaning shift.
Requirements:
* Minimum of three years' experience working in a similar position in five star luxury hotels.
* Fluent level of English both written and spoken.
The benefits offered by Four Seasons Hotel Kuwait include:
* Full board shared living accommodation in a high quality, well-resourced compound
* Complimentary nights at FS Hotels worldwide
* Regular social and sporting events
* Paid home leave tickets
* Quality employee meals
* Free transportation to and from work
High speed Wi-Fi internet in accommodation and employee transportation buses