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 of proven experience in managing 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.