Chief Steward at TUI | April 2024

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Locally employed contract

Join The Mora as Chief Steward responsible for the efficient operation of all food & beverage sanitation, to include outlets, lounges, banquets, pastry shops, employee cafeteria, all kitchen food preparation areas, dry and wet garbage rooms, and the cleanliness of the loading bay. 

The Chief Steward reports to the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage Director.

ABOUT THE JOB

• Lead, mentor, and manage the kitchen stewarding team, including dishwashers, pot washers, and cleaners.
• Sets clear expectations and provides feedback to the team.
• Ensures impeccable sanitation in kitchen and storage areas.
• Enforces health and safety protocols and food safety standards.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment.
• Controls inventory costs within budget constraints.
• Reports equipment malfunctions for repair.
• Develops waste reduction and recycling programs.
• Monitors and controls waste disposal costs.
• Inspects and approves cleaned dishes and utensils for quality.
• Collaborates with the executive chef and kitchen staff.
• Provides ongoing training and development for the team.
• Manages departmental budget and controls costs.
• Maintains compliance with local regulations and records.
• Oversees sanitation, cleanliness, and hygiene.
• Supervises stewarding department employees.
• Manages inventory and labor costs.
• Ensures equipment is in working order.
• Enforces operational standards and employee management.
• Promotes teamwork, safety, and asset management.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong motivational skills and can demonstrates leadership qualities.
• Effective leadership and training abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Self-discipline, initiative, and leadership qualities.
• Polite, pleasant demeanour with a neat appearance.
• Skill in motivating employees to work as a cohesive team.
• Possesses creativity, professionalism, and human resources management capabilities.
• Capable of handling pressure and resolving restaurant issues.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize tasks such as cost management while maintaining operational standards.
• Strong organizational skills and meeting deadlines.
• Profound knowledge of food and beverage, including wine and spirits.
• Prior operational experience is required.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, expenses, and payroll control.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Effective communication skills for diverse staff.
• Strategic thinking and planning capabilities.
• Regular quality inspections and staff monitoring.
• Ensures departmental organization and cleanliness, conducts shifts, and participates in F&B communication meetings for motivation and celebration.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

• Competitive salary as standard.
• Additional reward model including financial, travel, health & wellbeing, and lifestyle.
• Accommodation in the hotel with full board in main restaurant.
• Return ticket every 12 working months (for expat).
• Working within a fast-growing international hotel company within the world’s leading tourism group.
• We promote career development with a wide range of international opportunities across our business with an exceptional approach to your learning – access to free learning platforms & language lessons.

The Mora is a new 5* hotel brand, combining laid-back, contemporary luxury with a highly tailored and flexible approach that lets guests follow their mood into the moment. Whether it’s breakfast at 2pm, a relaxing spa treatment on the beach, or downtime in the room with a favorite cocktail, they set the schedule for a holiday that is an energy source for life. We are driven by curiosity and inquisitiveness, constantly seeking to reimagine the ordinary to elevate the experience for every guest. Because we know it’s not just the grand gestures that make a stay remarkable, it’s all the small moments too. 

TUI is the world’s leading tourism group. The broad portfolio gathered under the Group umbrella consists of strong tour operators, 1,600 travel agencies and leading online portals, five airlines with around 150 aircraft, over 400 hotels, 15 cruise liners and many incoming agencies in all major holiday destinations around the globe. It covers the entire tourism value chain under one roof. This integrated offering enables us to provide our 27 million customers with an unmatched holiday experience in 180 regions.