Chief steward

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By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, 

• Ensure the highest quality of cleanliness and organization in all food service areas and service equipment 
• Lead sanitation efforts and ensure compliance with health and safety standards, deeply involved in audits and inspections 
• Manage all Stewarding team members including hiring, training, performance management, scheduling, assignment of daily duties and long term projects 
• Monitor and control the operational budget, labor costs, equipment and supply requisition 
• Maintain weekly schedules to ensure optimum service in all F&B areas 
• Responsible for purchasing of glass, china, silverware, linen for the food and beverage department. 
• Responsible for preserving hotel assets by playing a leading role in minimizing breakage, ensuring proper usage and prompt preventative maintenance 
• Manage communication with outside contractors regarding maintenance and renovations 
• Administer coaching, counseling and corrective action accordingly 
• Take part in the Hotel’s Planet 21 sustainability committee 
• Is always visible and actively involved during higher service volumes 
• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service 
• Other duties as assigned 

• 3 years of experience in same position is an asset  
• Experience in food and beverage operation in a luxury Hotel is preferred 
• Well-versed in local and government legislation including OSHA, Health Department and Ecolab guidelines to ensure full compliance and safety in all areas 
• Committed to having a full understanding of health, safety and environmental practices in the workplace 
• Collective bargaining experience advantageous 
• Excellent understanding of budget and budget controls 
• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays 
• Must be results oriented, very organized, highly motivated and able to work under pressure 
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, written and organizational skills 
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite 
• Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to): 
• Requires extended periods of standing and walking throughout shifts, as well as medium to heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of objects, 

Your team and working environment:

• Sofitel Shahd Al-Madinah boasts a landmark location in the center of Madinah, a short walk from the northern entrance of the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. The property features 469 keys, including the most luxurious suite in Madinah, two- and three-bedroom suites, three dining outlets, an executive lounge, two meeting rooms and a fitness center with a gym, stand out as a beacon of modern luxury and French savoir-faire, blending the brand’s unique sense of joie de vivre with the very best of the local.