Kitchen Stewarding Manager

Additional Information

Job Number

Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary

LocationJW Marriott Hotel Kolkata, 4A, J.B.S. Haldane Avenue, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, 700105

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in the management of the daily kitchen utility operations and staff. Areas of responsibilities include dish room operations, night cleaning, back dock cleaning and maintenance, banquet plating and food running. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the procurement, food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the procurement, food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Managing Day-to-Day Operations

• Orders and manages necessary supplies. Verifies that workers have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.

• Schedules events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

• Monitors the inflow of ordered materials and the maintenance of current materials.

• Conducts china, glass and silver inventories.

• Controls inventories of food, equipment, smallware, and liquor, and report shortages to designated personnel.

• Inspects supplies, equipment, and work areas in order to verify efficient service and conformance to standards.

• Investigates reports and follows-up on employee accidents.

• Manages all equipment, china, glass and silver (e.g., adequate clean supplies of each).

• Follows loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs.

• Enforces proper cleaning routines for serviceware, equipment, floors, etc.

• Enforces proper use and cleaning of all dish room machinery.

• Verifies all food holding and transport equipment is in working order.

• Verifies compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Verifies compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

• Informs and/or updates the executives, the peers and the subordinates on relevant information in a timely manner.

Assisting in Leading Kitchen Team

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Assists with management of employees and management of all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.

• Verifies and assists with maintaining the productivity level of employees.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Celebrates successes by publicly recognizing the contributions of team members.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees.

• Participates in the management of department's controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

• Strives to improve service performance.

• Solicits employee feedback.

• Understands the impact of department's operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives.

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, verifies that the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

Assisting in Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

• Assists with recruiting, interviews, hiring and promoting employees in the organization.

• Trains employees in safety procedures.

• Provides feedback to individuals based on observation of service behaviors.

• Reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

• Verifies that property policies are administered fairly and consistently.

• Verifies that utility staff is properly trained regarding sanitation, equipment handling and chemical usage.

• Participates in employee progressive discipline procedures.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.