Steward - Kitchen Utility Operations

About the role

JW Marriott in Lagos is looking for a Steward to manage the daily kitchen utility operations. The role covers dish room operations, night cleaning, back dock cleaning and maintenance, banquet plating and food running, and supervising kitchen associates who are not actively cooking. It is a full-time management position.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations: order and manage supplies, ensure workers have equipment, tools, uniforms and schedules, and monitor material inflow
• Coordinate banquet plating and food running with the Banquet Chef and Banquet Maitre'd, and enforce breakdown procedures for banquets, restaurants, room service and the cafeteria
• Control inventories of food, equipment, smallware and liquor, conduct china, glass and silver inventories, and report shortages
• Assist with dish room equipment repair and maintenance, inspect food holding and transport equipment, and maintain equipment in working order
• Purchase supplies and manage inventories within budget, supervise dish room shifts, and implement the brand's safety standards
• Ensure compliance with Food & Beverage policies, standards, procedures and applicable laws
• Provide exceptional customer service: attend meetings with executives and peers to improve service quality, empower associates, and set a positive example for guest relations
• Manage human resources: guide subordinates, set performance standards, recruit, interview, hire and promote staff, train them in safety and loss prevention, and support the departmental orientation program

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, or a 2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or a related major
• 4 years of experience in procurement, food and beverage, culinary or a related field, or 2 years of experience with a 2-year degree