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Job Title


Chief Steward


Company : Accor Hotels


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-05-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Company DescriptionWhy work for Fairmont Vancouver Airport?Steps away from the airline gates, Fairmont Vancouver Airport offers 386 beautifully appointed accommodations and is the only hotel located within Vancouver International Airport. Our guest rooms and suites are spacious with soundproofed, floor-to-ceiling windows and unobstructed views of the airport runways and North Shore Mountains. Newly renovated, Fairmont Gold rooms are located on the top floor of the hotel with access to first class service and amenities, including the exclusive Fairmont Gold Lounge.What is in it for you:Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwideLearning programs through our Academies and the opportunity to earn qualifications while you workOpportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!Ability to make a difference in the local community through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Sustainability and DEI CommitteesComplimentary daily duty meal in our Colleague CafeteriaComplimentary uniform and uniform laundering, or dry cleaning of personal business attireComplimentary hotel stay for 2 with F&B dining credit through our “Be Our Guest” programAnnual paid vacation, 12 statutory holidays, 1 special day and 5 days of paid sick leaveAllowance for YVR employee parking pass OR Translink reimbursement for monthly passesLeadership cell phone allowanceComprehensive extended benefits including medical, dental, vision, short term disability and AD&DCompany matched DCPP contributionsEligible for Leadership Incentive bonuses in addition to base salarySalary range of $72,000 - $74,000 commensurate with experienceJob DescriptionChief StewardEvery memorable dining experience at Fairmont Vancouver Airport begins behind the scenes with our Food & Beverage team’s commitment to safe and efficient operations. Showcase your leadership strengths and model our service culture as Chief Steward, where you will ensure a superior standard for all flatware, tableware and kitchen equipment in support of our Culinary and F&B teams.What you will be doing:Manage the Stewarding team through recruitment, coaching, development and recognitionSupervise and assist an experienced team of 12 stewards to complete their daily tasks, when neededMaintain accurate records and reports of breakage and inventoryCoordinate with F&B in establishing operating par stocksCreate and maintain service schedules of all Kitchen and dishwashing equipment, taking action of any deficienciesEnsure Stewarding and Kitchen areas are maintained to the highest cleanliness standards and cleaning schedules are followedEnsure all staff are trained on chemical handling (GHS)Liaise with night cleaners to ensure efficiency and accountabilityConduct monthly communication meetingsSupervise & assist with the set-up, service and take down of catering eventsEnsure all administrative duties for Kitchen and Stewarding are complete including schedules, payroll, etc.Create, maintain and adhere to annual budget for Stewarding departmentCo-chair of Sustainability committee, championing all hotel environmental initiatives and implementing corporate standardsEnsure monitoring and reducing of food waste for the Food & Beverage divisionOwn and action Food & Beverage auditsEnsure compliance with food handling and sanitation standardsDivisional Lead on Health, Safety & Wellness policies and initiativesOther duties as requiredQualificationsYour experience and skills include:Proven leadership ability that supports an environment of employee growth and development, interdepartmental teamwork, and exceptional customer servicePrevious management experience, ideally in Food & Beverage with operational knowledge of Stewarding requiredHACCP Audit experience an assetExcellent interpersonal and communication skill, both written and verbalTeam player with coaching, motivation and training abilitiesThorough working knowledge of GHS regulations and guidelines an assetComputer skills (MS Office software)Additional InformationVisa Requirements:Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.Why work for Accor?We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.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, visitwhat you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!#BELIMITLESS#J-18808-Ljbffr