Chief Steward - Food & Beverage

About the role

Fairmont Vancouver Airport, the only hotel located within Vancouver International Airport, is hiring a Chief Steward for its Food & Beverage team. The role ensures a superior standard for all flatware, tableware and kitchen equipment, supporting the Culinary and F&B teams. It is a full-time position based in Richmond.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Stewarding team through recruitment, coaching, development and recognition
• Supervise and assist a team of 12 stewards with their daily tasks
• Maintain accurate records of breakage and inventory, and coordinate with F&B on operating par stocks
• Create and maintain service schedules for kitchen and dishwashing equipment and ensure cleaning schedules are followed
• Train staff on chemical handling (GHS) and liaise with night cleaners
• Hold monthly communication meetings and supervise the setup, service and take-down of catering events
• Complete administrative duties such as schedules and payroll, and create and manage the annual Stewarding budget
• Co-chair the Sustainability committee, reduce food waste, own and act on F&B audits, and ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
• Act as Divisional Lead on Health, Safety & Wellness policies, initiatives and audits

Required profile

• Proven leadership ability supporting employee growth, teamwork and customer service
• Leadership experience, ideally in Food & Beverage with operational knowledge of Stewarding (an asset)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with coaching, motivation and training abilities
• Thorough working knowledge of GHS regulations (an asset)

Required skills

• Knowledge of WorkSafeBC policies and regulations (an asset)
• Computer skills with MS Office software

What we offer

• Salary starting at $70,000, commensurate with experience, with eligibility for Leadership Incentive bonuses
• Extended medical, dental and vision coverage, company-matched pension plan and paid time off
• Employee travel and internal transfer programs, and discounts on rooms and food and beverage at Fairmont and Accor properties worldwide
• Complimentary dry cleaning, duty meal, transit reimbursement and a complimentary hotel stay through the Be Our Guest program