Chefe de Steward

We are seeking a Head of Steward to join our team at the Fairmont Rio de Janeiro Copacabana. As a leader in the kitchen team, you will oversee the cleaning, organisation, and conservation of kitchen areas, utensils, and equipment, ensuring operational excellence and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise the Steward team, distributing tasks and monitoring service execution
• Ensure kitchen, dining areas, utensils, materials, and equipment are cleaned and hygienised
• Implement selective waste collection and disposal procedures
• Oversee buffet setup and dismantling, ensuring necessary operational materials are available
• Request and control cleaning materials and products
• Monitor inventory, track breakages, damages, and replacement of operational materials
• Create work schedules and holiday plans, supporting team planning
• Evaluate performance, train, and develop team members
• Prepare reports and perform area controls
• Support budget and goal tracking
• Enforce quality, safety, hygiene, and health standards

Qualifications:

• Completed secondary education
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Steward or related activities
• Knowledge of cleaning products and materials used in professional kitchens
• Understanding of food and beverage handling and hygiene techniques
• Familiarity with chemical cleaning products and their use
• Leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Proactive, planning, and problem-solving abilities

Additional Information:

• Course in Food Safety Good Practices
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and environmental protection
• Experience leading teams in hospitality or food and beverage operations