Chief Steward

Chief Steward

Full-Time 28350 - 34650 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the Stewarding team, ensuring top-notch standards and supplies for our vibrant kitchen.
  • Company: Join W Hotels, a brand that celebrates creativity and bold ideas in hospitality.
  • Benefits: Enjoy world-class training, wellness programmes, and discounts at over 9,000 hotels globally.
  • Other info: Unlimited career opportunities await in a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team redefining luxury dining experiences in Edinburgh.
  • Qualifications: Passion for excellence and experience in kitchen operations are essential.

The predicted salary is between 28350 - 34650 £ per year.

W Edinburgh is hiring a Chief Steward to join our team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand with Edinburgh!

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel’s work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

About W Edinburgh Kitchen: W Edinburgh brings exciting new culinary destinations to the capital of Scotland. Situated on the 10th and 11th floors of the hotel, the spaces offer unrivalled panoramic views across the city, making it one of the most beautiful places in Edinburgh to dine. Our signature restaurant is a partnership with SUSHISAMBA, which celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavours, the finest ingredients and artful presentations. W Lounge is W Edinburgh’s social hub for guests and locals alike. Open from 9am until late, W Lounge will showcase the best of Gaelic produce in its food offering, complemented with innovative beverage concepts. Furthermore, there is innovative Breakfast, Room Service and Event menus. Supporting all aspects of the kitchen operation will give you the opportunity to find where your passion truly lies.

About The Role: Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will have overall accountability for the Stewarding team ensuring standards are met. You will be instrumental to the success of the hotel and the restaurant. We are looking for someone who is passionate, motivated and is committed to excellence!

As Chief Steward, your role will include:

  • Orders and manages necessary supplies. Ensuring workers have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs.
  • 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 to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.
  • Investigates reports and follows-up on employee accidents.
  • Enforces proper cleaning routines for service ware, equipment, floors, etc.
  • Enforces proper use and cleaning of all dish room machinery.
  • Ensures all food holding and transport equipment is in working order.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations including food handling and sanitation standards.

In return for your hard work, we give you:

  • World class training and development, including leadership development
  • Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
  • Wellness and mental health programmes
  • Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
  • Discounts for your friends and family
  • Specially curated discounts in thousands of shops

About The Property: W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon – reflecting the city’s festival spirit – this 12-storey structure is the centrepiece of Nuveen Real Estate’s Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments. This W hotel aims to help redefine the city’s hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand’s signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what’s new in design, fashion, music and culture. The new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests benefit from the brand’s signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy. A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terraces, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

W Hotels’ mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We’re here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests’ passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what’s possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W 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.

Chief Steward employer: W Hotels

W London is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture at the heart of Soho, where creativity and individuality are celebrated. Employees enjoy a range of benefits including complimentary meals, extensive learning and development opportunities, and a supportive environment that fosters personal growth. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, W Hotels encourages team members to bring their authentic selves to work, making it a truly rewarding place to build a career in the dynamic food and beverage industry.

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Contact Details:

W Hotels Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Chief Steward

Inventory Management
Supply Chain Management
Food Safety Standards
Sanitation Compliance
Team Leadership
Operational Efficiency
Problem-Solving Skills