Job Description

About Jumeirah and the Hotel: Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different(TM) brand promise. Its award winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience. Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia and employs over 8,000 colleagues, representing over 106 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth, it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity. Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel and Spa offers easy access to Kuwait's Central Business District, airport and major attractions. The beachfront resort features 316 rooms and suites, 80 residential suites and 12 villas, seven restaurants, cafés and lounges, a Talise Spa, 200-metre private beach, two swimming pools and a children's play area. Extensive conference and banqueting facilities are available, including the Badriah ballroom. About the Job: Your key responsibilities will include: Maintain equipment stocks for outlets and sets up procedures for the effective tracking, monitoring and return of requisitions as well as ensuring that adequate stocks are in place to serve business needs. Provide training to team members on processes, procedures, customer service methods and other required training to uphold quality, safety and execute the departmental objectives as identified. Manage the day to day operations of the Stewarding Department ensuring that all standard operating procedures are followed by providing guidance, encouraging teamwork and facilitating related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards and liaise with internal and external parties at the appropriate levels to ensure smooth flow of operations. Adhere to all relevant Health, Safety and Environment management procedures and controls within a defined area of activity so that Jumeirah Group provides world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests. Direct the inventory of fixed assets in the stewarding storerooms on a periodic basis to maintain optimum inventory levels to serve all F&B outlets as required. Ensure that all equipment and assigned work areas are cleaned and maintained according to hotel standards and municipality rules for the safe usage by the relevant department. Ensure the neatness, cleanliness and order of all kitchens, back of house areas, storage areas, employee dining area, compactor area through constant monitoring and a vigorous cleaning schedule. Maintain controls against waste. Assure proper sanitation and hygiene techniques as well as the movement of garbage throughout the hotel. Set up and maintain inventories. Maintain all kitchen equipment and dish machines in proper working order. Control usage of cleaning supplies and maintain hand washing facilities in kitchens. Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and forecast for the department. Work closely with the Executive Chef, Director of F&B, Director of Banquets and Banquet Chef to coordinate banquet activities. Coordinate with the engineering department for the maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment. Select, train and schedule all Stewarding department employees. Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by hotel management. About you: In order to be considered for this role, you should have a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience within the international hospitality industry, 3 years of which in managerial position. You should possess a College Degree in Hospitality or Culinary Institute as well as undergone advanced food and hygiene training. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English, and knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word and Excel).

About the benefits: Besides generous F&B benefits and reduced hotel rates across our hotels globally, this role has excellent employee benefits making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant who likes to associate her/himself with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.