Executive Steward/Hygiene Manager

Working with a talented team of Food & Beverage professionals, The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a knowledgeable Executive Steward/Hygiene Manager to oversee operations according to health and regulation and company standards.

• Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago.
• Grow within a diverse multi-outlet property.
• Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.

Key accountabilities

• Ensure enough stock of cleaning materials every first week of the month and submit for approval
• Ensures adequate supply of tableware and equipment is available for Banquets and restaurant operation, which they must have a night before the next day event
• Ensures adequate staffing for the kitchens and dishwashing areas. If need be, a requisition must be fill out requesting for more staff days before the event date
• Conduct efficient and accurate equipment inventory with the night steward every first month of the year and quarterly thereafter
• Budgets operating equipment must be submitted to F&B management every January for the commencement of the operating year
• Ensures stewarding labor cost and supplies are within budget. Will need to roll out strategy plan by January every year for best practice to control cost
• Utilize HotSos system as per policies and procedure in place, every piece of equipment needs to go through the system for request repair. Recommends and prepares purchasing requisitions for operating equipment
• Responsible for developing health, hygiene and food safety policies and procedures based on company standards, industry best practices, local regulations and codes.
• Responsible for establishing working relations with the different departments and be able to
  provide support, technical expertise and practical hygiene and food safety approach to ensure health and hygiene programs are effective.
• Ensures that all Hygiene, Sanitation and Food Safety policies are being implemented, understood, routinely assessed, improved upon and well-maintained through a solid document control & audit system.  Scope of audits to include all operational departments and physical areas of the hotel where guests or employees are present. 
• Ensures all food and beverages prepared and served to both guests and employees comply with the highest levels of food safety in compliance with local regulations and international best practice.
• Conducts regular inspections or testing in key areas to assess and monitor the effectiveness of the implemented policies and procedures. Reports findings to GM/HM, including the ones obtained by third party labs, with preventive actions to be taken.
• Conducts regular audits with the Procurement Team to assess hygiene and sanitation compliance of suppliers and third-party vendors

General requirements 

• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience in a multi-outlet operation in a hotel environment
• In depth understanding of the various utilities and cleaning solutions
• Relevant professional qualifications (eg. Culinary, Hospitality, Business)
• Ability to speak English fluently, additional languages would be highly advantageous

We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. 

About The Peninsula Chicago 

The Peninsula Chicago is located at the heart of the Magnificent Mile section of the city’s famed Michigan Avenue.  Featuring spectacular views over Lake Michigan, Chicago’s historical Water Tower, and the glittering city skyline, the hotel has welcomed guests from across the globe with Eastern graciousness and Midwestern hospitality since it opened in 2001.  Fresh from an exquisite renovation in 2016, the hotel was recognized as the #1 hotel in Chicago and the #2 hotel in the USA in 2018 by U.S. News and World Report. In a city known for its impressive architecture and cultural diversity, The Peninsula Chicago stands out from its competitors with visionary in-room technology, an ever-changing collection of art, and extensive dining options, including the stunning rooftop outlet, Z Bar, named after General Manager Maria Zec, which opened in the summer of 2018.