Chief Steward

Situated atop the scenic bluffs overlooking Santa Monica Beach, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is just a stone's throw away from some of Southern California’s best attractions including Santa Monica Pier and its historic carousel as well as Third Street Promenade -- famous for its fine restaurants, live entertainment, movie theatres, shopping, local artists' scene and a weekly farmer’s market.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit
• Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000 USD Gross per annum

Reporting to the Executive Chef,  responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain detailed cleaning instructions and schedules for all hygiene activities in compliance with food safety standards.
• Ensure all Food & Beverage colleagues have adequate knowledge of food safety practices.
• Develop and deliver on-the-job and classroom training for kitchen, service, and stewarding teams.
• Follow up with all departments to confirm training comprehension and implementation.
• Organize and accurately record all food safety meetings and trainings.
• Establish and lead the hotel’s Food Safety Committee to align operational actions and communication.
• Ensure all hygiene and safety data are properly recorded by kitchen staff and filed for reference.
• Prepare monthly reports on operational hygiene gaps and develop corresponding action plans.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and inspections of hygiene standards and documentation.
• Maintain complete records of the hotel’s sanitation and hygiene programs.
• Oversee the process for reporting and investigating any alleged food poisoning cases in coordination with Culinary and Security leadership.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and suppliers to obtain cost-effective equipment and consumables and manage supplier non-conformance promptly.
• Partner with the Housekeeping department to maintain a proactive pest-control program.
• Conduct regular meetings with third-party hygiene consultants to review compliance and performance.
• Ensure all waste management colleagues are trained and compliant with all legal obligations.
• Oversee hygiene and cleanliness standards in colleague facilities, including the staff cafeteria and washrooms.
• Manage hygiene chemical programs and dosing systems, including supplier reviews, dosing checks, and safe chemical handling and storage.
• Maintain updated Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all site chemicals and ensure accessibility to all colleagues.

• Minimum two to three years’ experience as a Stewarding Manager in a hotel or large restaurant complex; prior experience in the hotel industry is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards.
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) certified.
• “Train the Trainer” certified; effective facilitator experienced in skills training delivery.
• Responsible self-starter capable of managing multiple projects and performing well under pressure.
• Values teamwork, builds strong teams, and communicates clearly across all levels.
• Strong communication and guest relations skills; proactive problem-solver.
• Personable, reliable, and approachable.
•  Positive, can-do attitude with a flexible approach; leads with humility.
• Demonstrates a high degree of integrity.
• Maintains excellent personal grooming and professional presentation.
• Builds strong relationships and open communication with team members.
• Proficient computer skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?
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