Chief Kitchen Steward
hace 10 días
Madrid
About the Company Hello! Welcome to Plaza Premium Group, we're people passionate about "Making Travel Better". We are a global company with team members from all walks of life, together we are #PPGFamily, together we are building a legacy. You don't need to be from this industry; you do need to be passionate. Our promise to you: • We will respect and value your background and perspectives, • We will work together with integrity, • We will share our incredible pride for job, company and industry What we ask of you: • Bring passion to all that you do, • Listen, move fast and think innovatively, • Speak up, have ideas and share them, • Believe in customer service, and treating every person with kindness As industry leaders in innovating global airport hospitality, you will work with colleagues from all parts of the world for a truly global experience. You will help and craft services and facilities in over 200 locations in more than 60 international airports across the world. Who we are We were established in HK in 1998 by someone who understood the value of an airport lounge and felt that the experience shouldn't just be limited to a closed-circuit group of travelers. Through the years we have worked incredibly hard to create an experience which is both accessible and quality. Almost 25 years later we now span four core business segments: airport lounges, airport terminal hotels, airport meet & greet services, and a range of airport dining concepts. In addition to our own brands, PPG provides airport hospitality solutions to leading airlines, alliances and corporates around the world. Here are a few names you might recognize: Cathay Pacific Airways, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa etc. With the future of travel always in sight, we created Smart Traveler, a mobile-app rewards program underpinned by in-house technology. We are fast-moving and always evolving to drive our purpose of making travel better. Join our family today. Together, we'll make travel better. We are excited to announce a vacancy within our organization as part of our commitment to fostering career growth and development for our talented team members. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are seeking new challenges and are eager to contribute their skills and expertise: JOB SCOPE Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all stewarding operations to ensure the Food Production Areas maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organization. This role involves managing the team of stewards, controlling inventory of cleaning chemicals and kitchen equipment, ensuring adherence to HACCP and Local Food Safety standards, and supporting kitchen operations by maintaining smooth logistics between kitchen and service areas. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervise and coordinate daily activities of all kitchen stewards and External Utility staff (If any)., • Ensure all kitchen and service equipment (pots, pans, utensils, etc.) are properly cleaned, sanitized, and stored., • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dishwashing areas, waste disposal zones, and back of house corridors., • Implement and monitor cleaning schedules for all kitchen areas and equipment., • Support kitchen and Buffet operations by ensuring timely availability of clean and functional kitchen tools and equipment., • Enforce and monitor compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards (HACCP, Local Municipality regulations, etc.)., • Conduct regular inspections of kitchen areas to ensure cleanliness and organization., • Coordinate pest control and waste management programs, as per Policy., • Ensure staff use PPE and follow safe working practices when handling cleaning agents and equipment., • Train, motivate, and discipline stewarding staff to ensure high performance and productivity., • Prepare and maintain duty rosters and attendance records., • Control inventory and usage of cleaning materials, Tools, and kitchen equipment., • Report maintenance issues and follow up on repairs with the Engineering department., • Assist in monthly stocktaking of stewarding supplies and kitchen equipment., • Work closely with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, to meet operational requirements., • Coordinate with Procurement and stores for replenishment of stewarding materials., • Support setup and breakdown of buffet lines, banquets, and large functions. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in stewarding, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or chief stewarding role., • Strong knowledge of hygiene and sanitation standards (HACCP)., • Ability to manage a multicultural team effectively., • Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills., • Basic computer literacy for reporting and inventory management., • Experience in hotels, resorts, or large-scale catering operations preferred., • Good interpersonal and communication skills, • Fluent in both Spanish and English.