Chief Steward en Valencia - Ibiza

Casa Cook is Thomas Cook’s newest breed of hotels designed to cater for trend-conscious travelers who seek a laid-back and authentic holiday experience. Casa Cook provides a home away from home, with an individual design that creates a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Guests can indulge in their love for fresh, locally produced food, culture, and design whilst listening to the latest DJ sounds.

As adventurers, creatives, foodies, and dreamers, we’ve travelled the world meeting like-minded souls along the way. With Casa Cook we aim to create places that bring together people with shared interests and ideals. Retreats for a community to connect and grow. With rich experiences shaped by urban cultures across the globe.

We are currently looking for a Chief Steward to join us at Casa Cook Ibiza!

The key objectives in that role are: Organization & leadership of the entire stewarding department in compliance with company standards, H&S regulations and budget. Responsible for the cleanliness of all gastronomic back of house areas & food service areas

Start date: 1st July 2019

seasonal contract till October 2019

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• cost control & general management; Planning & supervision of
   

1. purchasing of all cleaning materials / cleaning agents, supplies & labor costs
2. plan & realize purchasing of cleaning materials & supplies according to company´s purchasing specifications & monitor inventory
3. storage management of cleaning materials and supplies
4. as well as FF&E and OS&E (keep breakage, theft and waste at a minimum)
    

• health & safety

1. ensure compliance with HACCP and local health code regulations in all kitchen & stewarding areas (ensure cleaning processes & documentation)
2. supervision of proper conditions of all kitchen FF&E & OS&E (maintenance, cleaning, proper use)
3. correct handling of machinery & materials, lowest possible breakage, correct use of cleaning products) in alignment with the head chef
4. garbage management (proper handling, separation)
    

• operations/ supporting the head chef concerning the following tasks

1. assistance with incoming goods (storing food & supplies according to H&S regulations)
2. responsibility for the cleanliness in all kitchen / food service areas as well as the receiving, storage & garbage areas
3. staff & communication

• supervision & leadership of all stewarding personell

1. training & development of all stewarding staff (provide trainings on the job, train new staff,..)
2. support head chef in shift & staff planning for the stewarding areas (according to occupancy and budgeted labor cost goals)
3. provide daily team briefings
4. participate kitchen meetings & briefings
5. close cooperation with other hotel departments / heads of departments

REQUIREMENTS:

• proven experience in a similar position
• good Spanish language skills and basic in English
• experienced in working in hotels with >300 covers/ day
• ability to spot & resolve problems efficiently
• capable of delegating & following up on multiple tasks
• leadership skills
• ability to work in a team
• strong knowledge of local sanitation rules, HACCP and H&S management
  
   

Launched in 2016, Casa Cook is part of Thomas Cook Hotel & Resorts (part of the Thomas Cook Group), with 200 hotels in 47 destinations. Casa Cook is one of Thomas Cook’s eight hotel brands and is set to expand internationally over the coming years.