The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a creative Executive Steward/Hygiene Manger who is highly organized to work with our operations and create a memorable guest experience.

• 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
• Responsible to generate a breakage report on a monthly base and implement new systems to minimize it if necessary
• Ensure that F&B equipment store rooms including of site storage inventory is itemized and keep up date on a monthly base
• 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 5 years experience in a similar role preferably in an upscale establishment
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage and work in a team, creative, motivated

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

Set along the famed Magnificent Mile section of Michigan Avenue, The Peninsula Chicago offers spectacular views over Lake Michigan and the glittering city skyline. Proud of its tradition of Midwestern hospitality, the hotel is considered the top choice for everything from accommodation to celebrations and corporate events in the city.