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Job description / Role
Reporting to the Business Manager - Catering, the Department Manager's responsibilities and essential job functions include (but are not limited to) guaranteeing that all culinary & service areas are kept in order to maintain the highest food safety standards, managing the catering operating equipment, and supporting the culinary & service teams as they achieve their operational objectives. You will strive to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget.
Your other responsibilities will include:
* Working closely with the Executive Chef & Operations Manager to anticipate guest needs
* Coordinating catering, plating, and food running with the Catering Chef and Catering Supervisor
* Leading and managing the Stewarding team in all aspects of the department and ensure standards are followed
* Ensuring F&B culinary & service teams have supplies, equipment, tools, and uniforms necessary to do their jobs
* Managing all equipment, china, glass and silver, running the inventory, and ensuring that adequate clean supplies of each are ready for use at all times
* Preparing monthly reports on shortages in china, silverware, and equipment, and requisitioning replacements as required while following budget guidelines
Requirements
We are looking for a well-organized and creative candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to display a "passion for perfection" and work in a dynamic environment.
In addition, the candidate should possess/be:
* Previous leadership experience in a Stewarding department required (min 2 years)
* Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
* Computer literate, with competency in Microsoft Window applications
* Highly responsible & reliable
A University/College degree in a culinary or related discipline would be an advantage
About the Company
As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.
Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.
Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.
From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.