About Jumeirah:

At Jumeirah we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues, in a world class environment. We value diversity and equal opportunity, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 140 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa is a luxury desert resort located 50km to the south east of Abu Dhabi in the Al Wathba District (40 minutes’ drive from Abu Dhabi). It consists of 103 keys in total (90 Guestrooms and 13 Villas), restaurants and bars, conference and meeting facilities, Talise spa and leisure facilities.

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly talented and experienced Hospitality professional to join the Pre-opening team in the Stewarding Department at Jumeirah Al Wathba Desert Resort & Spa. The main purpose of the role is to establish policies and procedures, responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of the stewarding operation under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Chef.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Being able to control quality levels of products and services, operation cost, sanitation, cleanliness and hygiene on an ongoing basis.
• Assisting the Executive Chef in establishing and maintaining such systems and methods as they are necessary to supply all outlets and production areas with clean, correct and timely mise-en-place, minimize cost by reducing breakage, loss, misuse of equipment as well as excessive chemical and supply usage to the correct but efficient levels.
• Conducting on the job training sessions for stewarding employees
• Assisting the Executive Chef in keeping up to date records which but not limited to the specifications of: cost, breakage, par stock, training, etc.
• Assisting the Executive Chef in maintaining the Kitchen Sanitation Checklist and takes corrective action/s as required.
• Assisting in maintaining administrative records including but not limited to Attendance records, Duty Rosters, Health and Hygiene Inspection Records, Back of the House Checklist, etc.
• Ensuring cleanliness of all facilities and equipment.
• Monitoring and controlling cost of all operating and cleaning supplies particularly chemicals.
• Monitoring and controlling breakages and losses of all operating equipment.
• Selecting and recruiting suitable employees for the Stewarding Department.

Qualifications

About You:

In order to be considered for this role, you must possess the following selection criteria:

• A degree holder
• A basic certificate in Health and Safety/ Hygiene
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a 5 star Hotels
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in Stewarding department
• Strong leadership and organization skills with a “hands on approach”
• Must be medically fit & healthy
• Proficient in Microsoft applications

This is a very "hands on" and demanding position so it is paramount that you work well in a team but are also able to set standards and lead by example at all times.

About the Benefits:

This position offers a highly competitive salary and package which includes; company provided housing, annual flight tickets allowance, medical coverage, pension, life and accident insurance, retail and leisure discounts, 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates.