Sr. Room Service / Stewarding Manager

The Pierre A Taj Hotel New York

$75K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years management experience in Food & Beverage or luxury restaurant.
  • Experience managing a team of 40+ members.
  • Preferred experience in a union environment.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Full knowledge of Food, Wine, Inventory Management, and F&B cost maintenance essential.
  • Flexibility to work various hours including nights and weekends.
  • Supervisory experience in a high-volume hotel with both restaurant and banquet facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of the Room Service and Stewarding team.
  • Ensure the highest level of guest service and maintain hotel standards.
  • Monitor workflow and provide hands-on support as needed.
  • Control and maintain budgets and expenses, focusing on profitability.
  • Supervise food safety procedures and guest relation policies execution.
  • Coach employees to enhance their skills and service quality.
  • Schedule staff according to operational needs while managing payroll accuracy.

Benefits

  • Positive and respectful work environment promotion.
  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills in a high-paced setting.
  • Engagement in all F&B meetings to influence operations.
  • Involvement in the training of front-of-house staff.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Room Service / Stewarding Manager (BOH Manager)

Reports to: Executive Chef

Department: BOH

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our elite team as Room Service & Stewarding, BOH Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing the efficient and smooth operation of our room service department and stewarding team. Ideal candidates will have a background in hospitality, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional quest experiences.

JOB FUNCTION, TASKS, and RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manage, coordinate, supervise and direct the daily operations of the Room Service Department and Stewarding Team.
  • Ensure the highest level of service is provided to guests, maintaining the hotel's standards of excellence.
  • Monitor effectiveness of workflow & sequence of service during service periods and provide hands-on support as and when required.
  • Control and maintain revenue and payroll budgets & expenses with cost minded organizational skills; manage food, labor, and other controllable expenses and work to meet profit objectives.
  • Ensure food safety procedures and guest relation policies and procedures are being executed.
  • Provide constant coaching and counseling to employees to ensure their capability to meet the needs of the guests and the organization.
  • Clever scheduling of employees as per operational needs ensuring strict overtime handling and accuracy in payroll execution inclusive of cleaning schedules for all BOH & event spaces
  • Responsible for ensuring the availability of resources such as labor, equipment, and products.
  • Responsible for all front of the house service, to include daily operations, interdepartmental communication, and training of staff.
  • Attending all F&B meetings inclusive of BEO (Banquet Event Order) meetings; administrative tasks and reporting
  • Confer with department heads concerning banquet arrangements for food service, equipment, and extra employees.
  • Promote a positive and respectful work environment.
  • Maintaining a high standard of sanitation throughout the Stewarding areas; execute and supervise the cleaning of the BOH during and after functions
  • Maintaining all equipment to a high standard, i.e.: dishwashers, burnishes, etc., and reporting any maintenance defects
  • Coordinate work of employees engaged in activities such as dishwashing, silver cleaning, and storage and distribution of food items and supplies

QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
  • Candidate must have a minimum of 4 years management experience in Food & Beverage and/or a luxury restaurant.
  • Candidate must have prior experience managing 40+ team members.
  • Previous experience in a union environment is preferred.
  • This position requires exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Full knowledge of Food, Wine, Inventory Management, and Food & Beverage cost maintenance is a must.
  • This position calls for the ability to work flexible hours, including AM/PM/Late night/Weekends.
  • Must have supervisory experience in a high-volume hotel, with both Restaurant and Banquet facilities
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational and computer skills required
  • College degree preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Position:
  • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and kneel

Force:
  • Must be able to exert force to push carts, move furniture, and lift heavy objects
  • Must be able to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners and floor scrubbers
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Repetitions:
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks at once and prioritize workload effectively

Sensory:
  • Must have good vision and hearing to communicate with guests and staff effectively
  • Must have a good sense of smell to detect any odors or cleanliness issues in the hotel
  • Must be able to taste food and beverages to ensure quality and presentation meets standards.


JOB LOCATION: On-Site Only

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