Back of House Steward
To be responsible for the effective running of cellars and stores, for the greatest enjoyment of the guests and maximum resource efficiency for the hotel
About the role
- To receive and store incoming goods, ensuring all documentation is accurate and in accordance with company policies.
- To ensure that all goods leaving the storeroom, cellars or loading bay is supported by properly authorised requisitions.
- To ensure all stock is stored in the best possible conditions to reduce spoilage and damage, maintaining an effective stock rotation system to eliminate wastage, immediately reporting any problems.
- To empty bottle skips on a daily basis, maintaining a clean and tidy environment.
- To ensure staff enter and leave via staff entrance in the loading bay, and in conjunction with management to carry out spot checks of staff and their personal items in accordance with hotel policy
- To maintain adequate security of loading bay area, being vigilant for pilferage of stock and hotel property, and carry out security surveillance patrols in accordance with company policies, immediately reporting any breaches of security.
- To work effectively with colleagues to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
- To comply with all health, safety, fire, hygiene and security policies and procedures.
- Any other duties as required by management.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Good Command of English Language
- Right to Work in the United Kingdom
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Customer Service
Bar Service
Supervisory Skills
Hastings Hotels
Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, one stand-alone grill bar/restaurant and a luxury spa. From city centre buzz to seaside resort, each outlet has a distinctive personality and market positioning. Over 50 years this family owned business has successfully earned its identity and in a crowded market place because we place quality at the heart of what we do. Quality in the design of our properties and their upkeep. Quality in the local sourcing of the food and drink we offer our guests. And quality in our people, people with personality, attention to detail, and a desire to develop their careers with us.
Our guests remember small details. The open fires in the front hall. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast... and the interactions they had with our staff. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification... we can help you attain that. We place great attention on recruitment, induction, and integrating you into your department, your hotel, and the Group. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey. As a result, we are proud to have some of the best staff retention levels in the hospitality industry.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, cash and credit card tips, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development.