Room Service / Stewarding Manager

Lead the Way in Luxury Hospitality as F&B- Room Service & Stewarding Manager at the Iconic Pierre Hotel!

About Us: At the Pierre Hotel, we curate unforgettable experiences. Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city that never sleeps, our historic hotel has been a beacon of luxury and hospitality for decades. With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to delivering unparalleled service, we've earned our place as a landmark in the hospitality industry.

Position Overview: We are seeking a seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our elite team as Room Service & Stewarding, 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.

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:

• Candidate must have a minimum of 2 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

Why Join Us:

• Be part of The Pierre hotel known for its commitment to excellence.
• Collaborate with a passionate and dedicated team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Experience the vibrant energy of New York City while working in the heart of it all.

Qualified applicants who are passionate about service in a luxury environment and are ready to take on a new challenge with a global luxury hotel company, providing opportunity for growth and development are encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

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