Stewarding Team Leader - Cordis, Auckland
About Langham Hospitality Group
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Eagle Holdings, Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) comprises a family of distinctive brands, including The Langham Hotels and Resorts, Cordis Hotels and Resorts, Eaton Workshop and Ying'nFlo. With over 40 hotels and residences in operation or development, LHG has a global footprint that extends across Asia, Europe, North America, Australasia and the Middle East.
Positioned in the heart of Auckland's vibrant arts and culture district, Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group is an award-winning luxury hotel with a large team of passionate professionals building great memories for our guests every day. With 642 beautifully appointed guest rooms and 20 flexible meeting spaces, the hotel has been part of Auckland's landscape for decades. By joining our team, you'll play a vital role in fostering the long-term growth of New Zealand's Leading Hotel (World Travel Awards 2024) and contribute to delivering unparalleled guest experiences. With great perks and a welcoming work culture, Cordis, Auckland delivers an inspirational environment to grow and develop your skills on your hospitality journey.
Team Leader - Stewarding - Part time
(Please note that you must already have work rights in New Zealand to be considered for this role)
We are looking for a hands-on and motivated part-time Stewarding Team Leader to join our Stewarding team. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you will assist in leading the Stewarding team and help ensure our kitchens, food preparation areas and back-of-house spaces remain clean, safe and operating efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong stewarding or kitchen experience who is ready to take the next step into a leadership role within a busy luxury hotel.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Leading the Stewarding team across a range of shifts, including graveyard shifts
- Allocating daily tasks and ensuring all work is completed efficiently
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and back-of-house areas
- Ensuring compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations, HACCP and Health and Safety requirements
- Overseeing the correct cleaning of kitchen equipment, crockery, glassware, cutlery and cookware
- Monitoring the use, storage and maintenance of stewarding equipment
- Ensuring hazardous chemicals and materials are stored and handled safely
- Coordinating the removal of rubbish, wet waste and accumulated waste
- Completing daily cleaning schedules and checklists
- Training and supporting colleagues so they can perform their duties safely and effectively
- Conducting regular team briefings and keeping colleagues informed
- Supporting the hotel's sustainability and waste-management initiatives
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in stewarding, kitchen operations or a similar environment
- Previous leadership, supervisory or team-leading experience
- Strong knowledge of hygiene, food safety and HACCP requirements
- A hands-on approach and willingness to support the team
- Strong organisation and time-management skills
- The ability to remain calm and make decisions in a busy environment
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and a sense of urgency
- The ability to motivate, coach and develop others
- Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including evenings, weekends, public holidays and overnight shifts
- A strong commitment to workplace health and safety
Benefits
- Discounts on dining and accommodation
- Free nights at our overseas hotels
- Staff meals provided
- Discounted parking ($6 per day)
- Freshly pressed uniform provided each shift
- Milestone Service benefits
- Opportunities to grow your career within Langham Hospitality Group
- Be proud to work at New Zealand's largest hotel
If you are a reliable and energetic team leader who takes pride in maintaining high standards behind the scenes, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and join the team at Cordis, Auckland.
For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.cordishotels.com/en/auckland/
