Role & Responsibilities of steward in F&B

Role & Responsibilities of steward in F&B


Objectives


• identify the hierarchy in F&B industry
• Define the role and responsibilities of F&B manager and steward


Hierarchy of F&B department


Role & Responsibilities of steward in F&B


Duties and responsibilities of F&B Manager: 


• Ensuring that the required profit margins are achieved for each food & beverage service area, in each financial period.


• Updating & compiling new beverage lists according to availability of stock, current trends & customer needs.


• Compiling, in liason with the kitchen, menus for the various food service areas & for special occasions.


• the purchasing of all materials, both food & drink.


• Determing porton size in relation to selling price.


• Department training & promotions, plus the maintenance of the highest professional standards.


• Employing & dismissing staff.


• Holding regular meetings with section heads to ensure all areas are working effectively, efficiently & are well coordinated.



Duties and responsibilities of steward


A hotel steward is defined as a person who manages the eating arrangements, stafff or service at a hotel. He may be responsible for many duties, including: 


• Excellent customer service skills

• Awareness of health and safety and personal hygiene the workplace

• Ability to work calmly and effective under pressure

• Good competency for memorizing ordars

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Good numerical skills for handling customers bills

• ability to work proactively within a team and on own initiative

• ability to handle difficult customers in a clam and tactful manner

• offering superior guest service

• Ensuring company and department standards are followed

• Ensuring all equipment are working

• Ensuring any malfunctioning equipment is promptly repaired or replaced

• Maintaining a clear environment

• Supervising and reviewing banquet facility setup

• Assist guests who are cheeking in or out of the hotel

• oversee preparations for events and perform other duties as needed