HOTEL OPERATING MANUAL
CATEGORY : Standard Operating Procedure
DIVISION : Food & Beverage
DEPARTMENT :Kitchen
SECTION :Stewarding
AGENDA :General Organization
OBJECTIVE:
• To ensure a meticulous cleaning policy is adhered to by all relevant staff while maintaining the cleanliness of the overall kitchen and back-of-house areas so as to keep them safe and uncontaminated.
PROCEDURE:
• The Stewarding Department is the backbone of the F & B operation. If the Stewarding Department does not function properly, it will affect every outlet and kitchen within the F & B Division.
• Therefore, one must respect and help the Stewarding Department whenever and/or wherever possible.
• The Stewarding Department runs a 24 hour operation and is in charge of the following duties :
• Impeccable cleanliness of all kitchens at all times
• Impeccable cleanliness of all service areas in F&B outlets which are not the responsibility of the Housekeeping Department
• Impeccable washing of all operating equipment
• Impeccable washing of all kitchen equipment & utensils
• Impeccable polishing of all silverware
• Impeccable cleanliness of all F&B stores
• Efficient and organised storage of all operating equipment in circulation
• Efficient and organised preparation of all operating equipment required for current and upcoming functions
• Efficient and organised inventories taken of all operating equipment
• Accurate and immediate reporting of all breakage, theft and loss of operating equipment
• The main objective of the Stewarding Department shall be to optimise the assistance and service to the different outlets and kitchens by maximising efficiency and productivity while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene as required by hotel policy.
• The Stewarding Manager is in charge of the Department and shall ensure 24 hour supervision of the Department, e.g., 3 Assistant Manager shift.
• An on-the-floor management style for the Department shall be the main management tool to achieve the set objectives.