SANKAR Stewarding Supervisor
Dubai,U A E
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Dynamic and adaptable professional with a strong ability to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating a positive attitude and resilience under pressure. Proficient in communication excellence, leadership, and process improvement, with expertise in relevant software. Committed to maintaining friendly relationships and fostering a sociable work environment while consistently delivering results.
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
Cashier
Juma Al Suwaidi Grocery
Dubai, u a e
2009.01 - 2011.12
- Worked as a Cashier with Juma Al Suwaidi Grocery in Dubai, UAE for 2 years.
- Balanced till at end of day, maintaining accurate records.
- Handled high volumes of transactions during holiday seasons efficiently.
- Communicated product information to customers, driving informed purchases.
- Used Point of Sale system efficiently, speeding up transactions.
- Kept up-to-date with store promotions to provide accurate information to customers.
- Collaborated closely with store management for daily operations success.
- Greeted each customer warmly, creating a friendly shopping environment.
- Trained new cashiers on store policies and procedures to maintain standards.
- Processed payments swiftly for improved customer experience.
- Demonstrated patience while dealing with difficult customers, maintaining professionalism.
- Took initiative in restocking shelves during downtime, enhancing product availability.
- Maintained clean and organised workspace to ensure efficient service.
Steward
Royal Carting LLC
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Worked as Steward with Royal Carting LLC in Abu Dhabi, UAE for 2 years.
- Performed dishwashing duties, promoting a clean and hygienic workspace.
- Delivered exceptional customer service for enhanced guest experience.
- Served customers courteously whilst maintaining a calm demeanour under pressure.
- Executed safety protocols with daily safety checks and emergency drills.
- Maintained uniform neatness as per company guidelines.
- Upheld strict hygiene standards by regularly sanitising all kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of dining area by performing regular sweeping, mopping, and table setting tasks.
Stewarding Team Leader
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2023.04 - 2026.02
- Organize cleaning chemicals and supplies. Organize supply rack, including pots, pans, serving spoons, utensils, etc. Rotate stock, bringing wares from storage bin or areas into kitchen. Complete cleaning checklists to determine appropriate timelines for cleaning and sanitizing. Collect dirty pans from the cooking line and transport to pot station for cleaning. Clean and maintain sanitation areas and organize cleaning supplies including hanging up mops and brooms. Clean and maintain loading dock areas. Clean ceiling, walls, and vents in dish room. Ensure clean wares are stored appropriately. Operate and maintain cleaning equipment and tools, including the dish washing machine, hand wash stations pot-scrubbing station, and trash compactor.
- Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; serve as a role model. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure
- The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:
- General Kitchen
- Report maintenance issues immediately to appropriate personnel (i.e., management or maintenance).
- Assist with banquet plate-ups.
- Communicate any assistance needed during busy periods to the Chef to ensure optimum service to guests.
- Sanitation and Maintenance
- Organize cleaning chemicals and supplies and ensure they are stored appropriately and kept separate from food products.
- Keep hand wash stations maintained (for example, supplied with soap, towels, step-on trashcan, gloves, and proper signage) and fully functional.
- Operate cleaning equipment and tools to ensure only clean and sanitary items are used in the kitchen, including operating the dish machine, pot-scrubbing station, and trash compactor.
- Wash and disinfect kitchen area including tables, tools, knives, and equipment to ensure sanitary conditions and meet the departmental standards, including using sanitizers required by health department.
- Follow and ensure compliance with sanitation and cleaning procedures and pest control guidelines, reporting pest control issues to appropriate personnel.
- Complete cleaning checklists to determine appropriate timelines for cleaning and sanitizing (such as floors, equipment, drains, walls, surfaces, doors, lights, and trashcans).
- Direct and assist Stewards in order to make clean up a more efficient process.
- Disassemble and assemble kitchen equipment following safety procedures when cleaning.
- Food Safety
- Follow appropriate personal hygiene procedures to ensure food served to guests is safe for consumption, including disinfecting hands prior to handling food and wearing a hat/hairnet and proper footwear.
- Follow and ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures, such as product rotation, First In-First Out (FIFO); dating, labeling, cleaning, and organizing coolers/freezers/storage areas; and Cold Chain compliance, across all food-related departments and areas.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as Dubai Municipality standards.
- Follow guidelines and checklists related to PIC (Person in charge)
- Support initiatives related to food safety.
- Report any guest complaints or other issues related to food safety to the culinary management.
- Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food using thermostats and thermometers, including monitoring freezer systems, such as fans, drains, and doors, for proper operation, and report issues or problems to facility management.
- Maintain any documents and records related to food safety
- Stocking/Receiving
- Rotate stock (e.g., plates, glasses, hotboxes) bringing wares from storage bin or areas into kitchen.
- Kitchen Tools & Equipment
- Ensure proper and safe handling and storage of equipment, returning equipment to appropriate location.
- Dishwashing Activities
- Ensure water temperature, and chemical levels are appropriate to run the dishwashing machine, and complete proper documentation.
- Clean the dishwashing machine, including removing trash and spraying the inside of the machine, cleaning and unclogging the spray arms and jets, cleaning the outer surfaces of the machine and troubleshoot dishwasher malfunctions as required.
- Ensure clean wares are stored in appropriate areas.
- Inspect, pull, and stack cleaned items, send soiled items back for re-scrubbing and re-washing.
- Sort silverware with eating surfaces facing up into separate cylinders and wash/re-wash.
- Allow cleaned items to air dry.
- Spray all racked items with hot water to loosen and remove food residue.
- Sort and soak silverware.
- Rack dirty items (silverware, plate ware, etc).
- Breakdown dirty bus tubs.
- Use detergent, rinsing, and sanitizing chemicals the appropriate levels to clean dishes, ensuring the chlorine levels are between 50 and 100 parts per million and that the water temperature is sufficiently hot.
- Collect dirty pans from the cooking line and transport to pot station for cleaningMaintenance, Sanitation, and Cleaning Activities
- Clean and mop all areas in assigned departments (e.g., sink area, shelves and counters in dish room, tops of chemical bottles, outside of the dish machine, dish room door and walls, bus carts).
- Clean and maintain sanitation areas and organize cleaning supplies including hanging up mops and brooms.
- Dispose of glass in the proper containers.
- Clean and maintain loading dock areas.
- Empty full trashcans, ensuring each can is clean, relined, and covered, and maintain dumpster area.
- Break down cardboard boxes and place them and other recyclables in the recycle bin.
- Clean ceiling, walls, and vents in dish room.
- Organize supply rack, including pots, pans, serving spoons, utensils, etc.
- Keep sanitation closets locked and shut.
Steward Shift Leader
Radisson Blu
dubai, Dubai
2021.11 - 2023.04
- Adhered to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Conducted inventory management to ensure sufficient stock levels.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly, fostering improved customer relationships.
- Executed safety protocols with daily safety checks and emergency drills.
- Maintained uniform neatness as per company guidelines.
- Coordinated effectively with kitchen staff to streamline food service operations.
- Assisted in menu planning to introduce new dishes consistently.
- Promoted from junior steward due to dedication and excellent work performance.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of dining area by performing regular sweeping, mopping, and table setting tasks.
- Ensured adherence to dietary restrictions whilst preparing meals for guests with specific dietary needs.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Performed dishwashing duties, promoting a clean and hygienic workspace.
- Assisted in food preparation, ensuring timely meal delivery.
- Participated in training sessions for enhanced professional development.
- Assisted head waiter in handling reservations during holiday season.
- Attended weekly meetings for alignment with restaurant objectives and strategies.
Steward
ST REGIS Hotel
Abudhabi, UAE
2018.06 - 2020.02
- Attended weekly meetings for alignment with restaurant objectives and strategies.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of dining area by performing regular sweeping, mopping, and table setting tasks.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient workflow during peak hours.
- Served customers courteously whilst maintaining a calm demeanour under pressure.
Steward
Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Dubai, Dubai
2014.04 - 2018.01
- Upheld strict hygiene standards by regularly sanitising all kitchen equipment and utensils.
- Maintained uniform neatness as per company guidelines.
- Assisted head waiter in handling reservations during holiday season.
- Collaborated with team members for efficient workflow during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma - ADTHURY
2003.04 -
Skills
- Work well independently with positive attitude
- Work well under pressure and welcome new challenges
- Co-ordinate with colleagues during working hours
- Ability to maintain friendly relationship with-in and around
- Honesty, friendly, sociable and punctual
- Can work under pressure and for long hours
- Communication excellence
- Process improvement understanding
- Leadership proficiency
- Tolerance and patience
- Expertise in relevant software
Language Known
English
Hindi
Tamil
Malayalam
About Me
Highly dedicated, responsible, hard working and result oriented. I hereby certify that the above mentioned statement is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Details
- Name: Sankar Meenatchi Sundaram
- Father's Name: Meenatchi Sundaram
- Date of Birth: 1986-04-10
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Hindu
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Indian
Passport Details
- Passport No: X 3470669
- Date of Issue: 2024-02-22
- Date of Expiry: 2034-02-21
- Place of Issue: Dubai, UAE
- Visa Status: Employment
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Timeline
Stewarding Team Leader - Crowne Plaza Hotel
2023.04 - 2026.02
Steward Shift Leader - Radisson Blu
2021.11 - 2023.04
Steward - ST REGIS Hotel
2018.06 - 2020.02
Steward - Waldorf Astoria Hotel
2014.04 - 2018.01
Steward - Royal Carting LLC
2011.01 - 2013.01
Cashier - Juma Al Suwaidi Grocery
2009.01 - 2011.12
A V M - High School Diploma, ADTHURY
2003.04 -