Main purpose of job:

The British High Commission, Kingston is seeking to recruit an experienced dynamic Steward, with a minimum of 2 years practical experience, to undertake housekeeping, some waiting tables and basic administrative tasks in and around the Residence of the British High Commission; with major responsibilities for small to large events.  The Residence supports the work of the British High Commission and seeks to project a positive image of the UK in Jamaica. The UK foreign policy objectives and interests at Post are supported through the hosting of official events, diplomatic breakfasts, lunches and dinners and the provision of accommodation for official visitors. The Residence Steward must be committed to providing excellent hospitality service standards in order to achieve these goals. The Residence is also the home of the British High Commissioner to Jamaica and her/his family and the Residence Steward is committed to ensuring that the occupants are comfortable in their surroundings by delivering at high service standards on a daily basis.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Work jointly with other housekeepers in ensuring the full upkeep of a large residence at a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene, which includes the cleaning of patios, storage facilities, windows, brass, silver, fans, and chandeliers throughout the Residence.
• Supporting the Residence team to ensure the successful delivery of a high level of hospitality service, ensuring events are properly executed from set-up to clean-up.
• Serving meals and beverages at all official receptions and events; as well as to the High Commissioner and his family on a daily basis.
• Cleaning of the Residence (this will range from daily cleaning of the High Commissioner’s  private quarters to doing laundry and polishing the silverware)
• Stock taking of domestic cleaning supplies as well as assisting with routine inventory checks and updates to items in the Residence.
• Ensuring that the formal dining table is properly set with appropriate utensils to accommodate guests at official breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
• Maintaining order in all additional functioning facilities including the cool room, service kitchen and storage facilities where, a variety of supplies for official events are stored.
• Working flexibly with Residence staff to ensure the Residence maintenance and service standards are met at a high level; and informing Residence Manager of any maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Working in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.