Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
économe
English translation:
Kitchen steward
Added to glossary by
Odette Grille (X)
Jan 12, 2019 20:06
5 yrs ago
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French term
Qc, translation, interpretation, local
Native in: French 
, English
Works in: French to English, English to French
économe
French to English
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Food & Drink
Restaurant reporting
Quand ? Avant qu’un salarié ne commence à travailler dans l’établissement
OPERATIONNEL Directeur Directeur Adjoint Manager Chef Barman Chef Cuisine Second Cuisine Econome
X X X X
SIEGE RH Comptabilité Contrôle Gestion Achat Econome
This is a computer form for a restaurant, I have no more context!
X
OPERATIONNEL Directeur Directeur Adjoint Manager Chef Barman Chef Cuisine Second Cuisine Econome
X X X X
SIEGE RH Comptabilité Contrôle Gestion Achat Econome
This is a computer form for a restaurant, I have no more context!
X
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +3 | Kitchen steward |
Odette Grille (X)
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| 4 | Procurement buyer/procurement assistant (junior position) |
Raquel Holzmann (X)
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| 2 | catering supplies manager |
Tony M
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References
| Definition |
philgoddard
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Change log
Jan 16, 2019 00:30: Yolanda Broad changed "Term asked" from "Econome" to "économe"
Jan 19, 2019 13:09: Odette Grille (X) Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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French term (edited):
Econome
Selected
Kitchen steward
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Peer comment(s):
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Charles Davis
: A kitchen steward is responsible for cleaning https://setupmyhotel.com/job-description-for-hotels/bo-n-oth...
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| agree |
Mark Nathan
: or maybe kitchen porter ? As you say, it seems to be near the bottom of the hierarchy.
39 mins
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| neutral |
Tony M
: As Charles says, I think this is too low a position for the managerial post described here. And definitely NOT a 'kitchen porter', which is a 'commis de cuisine' in FR
9 hrs
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| agree |
GILLES MEUNIER
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| agree |
writeaway
: Asker is also Canadian so no reason not to rely on a Canadian reference
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Comment: "thank you"
6 hrs
French term (edited):
Econome
Procurement buyer/procurement assistant (junior position)
A kitchen steward is mainly responsible for maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in a clean and sanitary condition (among other duties), whereas an 'econome' is accountable for coordinating all procurement activities and ensuring adequate stocks at all times.
'Econome' professionals are usually employed by high-end 4-5 star hotels.
Based on the above, I believe that "procurement buyer/assistant" would more adequately cover the meaning of "econome"
https://www.lhotellerie-restauration.fr/emploi/fiche_metier/...
L’économe, c’est celui qui assure l’approvisionnement et vérifie l’état des stocks dans un hôtel ou un service de restauration. Tout ce qui entre et sort d’un hôtel est géré par lui. En premier lieu, sa tâche consiste à gérer les stocks : il est le garant des inventaires et des clôtures de fin de mois ; participe à l'optimisation des ratios marchandises ; applique les procédures en matière de bons de commande, de bons de livraison et de facturation. L’économe assure également le stockage des denrées dans les lieux prévus et la distribution aux différents services (la cuisine, les étages...). L’une des difficultés du métier réside à gérer à la fois la relation avec les fournisseurs et les employés de l'hôtel.
See also: https://www.accorhotels.jobs/Offre-emploi/Apprentie-économe-...
'Econome' professionals are usually employed by high-end 4-5 star hotels.
Based on the above, I believe that "procurement buyer/assistant" would more adequately cover the meaning of "econome"
https://www.lhotellerie-restauration.fr/emploi/fiche_metier/...
L’économe, c’est celui qui assure l’approvisionnement et vérifie l’état des stocks dans un hôtel ou un service de restauration. Tout ce qui entre et sort d’un hôtel est géré par lui. En premier lieu, sa tâche consiste à gérer les stocks : il est le garant des inventaires et des clôtures de fin de mois ; participe à l'optimisation des ratios marchandises ; applique les procédures en matière de bons de commande, de bons de livraison et de facturation. L’économe assure également le stockage des denrées dans les lieux prévus et la distribution aux différents services (la cuisine, les étages...). L’une des difficultés du métier réside à gérer à la fois la relation avec les fournisseurs et les employés de l'hôtel.
See also: https://www.accorhotels.jobs/Offre-emploi/Apprentie-économe-...
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
Tony M
: I don't believe 'procurement' is an appropriate term in this context, which usually onyl applies to military or givernment contracts, or possibly very large groups, but rarely if ever to individual establishments.
5 hrs
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12 hrs
catering supplies manager
I confess to being unfamiliar with a set term for this in EN — though I don't doubt one must exist.
Until that is ferretted out, possibly this might do as an explicit description of the function, encompassing in 3 words the essence of the role.
Until that is ferretted out, possibly this might do as an explicit description of the function, encompassing in 3 words the essence of the role.
Reference comments
9 mins
philgoddard
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Reference:
Definition
Celui, celle qui est chargé(e) de l'administration matérielle et de la dépense, dans un établissement ou, vieilli, dans une grande maison. Économe de collège, d'hôpital.
http://www.cnrtl.fr/definition/économe
http://www.cnrtl.fr/definition/économe
Discussion
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/salary/job/kitchen-steward-...
A steward in a hotel is one thing, but a kitchen steward in a restaurant is another.
Hence why I didn't submit it as an answer, just a passing comment for information, in case it was any help in defining the role.
"Pour garantir la bonne exploitation d’un restaurant, l’équipe de cuisine s’appuie sur les compétences de l’économe. Sa mission est d’assurer la gestion des matières premières ainsi que les coûts qu’elles engendrent.
Dans les petits établissements, quand il n’est pas assuré par l’exploitant, l’économat est assumé par le chef de cuisine. Dans les plus grandes structures, l’économe est un poste à part entière. La mission d’économat cuisine est privilégiée dans les collectivités"
https://koust.net/economat-cuisine-technologie-restaurant/
This is one of the main responsibilities of the kitchen manager in the English-speaking restaurant world, but the KM has wider functions:
"Kitchen manager
Supervises and coordinates activities concerning all back-of-the-house operations and personnel, including food preparation, kitchen and storeroom areas. Hires, discharges, trains, and evaluates back-of-house personnel. Purchases or requisitions food items, supplies and equipment. Plans or participates in menu planning and food production [...]", etc., etc.
https://restaurant.org/Restaurant-Careers/Career-Development...