Assistant Executive Steward - Waldorf Astoria New York

Hilton•New York, NY

1d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

After undergoing a transformative restoration, The Waldorf Astoria New York is set to reignite its magnetic allure. The Waldorf Astoria New York is seeking team members to unveil a new era of luxury which embodies the spirit of New York City. With a fresh, modern expression of its rich, authentic legacy, Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalized attention of True Waldorf Service that creates unforgettable experiences for discerning travelers with 375 rooms (plus 375 residences), 40,000 square feet of event space, holistic spa and wellness programming, and celebrity chef partnership. In landmark destinations around the world, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts reflect the culture and history of their extraordinary locations. At Waldorf Astoria, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests, meaningful opportunities for our Team Members, and a positive impact in our community. As the Assistant Executive Steward, you will lead a team of around 70 hourly team members and report to the Executive Steward. This role will mainly oversee banquet functions. The ideal candidate will be a strong operator, trainer, leader, and organizer. We are looking for a leader who is a strong communicator and eloquent when training team members on stewarding processes. Ideal characteristics would be humility, organization, and being confident in their leadership style. Want to learn more? Hotel Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube The Waldorf Astoria New York Classification: Full-Time Shift: Various – must be available to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Pay Rate: The annual salary range for this role is $70,000-$90,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Requirements

Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
Quality
Productivity
Dependability
Customer Focus
Adaptability

Responsibilities

Assist in the management of all stewarding operations to include, but not limited to, inventory management, maintenance of sanitation and cleanliness standards, systems management, budget and forecasting, health inspections, safety initiatives, report generation, department management, meeting participation and facilitation, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
Implement, oversee and ensure compliance with all sanitation standards and procedures
Ensure food service equipment is secure, maintained and optimally functional
Maintain inventory control, daily coordination and distribution of big four items: china, glassware, linen and silver
Assist in monitoring and developing develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counselling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward