Executive Kitchen Steward $75,000 OEM

Aimbridge Hospitality • Long Beach, CA

420d • $64,480 - $77,376

About The Position

The Executive Kitchen Steward is responsible for managing the stewarding function across all kitchen areas, ensuring cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance with health regulations. This management-level position requires a commitment to completing job responsibilities, including overseeing the stewarding department and maintaining high standards of food service operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in stewarding, kitchen maintenance, or kitchen operations, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service operation preferred.
• Complies with certification requirements, including Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, and First Aid.
• Demonstrates familiarity with Aimbridge Hospitality policies and hospitality terminology.
• Has or can acquire Food Manager Certification (applicable state).

Responsibilities

• Approaches all encounters with guests and associates in a friendly service-oriented manner.
• Controls and analyzes cost breakage and quality support provided to outlets, banquets, and other areas of china, glass, and silver.
• Assists the Executive Chef in maintaining culinary supplies.
• Monitors condition and cleanliness of equipment and all kitchen areas.
• Recommends cleaning projects to the Outlets Manager.
• Participates in the preparation of the annual stewarding operating budget.
• Educates associates on current safety issues to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Informs management of hazardous situations, emergencies, or threats to security.
• Determines the minimum and maximum stock and controls the par stocks of all materials and equipment.
• Leads, supervises, and directs the Stewarding department and prepares/conducts performance evaluations.
• Ensures all Stewarding personnel fulfill their job functions appropriately.
• Ensures the highest levels of sanitation and cleanliness of all facilities and equipment.
• Purchases and stores food equipment and supplies as applicable and necessary.
• Works closely with the engineering department and schedules preventative maintenance work as needed.
• Maintains costs by minimizing breakage loss and excessive chemical usage.
• Ensures the proper handling of all chemicals.
• Conducts and attends meetings as necessary.
• Assists with other duties as needed, including providing assistance with food dish-up and completing set-up sheets.
• Maintains open communication with other departments.
• Participates in the property manager on duty program as assigned.

Benefits

• Daily Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees