Executive Steward

Pyramid Global Hospitality

9d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Steward at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark is a key operational leader responsible for overseeing all stewarding functions across a large-scale, multi-outlet food and beverage operation. This includes managing the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen and back-of-house areas, maintaining equipment and supply inventories, and supporting banquet and event operations across 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This role leads a team of stewards to ensure the culinary and food and beverage teams have everything they need to deliver a consistently exceptional guest experience. A strong eye for detail, solid leadership instincts, and a commitment to safety and sanitation standards are essential to success in this position.

Requirements

High school diploma required, some college or coursework in Hospitality or Culinary Management preferred.
3+ years of experience in a stewarding, kitchen operations, or related hospitality role, with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
Previous experience in a high-volume, multi-outlet or banquet environment strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of sanitation laws, OSHA requirements, and health department standards.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple outlets simultaneously.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a large team of associates.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently and communicate effectively with team members and resort leadership.
Have or will complete all relevant food safety and sanitation certifications.

Responsibilities

Oversee the cleanliness and sanitation of all kitchen, back-of-house, and dishwashing areas across all outlets and banquet spaces.
Ensure all stewarding operations comply with local, state, and federal sanitation and health regulations.
Lead, schedule, and supervise the stewarding team across all shifts and outlets.
Ensure all equipment, china, glassware, silverware, and smallwares are properly cleaned, stored, and ready for use.
Monitor and maintain adequate par levels of all kitchen supplies and smallwares.
Model positive leadership behaviors that inspire associates to meet and exceed standards.
Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas throughout all back-of-house spaces.
Enforce and monitor associate appearance and uniform standards.
Support procedures for the safe storage and handling of cleaning chemicals in compliance with OSHA and MSDS requirements.
Report unsafe conditions immediately.
Select, train, supervise, develop, discipline, and counsel associates in accordance with OKANA policies and procedures.
Coordinate with culinary and banquet teams to ensure all events and outlet operations are fully supported.
Monitor breakage and loss and implement corrective action as needed.
Assist in completing supply orders and maintaining accurate inventory records.
Perform in the capacity of any position supervised as needed.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Food and Beverage Director.
Assist in conducting associate performance appraisals.
Attend and assist in conducting departmental meetings.
Support managers in reducing associate attrition.
Assist in developing short and long-term operational plans for the stewarding department.
Participate in the development of the annual department budget.
Coordinate equipment repairs and preventive maintenance with the engineering team.
Assist in implementing associate incentive and recognition programs.
Annually evaluate chemical and supply vendors for quality and competitive pricing.