Executive Steward $60,000-$70,000

Salamander Hospitality, Llc • Aspen, CO

just now • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Chief Steward is responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of the stewarding operation, with a particular focus on supporting high-volume banquet and catering services. This role ensures cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of all kitchen and back-of-house areas, while managing inventory, stewarding staff, and compliance with hygiene and safety standards. The Executive Chief Steward plays a key leadership role in maintaining operational efficiency and upholding the highest service standards during events and peak banquet periods.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3–5 years of stewarding leadership experience in a hotel or high-volume banquet environment.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a diverse team in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles, sanitation standards, and occupational safety.
• Familiarity with banquet operations, dishware logistics, and high-volume event support.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Proficiency in inventory management and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• May be required: to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for stewarding areas that are aligned with the resort’s F&B objectives.
• Lead and manage the stewarding team to support all banquet and F&B operations efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate stewarding support based on banquet event orders (BEOs) and group function schedules.
• Schedule staff according to forecasted and actual banquet volume, ensuring proper coverage for all functions.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards of all kitchen areas, storage rooms, and back-of-house spaces, in compliance with local health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the proper handling and maintenance of all kitchen equipment, dishwashing machines, and banquet service ware.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and storage of cleaning supplies, dishware, glassware, flatware, and banquet operating equipment.
• Responsible for monthly inventory.
• Develop and implement cleaning and maintenance schedules for kitchen equipment and service areas.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate the stewarding team to enhance skills, productivity, and service standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, Banquet Chef, and Banquet Manager and Captains to anticipate operational needs and support successful event execution.
• Monitor and control stewarding costs, including breakage, labor, and supply usage.
• Lead sustainability and waste management initiatives in stewarding operations.
• Creates and implements standard operating procedures for stewards.
• Assists with interviews regarding the selection of new Stewards.
• Sets performance standards and work goals for Stewards.
• Evaluates staff and initiates corrective/disciplinary action as necessary.
• Assists with employee performance evaluations of stewards.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local food safety regulations.
• Drive and operate a box truck with lift gate.
• Assist in stewarding with dishes when applicable.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• One free meal in the employee dining room per shift for all service professionals
• Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for discounted rates at all Salamander properties
• Full-time and part-time service professionals are eligible for free gym usage
• Free onsite parking
• Free ski pass for full-time service professionals during the winter; those full-timers who opt out of the ski pass are eligible for a bonus
• 50% discount on food and beverage for service professionals in the restaurant
• 25% discount off food and non-alcoholic beverages in the café
• We-cycle program located on-site
• Monthly service professional recognition program
• Eligible for employee referral benefits
• Annual recognition program with a live DJ and raffles
• Winter discounted rate employee housing may be available
• Dark blue jeans are the dress code
• Service Professional pet policy
• Discounted tennis and pickleball rates
• Hiking trails located directly on-site
• White water rafting outing
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic AD&D
• 401K eligibility
• 401K Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed