Executive Steward

Mystic Lake Casino Hotel•Prior Lake, MN

About The Position

Mystic Lake Casino is seeking an Executive Steward to oversee sanitation, stewarding, food delivery, transportation, banquet plating support, and off-site catering operations. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining clean and safe operations, and supporting food outlets and events.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Seven years of steward experience, including two years in a supervisory or management capacity in a multi-unit organization.
Ability to communicate and understand basic information and ideas in spoken and written English.
Valid Class D driver’s license and a good driving record.
Expert knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
Some experience with word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and electronic mail software.
Certified Food Service Manager Certificate, or ability to obtain it within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Oversee the steward department’s operations and ensure daily work follows policies, procedures, safety requirements, and cleanliness standards.
Ensure team members are trained in proper cleaning methods and equipment operation to meet National Sanitation Foundation regulations.
Prepare schedules to maintain optimal staffing levels.
Ensure compliance with prescribed food safety and sanitation standards.
Ensure china, glassware, silverware, and kitchenware are issued as requested.
Oversee inventory of kitchenware and chemicals for all food outlets.
Inspect areas and equipment daily, including dishwashers and freezers, to confirm they are in proper working condition, and report problems to the Executive Chef.
Review daily requisition orders with kitchen and banquet personnel for accuracy and update them as needed.
Coordinate transport of hot and cold food items to functions on and off premises.
Execute banquet function plate-ups with the culinary team.
Interview, select, hire, and promote team members; oversee their training and development.
Complete performance appraisals and provide performance feedback.
Handle special supply requests from front- and back-of-the-house management.