Executive Steward

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa • Riverside, CA

401d • $67,000 - $67,000

About The Position

The Executive Steward at the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is responsible for overseeing the kitchen's cleanliness and operational efficiency. This role involves managing the stewarding staff, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and supporting food preparation processes. The Executive Steward plays a vital role in enhancing guest experiences and maintaining high standards within the restaurant environment.

Requirements

• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in stewarding, kitchen maintenance, and kitchen operations or similar.
• Minimum one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service operation preferred.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with others.
• Reading and writing abilities for scheduling and monitoring inventory.
• Mathematical skills for budgeting and profit/loss concepts.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities.
• Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hotel or restaurant environment.
• Advanced knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations and assignments of the stewarding staff.
• Communicate objectives and expectations, and assign/schedule work.
• Enforce all policies and procedures.
• Recommend and/or initiate staffing actions in accordance with company rules and policies.
• Alert management of potentially serious issues.
• Manage stewarding function in all kitchen areas to promote cleanliness and compliance with health regulations.
• Control and analyze cost, breakage, and quality of support provided to outlets and banquets.
• Monitor condition and cleanliness of equipment.
• Control expenses in accordance with established budget.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual stewarding operating budget.
• Maintain procedures for security of inventory.
• Educate employees on current safety issues to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Inform management of hazardous situations or emergencies.
• Schedule preventative maintenance and reports as needed.
• Ensure that equipment is prepared and operational for the following day's work.
• Determine and control the par stocks of all materials and equipment.
• Liaise with the Purchasing Department and suppliers regarding purchasing needs.
• Conduct daily briefings as needed to obtain optimal results.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication with other departments.
• Interact with guests to ensure their total satisfaction and with suppliers regarding orders and invoices.
• May conduct inventories and assist with other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Tax-advantaged flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED