Lead Steward

Mainsail Lodging & Development•Fort Myers, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Steward will be responsible for enforcing the highest possible cleanliness and hygiene standards in all food and beverage areas. This role oversees all Kitchen Stewarding staff and is responsible for dish room operations, night cleaning, back of house area cleaning, equipment maintenance, and support to banquet operations. The Lead Steward is to uphold the Luminary Hotel & Co. standards and Mainsail Lodging & Development standards.

Requirements

Must be enthusiastic, fun, and energetic
Must take the work seriously, but not themselves
Pre-employment screening, to include a background check is required for all candidates offered a position.
Ability to use knives, kitchen machinery safely and effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

Supervise the duties of all stewarding department employees
Supervise the sanitation, cleanliness, hygiene as well as the quality level of product and services
Ensure Back of House areas are maintained to the highest cleanliness standards and cleaning are followed and completed
Direct and assist Stewards in order to make clean up more efficient
Assist with Banquet plate-ups and buffet by transporting and ensuring adequate stock
Check for the proper use of chemicals and washing accessories
Take all necessary actions to reduce breakage of China and Glassware
Enforces proper cleaning routines for service ware, equipment, floors, etc.
Washing dishes to include machine and hand washing
General cleaning to include equipment, sweeping & mopping floors, walls, coolers, and freezers
Basic food prep - peeling vegetables, portioning product, etc.
Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots and pans using dishwasher or by hand
Restock clean dishes, flatware, and all cooking equipment in the appropriate storage areas and cook line
Maintain the kitchen work area in an orderly and clean condition
Follow proper hand washing procedures
Assist with plate up dinners during banquets
Stock supplies for the kitchen in specified locations and maintain area in order
Sort and remove trash and clean the garbage cans / whales daily
Maintain trash area and place in proper area for pickup
Assist with loading and unloading of food deliveries and supplies
Maintain a professional presentable uniform and personal grooming
Able to effectively communicate with the team on a daily basis
Maintain a sense of ownership for the hotel / restaurant
Follow SafeStaff sanitary compliance throughout every area
Follow all safety procedures to include knife safety
Ability to use knives, kitchen machinery safely and effectively
Perform other duties as management requests to service our guest