Lead Steward

LM SERVICES CORPORATION•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Position Summary Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware in order to provide cooks, bussers and food servers with the appropriate equipment for guests’ dining experience. Also requires cleaning of physical surroundings. Assist the Executive Steward with daily supervision and direction of stewarding staff. Example of Duties Essential Functions Promptly and carefully sort soiled silverware so that it can be put through the dish machine properly. Quickly wash all ware and replace in storage areas. Keep dish machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards. Operate burnishing machine to ensure proper finish on silverware. De-tarnish/polish silverware for proper appearance. Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pan promptly and completely so cooks can carry out their work. DE lime dish machine twice a week. Ability to make decisions in stressful situations. Supportive Functions In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions. Performs general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products as assigned by your supervisor to adhere to health standards. Keep floors dry and clean to avoid slip/fall accidents. Performs other duties as requested, such as, cross-training, moving supplies and equipment, cleaning up spills, etc. Report any suspicious persons or activity to a supervisor immediately. Perform and direct staff in a productive manner. Always ready to assist staff in heavy volume.

Requirements

Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Knowledge of service ware and how to maintain same in order to compliment guest experience.
Ability to push/pull service carts weighing up to 500 pounds.
Ability to read and understand the English language
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing up to 150 pounds.
Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
Knowledge of chemicals and use of.
Ability to train and coach staff to improve their responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Transport and clean cooking utensils and service ware
Provide cooks, bussers and food servers with the appropriate equipment
Clean physical surroundings
Assist the Executive Steward with daily supervision and direction of stewarding staff
Promptly and carefully sort soiled silverware
Quickly wash all ware and replace in storage areas
Keep dish machine properly cleaned and filled with water per hotel standards
Operate burnishing machine
De-tarnish/polish silverware
Clean kettles, tilt skillets, pots and pan
DE lime dish machine twice a week
Perform general cleaning tasks
Keep floors dry and clean
Report any suspicious persons or activity to a supervisor immediately
Perform and direct staff in a productive manner
Assist staff in heavy volume