Steward Supervisor

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Portsmouth, VA

About The Position

The Steward Supervisor assists the Executive Steward with all aspects of the Stewarding department’s operation. This supervisory role oversees Stewards and Night Cleaners and supports kitchen team members and the Executive Steward in ensuring kitchen hygiene and cleanliness meet—and where possible exceed—standards. The supervisor maintains and cleans the kitchen during the shift, maintains cleaning standards throughout all areas, works hands-on when necessary, leads by example, and carries out special cleaning assignments. Other duties may be assigned. Administrative responsibilities include ordering and taking inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment; communicating verbally and in writing with the Executive Steward, other supervisors, and staff about issues or changes to cleaning schedules, set-ups, staffing, task durations, set-up or breakdown needs, and problems; and completing accident or incident reports. The supervisor also assists with shift scheduling, reviews time sheets, and makes independent decisions about staffing levels and shift coverage.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience supervising in a commercial food service operation or similar operation.
Reliable self-starter with an open mind and a positive attitude.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Pays particular attention to quality and details.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others regardless of their skills or background.
Ability to establish credibility and rapport with others.
Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week, including holidays.
Ability to stand and work at a table for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds at times.
Ability to work in an environment with moderate to loud noise, bright lights, smoke, and du[ text ends ].
Gaming license/registration as required by the Virginia Lottery Board.

Responsibilities

Assist the Executive Steward with all aspects of the Stewarding department’s operation.
Supervise Stewards and Night Cleaners.
Order supplies, materials, and equipment and take inventory of them.
Communicate issues or changes regarding cleaning schedules, set-ups, staffing, task durations, set-up or breakdown needs, and problem situations to the Executive Steward, other supervisors, and staff.
Complete accident or incident report forms.
Assist with scheduling shifts and review time sheets.
Make independent decisions regarding staffing levels and shift coverage.
Maintain and clean the kitchen during the shift and maintain cleaning standards in all areas.
Work hands-on when necessary and lead by example.
Execute special cleaning assignments.
Support kitchen team members and the Executive Steward in maintaining kitchen hygiene and cleanliness standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.