Stewarding Assistant Manager

Rosewood Hotel Group • Calistoga, CA

3d • $72,000 - $77,000

About The Position

The Stewarding Assistant Manager leads the day-to-day operation of the Stewarding Department at Rosewood Calistoga. The role ensures high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, hygiene, equipment care, and operational support throughout the resort. With a visible, hands-on leadership approach, the Assistant Manager guides the team, manages departmental resources, maintains food safety and hygiene standards, and ensures operating equipment is available, cared for, and efficiently distributed.

The role reports to the Executive Steward and works closely with Culinary, Food & Beverage, Engineering, Housekeeping, and other operating departments. The position also supports associate development and the overall performance of the resort’s stewarding operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience, including strong leadership experience in a similar position.
• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Current and valid Food Handler’s Card.
• Understanding of food safety, HACCP practices, chemical handling, sanitation procedures, machinery operation, and safe working practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adjust staffing and resources according to business needs.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately and consistently, using sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communication skills; ability to remain composed under pressure and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including transporting up to 50 pounds and working in an active kitchen environment with heat, cold, slippery surfaces, machinery, and cleaning equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within a luxury or ultra-luxury hotel or resort environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Stewarding Department operations while maintaining Rosewood brand standards, Forbes standards, LQA requirements, HACCP practices, and applicable health regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout kitchens, restaurants, bars, banquet facilities, stewarding areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Establish and oversee cleaning and deep-cleaning schedules for kitchen equipment, utensils, cookware, crockery, cutlery, glassware, and operating equipment.
• Ensure food-contact surfaces, dishwashing areas, storage areas, waste rooms, loading docks, and refuse collection points are properly cleaned and maintained.
• Oversee the safe operation and care of stewarding machinery, chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Conduct regular inspections to support hygiene, sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety standards.
• Coordinate operating equipment inventory, storage, distribution, replacement, and purchasing requirements.
• Monitor departmental costs, labor productivity, overtime, chemical consumption, equipment breakage, and inventory variances.
• Support meetings and events by ensuring timely setup and breakdown of required operating equipment.
• Create efficient schedules that align Stewarding coverage with business and operational needs.
• Lead daily briefings, communicate priorities, and maintain professional grooming, conduct, and performance standards.
• Coach, mentor, train, and develop Stewarding associates; support onboarding and ongoing learning.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and safe working environment grounded in teamwork and open communication.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Engineering, and other departments to maintain efficient operational flow.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen productivity, sustainability, cost control, and the overall effectiveness of Stewarding operations.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Complimentary room nights.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Global career opportunities.
• Industry-leading paid parental leave supporting eligible associates across all paths to parenthood.
• Position may be eligible for bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED