Executive Steward
Guest Check Inc., Sausalito, CA, United States
Luxury Independent Hotel in Sausalito CA
For those legally authorized to work in the US
Position Overview The Executive Steward is responsible for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and organizational efficiency of all back-of-house food preparation areas. This role serves as a critical bridge between the Culinary and Banquet departments, ensuring that the heart of the house operates at luxury standards while managing a significant inventory of high-value assets (china, glass, silver, and smallwares).
*For the right culinary candidate, this could be a Banquet Sous Chef who understands Stewarding leadership and could possibly combine the roles.
Key Responsibilities
Departmental Leadership:
Recruit, train, and manage the stewarding team. Create schedules that balance labor costs with the high-demand needs of daily operations and large-scale banquet functions.
Asset & Inventory Management:
Conduct regular inventories of all operating equipment. Track breakage and loss, and manage the procurement of replacements within the departmental budget.
Sanitation & Compliance:
Maintain a "gold standard" of cleanliness. Ensure strict adherence to local health department regulations, HACCP protocols, and internal luxury brand standards.
Banquet Support:
Coordinate with the Banquet Manager and Executive Chef to ensure all plating and service equipment is staged, polished, and ready for high-profile events.
Chemical & Equipment Safety:
Oversee the safe storage and usage of cleaning chemicals. Manage the maintenance of industrial dishwashing machinery and kitchen equipment to prevent downtime.
Sustainability:
Lead the property’s waste management and recycling initiatives, ensuring proper disposal and environmental compliance.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience:
3–5 years of supervisory experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume resort environment.
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of health and safety regulations (OSHA, Food Handlers, etc.) and industrial kitchen operations.
Skills:
Strong organizational and budgeting skills. Ability to lead a diverse team in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Tech Savvy:
Proficient in inventory management software and labor scheduling tools.
Luxury Differentiators In the luxury space, a top-tier Executive Steward isn't just a "cleaning manager"—they are a
profit-and-loss guardian .
They treat the fine bone china and crystal as the multi-million dollar investments they are.
they have a "no-fail" mentality regarding Health Department inspections.
They possess the emotional intelligence to lead a team that is often working behind the scenes for long, grueling hours.
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For those legally authorized to work in the US
Position Overview The Executive Steward is responsible for the overall cleanliness, sanitation, and organizational efficiency of all back-of-house food preparation areas. This role serves as a critical bridge between the Culinary and Banquet departments, ensuring that the heart of the house operates at luxury standards while managing a significant inventory of high-value assets (china, glass, silver, and smallwares).
*For the right culinary candidate, this could be a Banquet Sous Chef who understands Stewarding leadership and could possibly combine the roles.
Key Responsibilities
Departmental Leadership:
Recruit, train, and manage the stewarding team. Create schedules that balance labor costs with the high-demand needs of daily operations and large-scale banquet functions.
Asset & Inventory Management:
Conduct regular inventories of all operating equipment. Track breakage and loss, and manage the procurement of replacements within the departmental budget.
Sanitation & Compliance:
Maintain a "gold standard" of cleanliness. Ensure strict adherence to local health department regulations, HACCP protocols, and internal luxury brand standards.
Banquet Support:
Coordinate with the Banquet Manager and Executive Chef to ensure all plating and service equipment is staged, polished, and ready for high-profile events.
Chemical & Equipment Safety:
Oversee the safe storage and usage of cleaning chemicals. Manage the maintenance of industrial dishwashing machinery and kitchen equipment to prevent downtime.
Sustainability:
Lead the property’s waste management and recycling initiatives, ensuring proper disposal and environmental compliance.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience:
3–5 years of supervisory experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume resort environment.
Knowledge:
Deep understanding of health and safety regulations (OSHA, Food Handlers, etc.) and industrial kitchen operations.
Skills:
Strong organizational and budgeting skills. Ability to lead a diverse team in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Tech Savvy:
Proficient in inventory management software and labor scheduling tools.
Luxury Differentiators In the luxury space, a top-tier Executive Steward isn't just a "cleaning manager"—they are a
profit-and-loss guardian .
They treat the fine bone china and crystal as the multi-million dollar investments they are.
they have a "no-fail" mentality regarding Health Department inspections.
They possess the emotional intelligence to lead a team that is often working behind the scenes for long, grueling hours.
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