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Assistant Executive Steward

CoralTree Hospitality, San Diego, CA, United States


A convention hotel runs on precision, pace, and polish—and none of that happens without a world‑class stewarding operation. We’re looking for an Assistant Executive Steward who understands that behind every flawless banquet, every packed outlet, and every last‑minute turn is a team that keeps the engine running.

This role is equal parts operator, organizer, and culture builder. If you take pride in immaculate kitchens, efficient systems, and leading teams that deliver under pressure, keep reading.

Why This Role Matters The guest may never see your work—but they experience it in every clean plate, every polished glass, and every flawlessly executed event. This is the backbone of the operation, and you’ll be the one holding it steady.

Salary $70,304.00

Enjoy great team perks, including complimentary stays for you and your family, free daily lunch in our employee cafeteria, free parking, a 401(k) retirement plan, and more. For full‑time team members, we also offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans and employer‑paid life insurance for added peace of mind.

Responsibilities What You’ll Own

Lead and develop a large stewarding team supporting banquets, multiple outlets, and back‑of‑house operations

Oversee dishwashing, pot washing, kitchen cleaning, waste management, and equipment handling

Ensure health, safety, and sanitation compliance at all times (no exceptions)

Partner closely with Culinary, Banquets, and Engineering to execute seamless events—from intimate meetings to large‑scale conventions

Manage inventory and ordering of chemicals, supplies, and equipment

Build schedules that flex with business levels (and yes, that means thinking three steps ahead)

Maintain and enforce standard operating procedures that actually get followed

Drive efficiency—faster turns, smarter systems, cleaner spaces

Qualifications What You Bring

Proven leadership experience in high‑volume stewarding or kitchen operations, preferably in a hotel or convention environment

Strong knowledge of sanitation standards, safety practices, and equipment handling

Ability to lead diverse teams with clarity, fairness, and accountability

A calm, solutions‑first approach when the pressure spikes (because it will)

Solid organizational skills—this operation doesn’t run on guesswork

Flexibility with schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Bi lingual in Spanish required

What Sets You Apart

You notice what others miss—details matter

You run a tight operation without running over people

You believe systems should make work easier, not harder

You build teams that take pride in the work, even when no one’s watching

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