Chief Steward Kitchen - Join the Team!

The hiring establishment is Iowa's number one entertainment venue, a lively and fast-paced environment where exceptional culinary and service experiences are delivered daily. Renowned for providing outstanding entertainment alongside memorable dining, this venue prides itself on a high standard of cleanliness, organization, and operational excellence within its kitchen and banquet areas. As a leading entertainment complex in Iowa, it serves a diverse clientele and hosts numerous banquets, concerts, and special events throughout the year, ensuring a vibrant working atmosphere for all staff. The company culture supports teamwork, attention to detail, and adaptability, which are essential traits for success in this dynamic environment. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Stewarding Supervisor to join our team, a vital role ensuring that the kitchen operations run efficiently and continuously meet strict health and safety standards. This position offers varied shifts and days off, providing flexibility to fit different schedules. Additionally, employees are offered flexible payment options such as daily, weekly, or biweekly pay, catering to individual financial needs. The Stewarding Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the Stewarding team, which includes dish machine operators and porters, managing daily operations, inventory control, equipment sanitation, and food safety compliance. The role requires strong leadership skills to hire, train, schedule, and lead the team effectively while working closely with the banquet and culinary managers to coordinate operational needs during events. This role demands a hands-on approach with responsibilities spanning from supervising staff and inspecting food products to maintaining compliance with state department of health codes and managing kitchen sanitation. The Stewarding Supervisor must proactively ensure that all kitchen equipment and storage areas are sanitized and properly managed, adhering to FIFO practices and temperature standards for perishables. This position is pivotal to the continued success of the venue's culinary operations, ensuring guests experience high-quality service and cleanliness. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and have prior supervisory experience in banquet, culinary, or related operations, this position is an excellent opportunity to expand your career within an energetic and well-established entertainment venue.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push carts up to 150 pounds in moving and stocking inventory
• Will work in walk-in coolers and freezers
• Required to obtain and maintain ServSafe certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in banquet, culinary, or related operations
• Prior supervisory experience desired
• Experience with collective bargaining environment preferred