Dishwasher/Kitchen Steward Supervisor - Banquets

The hiring establishment is a full-service hotel dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality services, including dining, banquets, in-room dining, and various guest services. The hotel prides itself on maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organization, and guest satisfaction, which are integral to its brand and operational philosophy. As a stewards team supervisor role within this setting, the position plays a critical part in supporting the smooth operations of the kitchen, restaurants, banquet halls, and other areas that require meticulous sanitation and proper food handling practices. This Stewarding Supervisor position involves overseeing the stewarding team responsible for the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of all dishware, glassware, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and other food and beverage-related items. The supervisor ensures that all these items are cleaned to the highest standards using dishwashers and thorough hand washing processes under strict adherence to safety and hygiene protocols. The role also includes overseeing the restocking of supplies, the proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals, the maintenance of cleaning equipment, and the thorough cleaning of kitchen floors, walls, ceilings, and other areas like hot boxes and queen marys within the hotel. The Stewarding Supervisor manages daily activities and assigns specific tasks to the stewarding team to guarantee seamless and efficient operations. They coordinate with other departments such as Banquets, Culinary, Engineering, and Purchasing to align efforts with daily function requirements and hotel-wide events. A key responsibility is ensuring compliance with food safety standards including HACCP, maintaining proper temperature controls, and completing daily sanitation logs. The supervisor also enforces safe work practices to prevent accidents, minimizes waste and breakage, and fosters a focus on energy conservation among the team. In addition to these duties, the supervisor leads the stewarding team in plating food for large events and ensures timely delivery while keeping food at proper temperatures. They play a leadership role in training team members on proper chemical handling, equipment use, and sanitation certifications. This position requires excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to maintain composure in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment. Physical demands include lifting, bending, pushing, and standing for extended periods. The role requires a high level of integrity, teamwork, adaptability, and accountability to meet the hotel’s standards and guest expectations. Overall, this Stewarding Supervisor role is essential for maintaining the operational efficiency and cleanliness of all stewarding-related activities within the hotel, directly contributing to the quality of guest experiences and the hotel's reputation. It offers a hands-on leadership opportunity in a dynamic hospitality environment that values resourcefulness, passion, and excellence in service.

• 1-2 years supervisory experience
• High school degree or GED preferable
• Food handlers certification
• Stable work history
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to maintain calm demeanor under stress