Assistant Executive Steward

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stewarding operations, including dishwashing, cleaning, and kitchen support functions
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards across all kitchens, storage areas, and loading docks in compliance with health regulations
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise stewarding team members
• Manage inventory of china, glassware, silverware, and kitchen equipment
• Monitor labor, supplies, and operating costs; support budget and expense control
• Ensure proper use, storage, and handling of cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce loss or breakage
• Partner with culinary leadership to support overall kitchen operations and service execution
• Enforce safety standards and maintain compliance with MSDS and OSHA guidelines

Qualifications

• ServSafe Manager Certification required
• Previous leadership experience in stewarding, culinary, or food and beverage operations preferred
• Strong knowledge of sanitation, safety standards, and high-volume kitchen operations
• Experience with inventory management and cost control
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

• Full-Time Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off and holidays, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance, Associate Relief Fund
• Additional Perks: Subsidized housing and shuttle service, meal subsidies and employee discounts, access to select resort amenities, discounts at Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Crescent Hotels & Resorts properties, career development opportunities, including Manager-in-Training program