Assistant Executive Steward - The Waldorf Astoria New York

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You. When you join our Hotels team, you’ll brighten someone’s day every time you come to work! As an Assistant Executive Steward, you’ll support strategic oversight of all stewarding operations across the property while delivering memorable experiences for every guest.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory control: assist with daily coordination, distribution, storage and maintenance of essential items – including china, glassware, linen, and silver – ensuring accuracy and availability for all operations.
• Monitor sanitation standards: assist in implementing and overseeing sanitation procedures to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Oversee equipment maintenance: assist in securing, maintaining, and ensuring the functionality of food service equipment.
• Assist with cost management: track expenses and identify cost‑saving opportunities to support departmental efficiency and profitability.
• Support team performance and development: assist with day‑to‑day team oversight, scheduling shifts, coaching and professional development, conducting evaluations, and recognizing achievements.
• Uphold regulatory standards: maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol‑awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team‑member wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A passion for spreading the light and warmth of hospitality.
• Acting with integrity and always doing the right thing.
• Inspiring others through leadership.
• A belief that teamwork drives the best outcomes.
• A sense of ownership and accountability.
• A focus on the now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an award‑winning workplace culture at Hilton. We don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the team members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality. Our culture has earned repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With a suite of world‑class brands and a company‑wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way.

Benefits

• Incredible travel perks – enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world‑class hotels through the Go Hilton travel program.
• Own a piece of Hilton – invest in Hilton shares at a 15 % discount through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) to help build your financial future.
• Paid parental leave – eligible team members, including partners and adoptive parents, receive paid leave.
• Personalized caregiving support – access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones.
• Crisis concierge – a compassionate point of contact for practical support and emotional care in times of loss.
• Mental health resources – free counseling and support through our best‑in‑class Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for eligible team members.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most.
• Health & welfare benefits – a variety of health plans covering checkups, dental cleanings, new glasses, and more for you and your family.
• Financial security for your future – retirement plans that make it easier to save for what’s next.

Benefits availability may vary depending on the team member’s location as well as the terms and conditions of each specific program or plan.