Executive Steward

About the role

Welcome to OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District, near downtown Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park offers exceptional career opportunities. Conveniently situated with a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including premium riverfront accommodations, a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces spanning 30,000 square feet, OKANA provides a unique setting for a rewarding career journey. Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA. Join us to contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key operational leader responsible for overseeing all stewarding functions across a large-scale, multi-outlet food and beverage operation.
• Manage the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen and back-of-house areas, maintaining equipment and supply inventories.
• Support banquet and event operations across 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
• Lead a team of stewards to ensure the culinary and food and beverage teams have everything they need to deliver a consistently exceptional guest experience.
• Assist in managing the stewarding department within budget, monitoring chemical, supply, and equipment costs, and controlling costs related to breakage, loss, and chemical usage.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of all stewarding functions and how the department supports culinary, restaurant, and banquet operations.
• Ensure full compliance with health department requirements, sanitation laws, and OSHA standards at all times.
• Oversee onboarding, training, scheduling, performance feedback, and recognition for the stewarding team.
• Address associate concerns fairly and in a timely manner, holding team members accountable to established standards while encouraging growth and development.
• Support the execution of the stewarding department budget and help identify opportunities to reduce waste and control costs.
• Adjust staffing schedules and supply orders based on business volume and event demands.
• Monitor equipment condition and coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance to keep costs down and operations running smoothly.
• Partner with culinary and banquet leadership to ensure all events and outlets are fully supported.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Some college or coursework in Hospitality or Culinary Management preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in a stewarding, kitchen operations, or related hospitality role, with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity.
• Previous experience in a high-volume, multi-outlet or banquet environment strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of sanitation laws, OSHA requirements, and health department standards.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple outlets simultaneously.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a large team of associates.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently and communicate effectively with team members and resort leadership.
• Have or will complete all relevant food safety and sanitation certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Rarely.
• Standing/Walking: Frequently.
• Crouching: Frequently.
• Kneeling/Crawling: Occasionally.
• Stooping: Frequently.
• Reaching: Frequently.
• Handling/Grasping: Constantly.
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently.
• Lifting/Carrying: Frequently.
• Twisting: Frequently.
• Climbing: Occasionally.

Mental Requirements

• Interaction with others/communication skills: Constantly.
• Deadlines/shift work/overtime: Constantly.
• Flexibility: Constantly.
• Pace: Constantly.
• Attention to detail: Constantly.
• Highly repetitive work: Frequently.
• Handling associate concerns and high-pressure situations: Occasionally.

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000 per year.

Benefits

Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.