Lead Steward

About the role

Behind every poolside cocktail, memorable celebration, and desert-inspired dining experience at The Scott Resort & Spa is a stewarding team that keeps the operation moving. We’re looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in creating order, setting the pace, and helping teammates succeed. If you thrive in a fast-moving kitchen, enjoy leading by example, and know that a clean workspace is the foundation of great hospitality, this is your place to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the daily work of the dishwashing and stewarding team.
• Assign stations and responsibilities based on business levels, banquet needs, restaurant service, and special events.
• Train new team members on cleaning, sanitation, safety, chemical handling, and equipment-operating procedures.
• Lead by example through reliability, punctuality, professionalism, cleanliness, and a strong work ethic.
• Create a positive, respectful, team-first environment where everyone is ready to jump in when needed.
• Communicate clearly with chefs, cooks, servers, managers, and fellow associates regarding dishware, equipment, sanitation, and supply needs.

How You’ll Keep Things Running Beautifully

• Ensure dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, smallwares, and kitchen equipment are thoroughly cleaned, sanitized, and available throughout service.
• Operate, clean, and help maintain the commercial dish machine and related stewarding equipment.
• Monitor dish machine temperatures, chemical levels, and equipment performance; report concerns promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized, sanitary dishwashing and back-of-house areas—including floors, drains, walls, trash areas, and workstations.
• Keep pots, pans, smallwares, and culinary equipment properly organized, stored, and ready for the kitchen team.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing kitchen supplies and equipment.
• Support garbage, recycling, and grease-disposal procedures in accordance with property standards.
• Help control breakage, chemical usage, and operating costs through thoughtful, efficient practices.
• Report damaged, missing, or malfunctioning equipment and dishware to management.
• Complete opening and closing duties and ensure the stewarding area is set up for the next shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the culinary and resort leadership teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous dishwashing or stewarding experience in a restaurant, hotel, resort, banquet, or high-volume kitchen environment is preferred.
• Previous experience leading, training, or directing a stewarding or dishwashing team is preferred.
• Maricopa County Food Service Worker Card is required.
• Ability to safely lift and transport heavy equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with culinary, restaurant, banquet, and resort teams.

What Makes You A Great Fit

• You bring a positive attitude and take real pride in a job well done.
• You enjoy working with a collaborative team and understand that every back-of-house detail supports an exceptional guest experience.
• You can confidently guide others, provide training, and keep a team focused during busy service periods.
• You work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with varying kitchen temperatures.
• You are comfortable using commercial kitchen cleaning products and safely handling and storing chemicals.
• You can reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, push, and stand continuously throughout your shift.
• You can move goods on carts and handle loads of up to 200 pounds.
• You have basic math skills for requisitions and inventory-related tasks.
• You communicate clearly and effectively in English with fellow associates.
• You maintain a polished, professional appearance appropriate for a luxury resort environment.
• You are dependable—consistent attendance is essential to delivering the warm, seamless hospitality our guests remember.