Steward Coordinator-Food Services, McMurdo Station

About the role

Gana-A'Yoo Services Corporation, GSC, is seeking a Steward Coordinator (Food Services) at McMurdo Station for the Austral Summer season (Summer 2026-2027).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for tasking and overseeing day-to-day activities of the Lead Dining Attendants and Stewards to ensure that assigned tasks are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Sets pre-season expectations and completes post-season evaluations of Lead Dining Attendants and Stewards as required by the Culinary Manager and/or Lodging Manager.
• Assists Culinary Manager in envisioning and implementing new team initiatives. Provides leadership and support for Lead Dining Attendants and Stewards.
• Communicates staffing, tasking, and equipment issues clearly with Lead Dining Attendants to ensure meal services are managed smoothly and efficiently.
• Manages scheduling of the Lead Dining Attendants and Stewards and assists with applicable duties of those positions as required.
• Tracks physical condition (injuries, aches, pains, sick days) of staff, adjusting tasking for light duty and other special requirements as needed.
• Fills in for the dining facility as needed.
• Actively seeks out and organizes special projects to be carried out by Lead Dining Attendants.
• Conducts inventories as requested.
• Researches cleaning products utilized by the stewards to ensure proper and safe usage.
• Handles confidential matters (personnel actions, management reports, lodging issues, etc.) in accordance with management policy.
• Interacts with the National Science Foundation, military and other agency officials, both over the telephone and in person, in a professional and tactful manner.
• Collaborates with other GSC departments to assign stewards special tasking. Communicates with Lead Dining Attendants regarding each department's needs. Ensures that stewards have training, tools, and resources they need to succeed in special tasking.
• Makes up to 10% of time performing duties requiring repetitive motion.
• Must be able to lift the safety regulation maximum on limited basis.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining a safe workplace program and ensuring safety is the highest priority in the workplace.
• Responsible for safety reporting for all employees. This includes soreness, injuries, and near misses.
• Supports the achievement of GSC goals and contractual commitments.
• Provides direct support, using staff resources if necessary, to the achievement of all metrics related to GSC.
• Complies with all GSC Environmental Health & Safety, and Quality Assurance, requirements and goals. Provides documentation to these divisions as necessary to ensure adequate and legal documentation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• A high school graduate or GED.
• A current ServSafe Food Handler certificate must be obtained prior to deployment to Antarctica.
• A valid driver's license.
• A valid U.S. Passport.
• A minimum of two years of work experience in the hotel or restaurant related industry.
• One year supervisory experience required.
• Basic computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets and databases required.
• Previous experience with Station Services in Antarctica may be accepted in lieu of minimum experience.
• US citizenship and permanent residency required.
• A Tier 1 - Elevated Background Investigation (EBI) result prior to deployment is a prerequisite of employment.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and stakeholders.
• Experience with inventory management and safety protocols.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and their proper usage.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.

Skills

• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Effective communication.
• Inventory management.
• Safety protocols.
• Handling confidential matters.
• Collaboration with other departments.
• Special project coordination.

Benefits

Details about benefits are not specified in the job posting.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $864 - $982 per week.

Schedule

The position is for the Austral Summer season (Summer 2026-2027).