Steward Supervisor

About the role

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stewarding operations to ensure a clean, safe, and organized back-of-house environment that supports food service across the unit.
• Provide direct supervision to stewarding staff and ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and operational standards.
• Maintain readiness of kitchens, service areas, and support spaces to meet daily operations and event-driven demands.
• Support multiple lines of business, including restaurants, banquets, concessions, premium services, and catering operations.
• Work closely with culinary and operations leadership to maintain consistent standards of cleanliness, organization, and workflow efficiency.
• Supervise stewarding staff and assign work based on operational priorities and service volume.
• Conduct pre-shift briefings to review assignments, safety expectations, and sanitation priorities.
• Support training and onboarding of stewarding staff on sanitation procedures and safe work practices.
• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Attend work and show for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity.
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in stewarding, sanitation, or back-of-house food service operations required.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of sanitation standards, chemical handling, and warewashing systems.

Benefits

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career.
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family’s wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• Some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free “shift” meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected.