Stewarding Manager

About the role

Welcome to The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, a legendary property in the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio located in the heart of Riverside, California. With 238 guest rooms and over 160,000 sq ft of meeting and event space, this AAA Four-Diamond, National Historic Landmark offers a truly unique and dynamic environment for hospitality professionals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the stewarding department across restaurants, banquets, bars, and culinary outlets.
• Ensure all kitchens, back-of-house areas, and food service equipment meet luxury cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, and Culinary Leadership Team to support kitchen operations and service flow.
• Lead, train, schedule, and develop stewarding team members to maintain efficiency and service excellence.
• Oversee dishwashing operations and proper handling/storage of dinnerware, glassware, silverware, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintain compliance with local health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including OSHA and food safety standards.
• Coordinate deep cleaning schedules and preventive maintenance for kitchen and stewarding equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and operating equipment while controlling costs and minimizing waste.
• Assist with budget management, labor control, payroll review, and departmental expense tracking.
• Respond promptly to operational challenges while maintaining a calm and professional presence.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented culture focused on accountability, service, and continuous improvement.

What are we looking for?

• Experience: Previous stewarding or kitchen operations leadership experience is required in a hotel, resort, or high-volume food & beverage environment. Banquet and/or Conference Services experience is highly desired.
• Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Four-year college degree in business, financial, or hospitality is a huge plus!

Required Core Competencies

• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent Time Management.
• Strong Communication & Collaboration.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation standards, food safety practices, and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to manage large teams in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Luxury hotel or Five-Star experience.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Manager Level Certification in food safety or sanitation.

Scheduling

This is a Full-Time position, working 5 days a week; flexible availability required across AM, PM, and Mid-Shift rotations. Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and special event periods based on hotel business demands.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• This position operates in a fast-paced hospitality environment with exposure to heat, moisture, cleaning chemicals, and high-volume food service operations.
• Constant standing, walking, and moving throughout the culinary areas.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to observe and adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and company guidelines for food handling, cross-contamination protocols, and sanitation.

Compensation

$84,000 - $93,000

Benefits

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.