Oversee the daily operation of the stewarding department and operational responsibilities, train, develop, and hold Kitchen Steward team members accountable to a high level of food safety and sanitation, and assist with food production tasks.
Requirements
- Organize and prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines
- Practice safe and sanitary food handling and preparation procedures
- Take direction from Executive Chef and Sous Chefs; ask questions when necessary
- Maintain clean, organized, and hygienic work areas
- Communicate and follow up with all Kitchen Steward team members; assist and provide support as needed
- Take full responsibility and ownership of the cleanliness in the Kitchen
- Delegate tasks to Kitchen Stewards based on the responsibilities of their position and the operations of the department
- Train and develop the performance of Kitchen Steward team members and hold them accountable to maintain food safety and proficiently use equipment and ware washing
- Supervise and coordinate activities of pantry, storeroom and non-cooking kitchen staff. Inspect kitchens, work areas and storeroom and equipment for cleanliness and order
- Lead and assist with daily ware washing and trash removal
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of loading dock and trash bay
- Conduct bi-yearly inventory on china, glass and sliver
- Assist culinary staff during any special request, menus, events, or priorities as requested by the Executive Chef and/or the Sous Chefs
- Assist with onboarding new team members including training and development
- Perform other Kitchen duties as assigned