Executive Steward

The Executive Steward at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark is a key operational leader responsible for overseeing all stewarding functions across a large-scale, multi-outlet food and beverage operation. This includes managing the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen and back-of-house areas, maintaining equipment and supply inventories, and supporting banquet and event operations across 27,000 square feet of meeting and event space. This role leads a team of stewards to ensure the culinary and food and beverage teams have everything they need to deliver a consistently exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee all stewarding functions across a large-scale, multi-outlet food and beverage operation; Manage the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchen and back-of-house areas; Maintain equipment and supply inventories; Support banquet and event operations; Lead a team of stewards to ensure culinary and food and beverage teams have everything they need; Ensure compliance with health department requirements, sanitation laws, and OSHA standards; Monitor and maintain adequate par levels of kitchen supplies and smallwares; Select, train, supervise, develop, discipline, and counsel associates

Requirements

High school diploma; 3+ years of experience in a stewarding, kitchen operations, or related hospitality role, with at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity; Working knowledge of sanitation laws, OSHA requirements, and health department standards; Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple outlets simultaneously; Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a large team of associates; Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently and communicate effectively with team members and resort leadership; Have or will complete all relevant food safety and sanitation certifications

Nice to have

Some college or coursework in Hospitality or Culinary Management; Previous experience in a high-volume, multi-outlet or banquet environment

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance; Retirement plans; Paid time off; On-site wellness programs; Local discounts; Employee rates on hotel stays; Ongoing training and development opportunities