Title:  Steward Manager - Anaheim Convention Center

Job Description

The Steward Manager, Anaheim Convention Center, manages the daily kitchen stewarding operations and staff.

• Responsibilities include dish room operations, night cleaning, back dock cleaning and maintenance, banquet plating, China/silverware/glassware inventory management, and food running.
• Works to continually improve guest and team member satisfaction while maximizing financial performance in all areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for total maintenance and sanitation in all food production service areas; ensure all food and beverage outlets have sufficient equipment to perform adequately.
• Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports.
•  Must ensure sanitation and health standards are achieved.
• Areas of responsibility include overseeing all food preparation, food service, and support areas.
• Reports directly to the Executive Chef.

COMPENSATION: The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $80,000. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer.  This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.​

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BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.   Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.  Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.  For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation. ​

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There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages the stewarding function in all kitchen areas to promote overall cleanliness, sanitation, and compliance with state and local health regulations. Stewarding functions include setting up workstations; cleanliness, inventory, storage, and pulls of dishes, controlling and analyzing breakage, ensuring correct chemical levels for dishwashing areas, and maintaining efficient traffic patterns in the kitchen.
• May assist with other duties as needed which may include but are not limited to assisting with food dish-up and completing set-ups.
• Educates team members on current safety and sanitation issues to ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations. Informs management of hazardous situations, emergencies, or threats to the security of guests, team members, or company assets. Schedule preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. Ensure that equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
• Determines the minimum and maximum stocks and controls the par stocks of all materials and equipment. Liaise with the Purchasing Department and suppliers regarding purchasing needs for the stewarding operation.
• Promotes teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include the warehouse, culinary staff, and FOH managers.
• Provides guidance and direction to steward supervisors, including setting goals, performance standards, and monitoring performance.
• Provides information to executive teams, managers and supervisors, team members, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision-making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Works to meet or exceed goals provided by Executive Chef including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
• Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.
• Understands team members’ positions well enough to perform duties in team members' absence or determine appropriate replacements to fill gaps.
• Manages team members' progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Ensures Aramark and department policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• Ensures compliance with all food handling and sanitation standards.
• Ensures team members maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications.
• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand operational needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
• Trains steward team members on the fundamentals of maintenance of kitchen equipment, sanitation, organization, and cleaning.
• Uses computer systems in daily operations to meet goals and maintain standards.
• Works with food and beverage managers and keeps them informed of issues as they arise.
• Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Attends all necessary training meetings.
• Duties, responsibilities, requirements, and expectations, about this job are subject to change as needed.

Qualifications

• While performing the duties of this job, it requires the ability to stand for extended periods; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in the kitchen areas and ballrooms or hallways, with exposure to heat, fumes, and steam.
• Evenings, holidays, and/or weekend work are required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may also be required.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.