Executive Steward

The Executive Steward oversees the cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of all kitchens, dining, and storage areas, managing a stewarding team and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Key responsibilities include supervising Team Members, controlling inventory and supplies (dishes, glassware utensils), maintaining equipment, coordinating with culinary management, and managing staffing and training for the stewarding department. The role also involves adhering to standard operating procedures, working flexible hours and acting as a professional role model for the team. The Executive Steward has a pivotal role in upholding the casino’s image and operational efficiency, directly impacting the Guest experience and operational standards. Responsibilities are performed in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures. This position will report directly to the Executive Chef.

• Responsible for practicing, supporting, and promoting North Fork Mono Casino’s culture and always demonstrating exemplary Service Standards.
• Managing and directing the workforce which includes hiring, training, evaluating, disciplining, and scheduling Team Members.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation for all kitchen, dining and public areas.
• In collaboration with the outlet Chef, monitor, purchase, and reorder kitchen supplies, including cleaning agents, china, glass, silverware and other equipment.
• Ensure proper maintenance and organization of kitchen and dining equipment.
• Responsible for ensuring the SDS booklet is located in the proper place and understanding its contents.
• Work closely with culinary leadership and other food and beverage management to ensure a seamless workflow and meet departmental goals.
• Display and encourage teamwork within the department.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards in accordance with department policies and the health department.
• Responsible for any waste management and sustainability efforts.
• Ensure the Sanitation department adheres to all food safety, sanitation and infection control procedures.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures and ensure team has been fully trained on all job duties.
• Responsible for ensuring all Team Members possess the proper tools and training to carry out their job duties.
• Responsible for ensuring that staff payroll is completed and approved prior to the close of payroll deadline.
• Assist with the set-up and breakdown of any special events as needed.
• Other job-duties as assigned.

• Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members and management in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to identify and resolve operational issues and make sound business decisions.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment, potentially in extreme temperatures.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, especially in a fast-paced environment.

• High School diploma or GED preferred; some college or vocational training in the culinary field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years in stewarding operations in a hospitality environment with one (1) year experience in a supervisory position required.
• Current Food Handler Manager certification required or ability to acquire one (employer will provide upon hire).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Commission, which includes passing a background investigation.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Requires manual dexterity to perform job related functions.
• Ability to sit, stand or walk for the duration of their shift.
• Ability to bend, carry, climb, crawl, crouch, grasp, kneel, lift, pull, push, reach, sit, stand, or stoop during or for the duration of their shift.
• Ability to move up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
• Ability to work various shifts including days, evenings, weekends and graveyard and holidays.

Team Members will be in constant contact with fellow team members and Guests.  Work includes the maintenance and care of the assigned work area. Work is typically in an area which may be unusually hot, cold, noisy, and may contain secondhand smoke. Work may be performed in a confined area. Performance of job duties will require standing, walking, lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling and grasping. Work may be scheduled at various hours, including working overtime, and during evening, weekends, and holidays. Work may entail trained chemical usage. 

• When selecting candidates for employment, qualified Native American applicants will be given preference over non-Native American applicants, provided they meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced, or delegated by Management to meet the business needs of the property.

$75,000/Annually