What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Steward position at Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa?
The Executive Steward will oversee the efficient operation of the Stewarding Department, ensuring optimal labor efficiency, adhering to budgeted labor costs, maintaining safe working conditions, and upholding the highest standards of sanitation.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the Stewarding Department.
- Schedule all stewards, pot washer and night cleaners.
- Hire, train, coach and counsel employees. Conduct staff performance reviews in accordance to company standards.
- Assure compliance with Health Department standards.
- Supervise and maintain the sanitation of kitchen, storerooms, hallways, dock, and equipment.
- Work with the Executive Chef and the Director of Catering to anticipate equipment needs.
- Order and control inventory of all cleaning compounds. Conduct quarterly china, glass, linen and silver inventories.
- Ensure compliance with SOP?s in all stewarding areas.
- Schedule and monitor trash removal.
- Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in the stewarding areas.
- Design and implement daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules. Schedule pest control visits.
- Reconcile quarterly cleaning expenses for rebate purposes.
Education and Experience
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
