Executive Steward

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has more than 7,400 hotels, representing over 625,000 rooms, in 45 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com. 

The ability to model Choice’s Cultural Values: Welcome and Respect Everyone, Be Bold, Be Quick, Listen, Be Curious and Show Integrity are key to our success in inspiring Loyalty, Growth, and the Hospitality Spirit.

Our managed hotels portfolio includes Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Red, Park Plaza, and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson.

Unique.  Stylish.  Entirely Radisson Blu.   Upper Upscale by industry definition.  First class in any other language.  High on design and style, all wrapped up in a Yes I Can! Attitude.  The Radisson Blu Mall of America features 500 design forward guest rooms, unique spaces and over 26,000 square feet of meeting space, and is the first hotel connected to the Mall of America.

FireLake Grill House and Cocktail Bar features regional, local and sustainable foods kissed with the flavor of real burning wood, utilizing the grill, rotisserie and smoker.  Impeccable hospitality and service. 175 seat restaurant, 125 seat lounge. Our lounge features local brews, selective wine list and modern cocktail program.

Salary Range: $65,000 to $67,000

Benefits When You Make It Your Choice:

• Employee discounts on thousands of hotels

• Enjoy a complimentary meal in the associate cafeteria during your shift

• Free Parking

• Paid Sick Time (MN Earned Sick and Safe Time)

Day 1:

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• 8 Paid Holidays

• Paid Bereavement

• Paid Floating Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

1st of the month following 30 days of service:

• Full benefits package to our full-time employees, including health, dental, vision, short & long term disability, auto insurance, and so much more!

Key Responsibilities

Assists in the development and implementation of business strategies for the hotel which are aligned with the Choice Hotels overall mission, vision, values, and strategies

• Establishes rotating cleaning calendar for special cleaning projects and manages staff to clean accordingly.

• Assists executive committee in establishing stewarding budget

• Maintains controls to guard against theft and waste

Ensures smooth operation of kitchen department

• Directs cleaning of floors and work surfaces daily

• Properly staffs stewarding to forecasted department business to ensure coverage while minimizing cost

• Trains staff on use of dishwashing and other cleaning equipment and processes

• Ensures trash is removed promptly

Maintains supplies and equipment for cafeteria and Food and Beverage Department

• Maintains levels of stewarding stock, makes requisitions and obtains approval as needed

• Assures proper distribution and storage of supplies

• Monitors supply of clean dishware, glassware, pots and pans

• Takes steps to ensure kitchen and restaurant have needed supplies

• Checks cleaning equipment daily and reports any problems to maintenance department for repair

• Researches new products and supplies and works with vendors to test and make recommendations to management

• Prevents insects and mo