Assistant Executive Steward

Position Summary:

The Assistant Executive Steward will provide direct supervision to Team Members in the Sanitation department. The Assistant Executive Steward will maintain and supervise a cleaning program for all food and beverage outlets, banquet facilities, bars, food preparation areas, dish rooms, and pot washing areas. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory of all china, glassware, flatware, kitchen utensils, and equipment in all food and beverage outlets, banquet facilities, and bars. Responsibilities must be performed in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures.

Essential Functions:

1.    Practice, support, and promote Thunder Valley Casino Resort’s “ELITE” company-wide service mission and demonstrate AAA Four Diamond service standards at all times.

2.    Supervise, train, and oversee Sanitation Team Members. Assist the Executive Steward in the maintenance of cleanliness, service, and productivity standards for all areas.

3.    Assist the Executive Steward with on-going training programs for dishwashing, machine maintenance, sanitation and safety.

4.    Ensure that all dish machines are properly maintained and all temperature and chemical requirements meet Indian Health and Safety codes.

5.    Monitor and maintain inventory levels for all china, flatware, glassware, utensils, cleaning chemicals and all supplies associated with departmental needs. Maintain par levels at the stewarding supply area as well as in the warehouses.

6.    Supervise set up and breakdown of banquets and events including, but limited to, reviewing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to ensure items are available, directing Team Members in the set up of banquet kitchen and plate up areas, and coordinating cleaning after completion of banquet function.

7.    Assist the Executive Steward in the management and control of costs associated within the department including, but not be limited to labor, supplies, and other expenses.

8.    Maintain a staffing schedule, providing adequate labor coverage in all outlets within the established labor and payroll requirements.

9.    Be supportive and maintain a high level of communication with back-of-house and front-of-house Food and Beverage Management. Maintain a high level of service quality and professionalism at all times.

10.    Provide a safe work environment for all Team Members through compliance with established safety guidelines. Identify and address potential safety hazards.

11.    Practice and observe safety rules and regulations, and encourage others to do so.  Comply with Board of Health Standards and ensure cleanliness of all food production areas, banquet facilities, and bars.

12.    Maintain the Hazard Communication Standard for your areas.

13.    Be familiar in the use of cleaning chemicals and a wide range of finishes and cleaning techniques. 

14.    Be able to perform in the capacity of any position supervised. Perform functions of Sanitation Team Members as needed.
 

Minimum Qualifications:

1.    Two (2) years of experience in a stewarding management position.

2.    High school diploma or equivalent required.

3.    Must be able to multi-task and coordinate Team Members in multiple areas of the property.

4.    Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
5.    Computer proficiency with working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

6.    Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members, and Management in both written and verbal form.

7.    Must have or be able to obtain a California Food Handler card.

8.    Must be at least 21 years of age.

9.    Must be able to obtain UAIC Tribal Gaming License.

Physical Requirements:

1.    Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols.

2.    Requires the ability to stand and walk for duration of shift.

3.    Must be able to bend and reach to a height of six (6) feet with or without assistance.

4.    Must be able to lift 50 lbs. with or without assistance.

5.    Must be able to push up to 250 lbs. on a pushcart.

6.    Manual dexterity to operate job related equipment.