Stewarding Manager

Reporting to the Executive Chef, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide hands-on leadership and direction to the stewarding team, ensuring consistent execution of daily operations with professionalism and efficiency.
• Oversee and ensure proper use and maintenance of all dishwashing and kitchen cleaning equipment.
• Ensure all kitchen and service areas are consistently clean, organized, and compliant with local health and safety regulations.
• Develop, train, and manage stewarding staff, including scheduling, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with the culinary and food & beverage teams to ensure smooth service execution and timely support.
• Manage inventory and par levels of stewarding supplies, including chemicals, cleaning tools, silverware, glasses, china and kitchen small wares and place timely orders as required
• Monitor and reduce breakage, loss, and misuse of chinaware, flatware, and kitchen equipment
• Lead and oversee proper sanitation procedures, including DOH compliance, and conduct routine inspections to uphold hygiene standards.
• Ensure all dishware, silverware, glassware, and kitchen utensils are cleaned, sanitized, and stored appropriately.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of all stewarding areas, including floors, equipment, storage rooms
• Maintain departmental documentation, logs, and checklists as required for audits and inspections.
• Participate in daily briefings and departmental meetings and contribute to hotel-wide sustainability and efficiency initiatives.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Compensation: $85,000.00 – $90,000.00 – Annual Salary

• Minimum 2–3 years of stewarding Manager or supervisory experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume fine dining environment; previous managerial experience strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead, train, and develop a diverse team while maintaining a positive and professional work environment
• Strong knowledge of sanitation standards, food safety, and Department of Health regulationshttps://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/stewarding-manager-in-the-plaza-a-fairmont-managed-hotel-new-york-united-jid-60997