Executive Steward
Top Prospect Group LLC
Cooperstown, NY
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$62,000–$70,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Cooperstown, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Title: Executive Steward
Location: Cooperstown, NY
Salary: $62,000 – $70,000 (Based on experience)
Type: Full-Time
Housing Benefit: Up to 2 months rent-free employee housing available while relocating
Salary: $62,000 – $70,000 (Based on experience)
Type: Full-Time
Housing Benefit: Up to 2 months rent-free employee housing available while relocating
Overview
The Executive Steward is responsible for leading all stewarding, dishwashing, and sanitation operations supporting two full-service restaurants, a coffee shop, and large-scale banquets and weddings. This role oversees daily cleaning operations, staffing, scheduling, safety, and compliance across all food service areas.
This position manages a seasonal team of 5–12 employees and plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted food & beverage operations during both daily service and high-volume events.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Staffing
- Oversee all dishwashing and cleaning operations supporting:
- Two restaurants
- Coffee shop
- Banquets and weddings
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise stewarding staff
- Manage seasonal staffing fluctuations (5–12 direct reports)
- Ensure proper coverage for all meal periods, banquets, and special events
- Maintain a visible, hands-on presence during service periods
- Conduct department meetings and performance reviews
Sanitation, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local health regulations
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchens, dish rooms, storerooms, hallways, docks, and equipment
- Design and execute daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules
- Lead and document regular safety walkthroughs and inspections
- Train staff on proper dish machine operation, assembly, and cleaning
- Inspect hood systems for grease buildup and schedule service as needed
- Coordinate pest control services
- Enforce SOPs and safety standards across all stewarding areas
Inventory, Equipment & Loss Prevention
- Order and control inventory of cleaning compounds and stewarding supplies
- Maintain appropriate par levels and communicate variances
- Conduct quarterly inventories of china, glass, linen, and silver
- Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory counts
- Monitor trash removal schedules and waste management
- Maintain and operate burnishing equipment
- Coordinate and monitor loss prevention efforts within stewarding operations
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership to anticipate operational and equipment needs
- Review banquet event orders and prepare stewarding support for weddings and large events
- Communicate operational issues, safety concerns, and staffing needs proactively to leadership
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of Executive Steward experience in a hotel or resort environment
- Minimum 3 years of Food & Beverage experience
- Previous supervisory and scheduling responsibility required
- High School Diploma required
- Strong understanding of sanitation standards, safety compliance, and inventory control
- Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, event-driven environment
Benefits & Perks
Core Benefits
- Free health and vision insurance (employee)
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- FSA
- Profit-sharing pension plan (10% of annual income, vested after 3 years)
- Free term life insurance (1x annual salary)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Optional Teledoc coverage ($10/month – family included)
Time Off & Lifestyle
- 13 paid holidays (including birthday)
- Vacation:
- 80 hours (Years 1–4)
- 120 hours (Years 5–9)
- 160 hours (Year 10+)
- 56 hours sick time annually
- Free hot meals while working
- Free gym membership
- Retail, restaurant, spa, and golf discounts
- Friends & family room discounts
Educational Support Program
After one year of employment:
Student Loan Repayment
- $500 per quarter after Year 1
- $750 per quarter after Year 2
Education Sponsorship
- 50% reimbursement for approved industry-related education
- Up to $5,000 per year
- One-year post-completion employment commitment required
Interested Candidates – Apply Today
Please submit:
- Resume
- Salary expectations
- Availability and at least one professional reference
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