Steward Supervisor - EXPO

Explore Edmonton Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discounts

Fitness membership discounts

Annual Scholarship Program

Flexible scheduling

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Explore Edmonton Corporation is seeking a Kitchen Steward Supervisor for the Edmonton EXPO Centre. This temporary role runs from October to December 23, 2026, overseeing a stewarding team and ensuring clean, safe back-of-house operations for diverse events.

The position offers mentoring and growth within event/hospitality operations, with flexible scheduling and employee perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in hotel or convention setting.
• Post-secondary degree in Hospitality Management or related program.
• Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety, food safety, and SDS (Safety Data Sheets).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen stewards in cleaning and sanitizing flatware, glassware, and silverware.
• Maintain warewashing areas and storage rooms.
• Set up service stations and food plating areas to readiness.
• Coordinate requisitions from Banquets, Culinary, and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Health & safety knowledge

Food safety knowledge

SDS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary degree in Hospitality Management or related program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award‑winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

About EXPO Centre

Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation Edmonton EXPO Centre works toward a vision of being among North America’s top‑performing venues and achieve that vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. Edmonton EXPO Centre is Edmonton’s largest and busiest venue, and together with the Edmonton Convention Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors every year.

About the Position

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is looking for kitchen Steward Supervisor to join our Stewarding team. This role plays a vital part in maintaining clean, safe, and organized kitchen and back‑of‑house areas while supporting the successful execution of the diverse events hosted at the Edmonton EXPO Centre.

Note: This is a temporary position from October to December 23, 2026.

What we offer to enhance your experience:

• A competitive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits.
• Guidance from seasoned event and hospitality professionals who will serve as your mentors.
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and grow within our event and hospitality operations.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.
• Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle.
• Access to our Annual Scholarship Program.
• Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the Kitchen Stewards in cleaning and sanitizing all flatware, glassware, and silverware, maintaining cleaning tools and supplies, and storing them in designated areas.
• Ensure the upkeep and preservation of the warewashing rooms, chinaware storage room, cleaning and non-cleaning storage rooms, and food preparation rooms.
• Set up and maintain all service stations, clearing stations, and food plating areas to ensure they are ready for their intended purpose.
• Ensure all requisitions from Banquets, Culinary, and other departments are completed and positioned accordingly.

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a hotel or convention setting.
• A post‑secondary degree in Hospitality Management or a related program is considered an asset.
• Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety, food safety, and SDS (Safety Data Sheets).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.