Assistant Executive Steward

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa is seeking an Assistant Executive Steward to manage day-to-day F&B stewarding operations, control budgets, staffing, and inventory. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness in dish areas, kitchens, bars, and back docks, and standing in for the Executive Steward when needed.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management, knowledge of sanitation standards, and 3–5 years of management experience in related areas.

Qualifications

• Assocate degree or equivalent in hotel/restaurant management is required.
• Strong leadership and communication are essential.
• Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and cost controls is needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sanitation, attendance, scheduling, and training adherence.
• Assist the Executive Steward with SOPs, coaching, and discipline.
• Lead on-the-job and virtual training with shift managers.
• Oversee inventories and purchases for daily needs.
• Conduct health safety walk-throughs and address violations.
• Ensure training completion and incident reporting with LP.
• Supervise banquet setup/breakdown and stewarding operations.
• Inspect contracts with overnight cleaning personnel and scope.
• Delegate tasks to stewarding managers and supervisors.
• Develop banquet stewarding leaders and handle absence coverage.

Skills

Staff management

Communication

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Tools

SERV Safe Certification

Job description

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

At Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, guests enjoy 3.5 miles of beach, scenic marshlands, luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class golf, dining, family-friendly activities and a full-service spa.

Our associates are part of a dynamic, supportive team that values respect, gratitude, and empowerment. We offer hands-on training, growth opportunities, and the pride of working for a company known for exceptional service. If you’re friendly, motivated, and passionate about serving others, Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect fit.

Assistant Executive Steward

Overview

This team member will manage day-to-day operations in the F&B operation, stewarding departmental processes, budget cost controls, departmental staffing, and inventory controls. Manage and maintain cleanliness in dish rooms, kitchens, bar areas, back docks, maintenance, and proprietary night cleaning in accordance with health department policy and Omni expectations. Also stands in for the Executive Steward in his absence.

Responsibilities

• Monitor sanitation operations, daily department operations including attendance and scheduling, and training compliance.
• Assist the Executive Steward with the creation and implementation of standard operating procedures, training, counseling, and disciplining strategies for line-level staff that stay within company standards and guidelines.
• Take ownership and oversee the implementation and accountability of all in person training, on the job training, continual learning, all virtual training, and work with shift managers to develop their management skills.
• Assist the department in completion of all inventories (chemical, dry goods, disposables, and china/glass/silverware), including purchases for the inventory and daily operating needs.
• Conduct walk-throughs to address health safety compliance, safety issue violations, and departmental/shift efficiency.
• Monitor and ensure training is completed for all staff, including completion of all accident reporting, form completion, and follow up with LP.
• Supervise and follow up on the set up and breakdown of banquet events, special events, off property events, and sales events as it involves the stewarding schedule and operation.
• Inspect, evaluate, communicate and ensure compliance with contractual standards regarding the overnight cleaning contractors and the quality/scope of completed work.
• Delegation of tasks with appropriate follow up to the stewarding managers and supervisors.
• Assume responsibility, oversight, and development of the banquet stewarding managers and supervisors to ensure an efficient and effective process for the area.
• Assume all Executive Steward responsibilities when the Executive Steward is absent and accept all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• The ability to obtain SERV Safe Food Handler and/or Manager Certification.
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal.
• Moderate to average computer skills.
• Three to five (3-5) years of management experience in the procurement, food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area, preferably in stewarding or environmental services.

Omni Hotels & Resorts Is An Equal Opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran Employer. The EEO Is The Law Poster Is Available Using The Following Link. EEOC is the Law Poster. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.