Assistant Executive Steward

Turning Stone Enterprises; Town of Verona (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Tuition assistance

Career-building professional dev

Job summary

Turning Stone Enterprises is seeking an Assistant Executive Steward to lead our stewarding team across restaurants, banquets, and large‑scale events. You will drive accountability, oversee daily operations, and ensure top sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The role requires 5+ years as a Stewarding Supervisor, strong leadership, and proficiency in budgeting and payroll. Expect night, weekend, and holiday work as needed; NYS driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Stewarding Supervisor.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment and manage a large team.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting, payroll, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop stewarding supervisors, lead stewards, and team members to foster accountability and teamwork.
• Oversee daily stewarding operations across restaurants, banquets, and large-scale events with appropriate resources.
• Maintain sanitation, food safety, OSHA compliance, and health department standards.
• Coordinate dishwashing, kitchen sanitation, banquet setup, and stewarding services for events.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, labor productivity, and overtime for efficiency and service quality.
• Manage inventories of china, glassware, silverware, and cleaning supplies.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Banquets, Engineering, Housekeeping, Purchasing, and F&B leaders to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of stewarding areas for cleanliness and readiness.
• Assist with budgeting, cost control, equipment maintenance, payroll review, and reporting.
• Step into Executive Steward role when needed to maintain service and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Word

Excel

Lotus

Job description

Starting Salary: $57,000 yearly

Job Requirements

Starting Salary: $57,000 yearly

Behind every exceptional dining experience is an exceptional stewarding team. As our Assistant Executive Steward, you'll help lead the operation that keeps our award‑winning restaurants, banquet venues, and convention spaces running seamlessly. You'll inspire and develop a large team, ensure the highest standards of sanitation and safety, support exciting large‑scale events, and collaborate with leaders across Food & Beverage, Culinary, and Engineering. If you're a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced hospitality environment and enjoys building efficient, high‑performing teams, we'd love to meet you.

What will you do as an Assistant Executive Steward?

• Lead, coach, and develop stewarding supervisors, lead stewards, and team members, creating a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee daily stewarding operations across restaurants, banquets, and large‑scale events, ensuring the right resources are in place to support every service.
• Maintain the highest standards of sanitation, food safety, OSHA compliance, and health department regulations while promoting safe work practices throughout the department.
• Coordinate dishwashing, pot washing, kitchen sanitation, banquet setup support, and stewarding services for conventions, concerts, and special events.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, labor productivity, and overtime to maximize efficiency while maintaining excellent service levels.
• Manage inventories of china, glassware, silverware, smallwares, and cleaning supplies to ensure operational readiness and minimize waste.
• Partner with Culinary, Banquets, Engineering, Housekeeping, Purchasing, and Food & Beverage leaders to support seamless daily operations and memorable guest experiences.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure stewarding areas remain clean, organized, well‑maintained, and fully operational.
• Assist with budgeting, cost control, equipment maintenance, payroll review, and operational reporting while identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce breakage.
• Step into the Executive Steward's leadership role when needed, ensuring operations continue to run efficiently while maintaining exceptional service and quality standards.

Who We Are

We are Turning Stone Enterprises, a dynamic organization with a diverse range of business operations. Among our prominent offerings is the Turning Stone Resort Casino, which has received the prestigious Best of New York Gaming Resort award for an impressive six consecutive years. Complementing this flagship property, we operate satellite casinos like YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino Hotel, and The Lake House at Sylvan Beach. Beyond gaming and hospitality, our portfolio also includes convenience stores, three 18 hole PGA‑level golf courses, and other unique ventures.

Work Experience

To be successful as the Assistant Executive Steward; you’ll need:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent. College degree or some level of secondary education preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years experience as a Stewarding Supervisor.
• The ability to make decisions in a fast‑paced environment is essential.
• The flexibility to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Mathematical ability; budgets, payroll, etc.
• Written communication skills; standard forms, data entry and documentation.
• The ability to read is essential; budgets, standard forms, performance reviews, schedules and daily paperwork.
• The ability to speak and understand the English language; must continuously communicate with a degree of professionalism and accuracy.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word and Excel and Lotus.
• Knowledge to be able to operate a dish machine and floor cleaners.
• A valid NYS Drivers license.
• The ability to work under extreme temperatures; 0-110 degrees.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 51 - 60 pounds.

What We Value

• Positivity – Team members who are passionate to learn, energetic to hit the ground running and willing to grow in a professional, team‑oriented environment with a focus on guest service.
• Growth Opportunities – We offer a successful journey, including hands‑on training and support to advance your career.
• Empowerment – We believe in our team members. With learning opportunities, career growth potential and recognition of outstanding performance, we encourage our team to take pride in their work.

Benefits

Why choose Turning Stone Enterprises?

• Paid weekly
• Variety of schedules
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Career‑building professional development
• Discounts from dining to fuel to concerts
• Team Member appreciation events
• Quality healthcare and dental benefits
• A robust 401k retirement plan
• Dealer School
• Finance Scholarship Program

Why You Will Appreciate Us

At Turning Stone Enterprises, we prioritize the well‑being and professional growth of our team members by offering an extensive array of benefits. From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to a 401(k) and life insurance, we ensure your health and financial security. Our work‑life balance support includes paid time off, paid holidays, and team member assistance programs. We’re also committed to wellness, with various programs and an upcoming 5,000‑square‑foot onsite medical center. With over 4,500 team members across Central New York, we focus on delivering exceptional experiences for both our guests and staff. Our resources include training programs, complimentary shuttles, and career development initiatives, helping you reach your professional goals. Whether you're starting your career or advancing it, join us for a rewarding journey of growth and success at Turning Stone Enterprises. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!