Banquet Kitchen Lead — Fast-Paced Resort Stewarding

Sandestin Investments LLC.; Sandestin (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resort perks

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, FL, seeks an Assistant Executive Steward for the Banquet Kitchen to lead sanitation, organization, and operations across high-volume banquet venues. You will supervise stewarding, ensure health and safety standards, train staff, and manage inventory while supporting banquet events under the direction of the Executive Steward and Culinary leadership.

Join a busy, resort-scale operation offering growth opportunities, resort perks, and employee

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of stewarding or kitchen operations experience, preferably in a resort, hotel, or high-volume banquet environment.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation standards and food safety practices.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing all stewarding operations for banquet kitchens, including dishwashing, pot washing, and sanitation.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards (local, state, and company guidelines).
• Lead, train, and schedule stewarding team members to support banquet functions and events.
• Maintain proper inventory and organization of banquet equipment, china, glassware, and silverware.
• Coordinate with culinary and banquet teams to ensure timely setup and breakdown of events.
• Monitor chemical usage, cleaning procedures, and safety protocols.
• Support waste management, recycling programs, and sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct routine inspections of banquet kitchens, storage areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Assist in managing labor costs while maintaining service excellence.
• Step in to support operations during high-volume events, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, FL, seeks an Assistant Executive Steward for the Banquet Kitchen to lead sanitation, organization, and operations across high-volume banquet venues. You will supervise stewarding, ensure health and safety standards, train staff, and manage inventory while supporting banquet events under the direction of the Executive Steward and Culinary leadership.

Join a busy, resort-scale operation offering growth opportunities, resort perks, and employee