Banquet Stewarding Lead — Fast-Paced Resort Ops

Socket.dev; Sandestin (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resort perks

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Socket.dev in Sandestin is seeking an Assistant Executive Steward to lead the banquet kitchen’s stewarding operations, ensuring top cleanliness, organization, and efficiency behind the scenes. This role partners with the Executive Steward and Banquet Chef to deliver flawless events, train and supervise staff, manage inventory, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced, high-volume resort setting.

You’ll thrive on teamwork and adapt to weekends and holidays, while enjoying resort perks and

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of stewarding or kitchen operations experience.
• 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.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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

Leadership

Sanitation knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Job description

Socket.dev in Sandestin is seeking an Assistant Executive Steward to lead the banquet kitchen’s stewarding operations, ensuring top cleanliness, organization, and efficiency behind the scenes. This role partners with the Executive Steward and Banquet Chef to deliver flawless events, train and supervise staff, manage inventory, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced, high-volume resort setting.

You’ll thrive on teamwork and adapt to weekends and holidays, while enjoying resort perks and