Chief Steward

Workstream; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant culinary team at a renowned restaurant group, where you will lead a dedicated stewarding team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role requires a passion for hospitality and a commitment to maintaining high sanitation standards. You will be responsible for supervising dishwashing operations, training new staff, and ensuring a cohesive team atmosphere. With opportunities for career development and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to grow within the culinary field. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact and elevate the dining experience for guests.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Discounted Employee Meals

Paid Sick Leave

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years culinary experience preferred.
• Must obtain valid local/state Food Handler permits.
• Passion for hospitality and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 25-30 dishwashers.
• Ensure training and adherence to company standards.
• Monitor dishwashing operations for efficiency.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

Food Handler Permit

Job description

Wage Scale

$25 - $30 per hour.

Actual offer within the listed range may vary based on work experience and other objective factors. The pay range for this position is subject to change and may be modified in the future, in compliance with applicable laws.

We are thrilled to bring JOEY Restaurants to San Jose, California! With our expansion, comes the opportunity to invite new talent to join our team. We are looking for high-performing, passionate individuals to join a remarkable team of culinary leaders and restaurateurs as we continue the JOEY legacy in our first location in San Jose.

The Chief Steward manages the stewarding team, supervises dishwashing, maintains sanitation standards, manages inventory of cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment, and supports overall kitchen and food and beverage operations. The role is fast-paced and demanding, but you stay ahead by being efficient and anticipating your team’s needs.

Duties

• Lead and supervise a team of 25-30 dishwashers in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Oversee the training of new dishwashing staff, ensuring they understand the company's standards and procedures and provide guidance on best practices for washing, handling, and storing dishware and equipment.
• Assign duties and monitor performance to ensure all tasks are completed on time.
• Address any performance issues or conflicts within the team promptly and professionally.
• Communicate effectively with the front-of-house and kitchen teams regarding dish availability and cleanliness.
• Report any issues with inventory, equipment, or staff performance to upper management.
• Monitor dishwashing operations to reduce bottlenecks and ensure smooth service flow in a high-volume kitchen.
• Inspect safety protocols and maintain a pristine work environment.
• Advocate a safe workplace through complying with company policies, standards, employee relations, and adherence to state laws.
• Foster a cohesive and collaborative team environment through exemplary leadership.
• Exude professionalism and genuine warmth and care towards fellow partners, vendors, business associates, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• 1-3+ years culinary experience (If you have high potential but less experience, we still want to meet you!).
• Must have or be able to obtain valid local and/or state Food Handler permits.
• Possess a passion for hospitality and a proven track record of creating world-class hospitality experiences.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Successful employees at JOEY are genuine, warm, and caring.
• They value honesty and conduct themselves with integrity.
• They are comfortable providing and receiving feedback to achieve personal growth and performance excellence.
• They are natural problem solvers with an insatiable desire to positively impact individual and team execution.
• They are passionate about quality and professionalism.
• They possess exceptional relationship building and communication skills.
• They encourage healthy and supportive competition within their team.
• They exude confidence, humility, and respect.
• They take pride in presenting a professional appearance and demeanor.

Benefits

• Career development, education, and growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, medical reimbursement plan, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for benefit-eligible partners.
• Discounted employee shift meals.
• 10% discount for self and guests on all food and beverages when visiting any JOEY location.
• Paid sick leave.
• Referral bonus program.
• Sales competitions and rewards.

Join our team!

If you're looking for a place to meet your potential, we'd like to meet you. Roll up your sleeves... YOUR journey starts here.

About JOEY Restaurants

The JOEY Restaurant Group exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience. Our handcrafted, locally, and globally inspired menu offerings are created by award-winning chefs and presented by world-class hospitality leaders in modern, warm, and lively environments. JOEY Restaurants has been family-owned and operated since 1992 and has grown into an iconic multi-concept brand throughout North America, with continued growth and expansion planned into 2030.

JOEY Restaurants is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

This job posting highlights essential responsibilities and requirements of the job and is for illustrative purposes only. There may be additional duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.

JOEY Restaurant Group has an internal recruitment department and will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes sent to JOEY, its employees, and databases, will be considered the property of JOEY Restaurant Group. External recruitment agencies must establish a fully executed service agreement with JOEY’s Human Resources department to submit resumes. JOEY will not pay fees to employment agencies who do not have an agreement in place. For contract inquiries please submit your request to [e-mail].

JOEY Restaurants exists to deliver the ultimate dining experience; it starts and ends with our people. We currently operate 50+ locations throughout Canada and the United States and travel the globe to discover bold and addictive flavors, then turn them into signature recipes. Our people are our biggest investment and greatest return. We seek the best and the brightest, drive development, and reward top performers. JOEY is all opportunity, and our people is the way we succeed. They are masters of their craft, committed to creating a memorable and unique experience for each guest. We live by a simple credo: “Genuine Warmth and Care is always on the table.”
The JOEY Restaurant Group is an equal employment opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.