Executive Steward

HM alpha Hotels & Resorts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision (HSA)

Company-paid disability & life

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) with match

Job summary

HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Steward to oversee the Stewarding Department, ensuring sanitation, efficiency, and adherence to budgeted labor costs across kitchen and stewarding areas. You will lead staff, coordinate schedules, and collaborate with culinary leadership to anticipate needs.

The role focuses on strong leadership, adherence to health regs, and driving operational excellence in a bustling hotel environment located in Houston.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in hotel stewarding operations.
• Experience scheduling staff and managing inventory.
• Knowledge of health regulations and SOPs.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stewarding operations and staff scheduling.
• Hire, train, coach, and review staff performance.
• Ensure compliance with Health Department regulations and SOPs.
• Supervise sanitation of kitchen, storerooms, and equipment.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to anticipate equipment and supply needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Sanitation standards

Operations coordination

Budgeting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

The Executive Steward oversees the efficient operation of the Stewarding Department, ensuring high standards of sanitation, optimal labor efficiency, and adherence to budgeted labor costs. This role directly impacts the cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency of all kitchen and stewarding areas.

HOW YOU’LL SHAPE THE EXPERIENCE & FUTURE

• Oversee daily operations of the Stewarding Department, including scheduling all stewards, pot washers, and night cleaners.
• Hire, train, coach, and conduct performance reviews of department staff in accordance with company standards.
• Ensure compliance with Health Department regulations and internal SOPs.
• Supervise the sanitation of kitchen, storerooms, hallways, docks, and equipment.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Director of Catering to anticipate equipment and supply needs.
• Order and manage inventory of cleaning compounds and conduct quarterly inventories of china, glass, linen, and silver.
• Design and implement daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules and schedule pest control visits.
• Monitor trash removal and coordinate all phases of Loss Prevention in stewarding areas.
• Reconcile quarterly cleaning expenses for rebate purposes.
• Other duties as assigned.

KEY STRENGTHS FOR SUCCESS

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of sanitation standards and stewarding operations.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively.
• Attention to detail and commitment to operational efficiency.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in hotel or related stewarding operations.
• Experience managing staff schedules, inventory, and sanitation compliance.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Additional training in hospitality operations, sanitation, or related fields is a plus.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision (HSA available)
• Company-paid disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with match

Position Requirements

Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

Location JW Marriott Houston 261

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Various Shifts

EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

This position is currently accepting applications.