Executive Steward

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with EMP

Paid time off starting day of hire

Complimentary hotel stays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Naples Beach Club is seeking an Executive Steward to lead the Stewarding Department, ensuring top sanitation, organization, and efficiency across all kitchen areas and banquet services.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef and F&B leadership, manage labor costs, maintain equipment, and uphold Four Seasons standards while guiding a diverse team across multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• Pre-opening experience and stakeholder management is preferred.
• Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience as Steward Manager or equivalent supervisory experience in Food & Beverage.
• Ability to read, write and speak English; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all Stewarding Department staff to meet cultural and core standards.
• Ensure sanitation and organization of kitchens, storage, dining rooms, and equipment.
• Control labor and operating costs through scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
• Oversee maintenance and care of Stewarding machinery and tools.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef and other leaders for supplies and storage of china, silver, and glassware.
• Oversee banquet setup and service in relation to Stewarding functions.
• Assist with cleaning of kitchen and Stewarding areas.
• Provide ongoing training and coaching to staff.

Skills

Pre-opening experience

Interpersonal skills

F&B supervisory experience

English proficiency

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

F&B computer systems

Job description

About Four Seasons

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About the location

A rare gem on Florida's Gulf Coast of Southwest Florida, Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is an exclusive collection of 156 luxurious beachfront private residences and a 222‑room hotel all within a 125‑acre walkable coastal village in the heart of Old Naples. Honoring local heritage and artfully reimagined for modern-day elegance, the resort includes residents‑only facilities and amenities, a luxury spa and state-of-the‑art well‑being/fitness center, exquisite and diverse fine dining outlets, outdoor pursuits to include a tennis center, and an 18‑hole golf course, bowling and movie theater experiences, and an exclusive private club. The first of its kind, the Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, is paradise found.

About the role

The Executive Steward leads, organizes, and oversees the Stewarding Department, ensuring efficient operations and high standards.

What you will do

• Select, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach, and discipline all employees in the Stewarding Department to ensure that established cultural and core standards are met; long-range strategic planning for outlet operation.
• Ensure the organization and sanitation of all kitchens, storage areas, employee dining room, waste receptacle areas, compactor room, carts, tables, and Stewarding Department equipment and machinery through constant monitoring and adherence to a vigorous cleaning schedule.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing decisions, inventory control and cost control measures.
• Ensure proper use and provide regular care, security and maintenance of machinery and equipment used in the Stewarding Department.
• Communicate with employees and managers to ensure operational needs are met as well as attend regular operational meetings to ensure effective coordination and cooperation between departments.
• The ability to work closely with the Executive Chef, Director of Food & Beverage, Banquet Chef, Banquet Manager, and Food & Beverage Outlet Managers to coordinate adequate supply and storage of china, silver, glass and other equipment used in service; oversee Stewarding functions in relation to banquets set‑up and service.
• Assist with cleaning of kitchen and Stewarding Department areas.
• Provide physical maintenance of operating equipment.

What you bring

• Pre-opening experience, project, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills.
• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience as Steward Manager or equivalent Food & Beverage supervisory experience is required.
• Prior knowledge of dish machine, kitchen, and floor cleaning equipment is expected.
• Requires working knowledge of department operations as well as Four Seasons cultural and core standards, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Requires ability to operate computer equipment and other food & beverage computer systems.
• Requires the ability to operate and utilize culinary production equipment and tools.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English. Bi-lingual skills are preferred
• This position requires an applicant with a flexible schedule and the ability to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays.Day and evening shifts.

What we are offering you

• Lucrative salary!
• Market-leading benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K with employer matching all starting at 30 days!
• Time off plans starting on the day of hire!
• An opportunity to be a part of a cohesive team in an inclusive work environment!
• Complimentary and discounted hotel staysaround the world!
• Wellbeing and mental health initiatives and focused company!
• Embracement and promotion of diversity in our workplace!
• Complimentary employee meals and beverages!
• Tuition reimbursement!

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Visa Requirements

US work authorization is required unless the candidate is currently in a managerial position at a Four Seasons location. Current Four Seasons managers may qualify for L-1 visa sponsorship.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal