EXECUTIVE STEWARD

Graton Resort & Casino; Rohnert Park (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Graton Resort & Casino is seeking an Executive Steward responsible for overseeing the cleanliness of all kitchen and food preparation areas, planning and directing the stewarding team, and coordinating inventory control of chemicals, utensils, and supplies.

This role also ensures compliance with health inspections and food safety protocols under the guidance of the Vice President of Culinary Operations, while fostering a positive, productive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing stewarding teams in large kitchens.
• Knowledge of health inspections and food safety protocols.
• Strong leadership and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily stewarding operations and ensure cleaning assignments and staff coordination.
• Maintain inventory of cleaning chemicals, utensils, and supplies.
• Lead daily huddles and communicate updates to team.
• Coach and provide feedback to ensure performance standards.
• Maintain attendance tracking and payroll accuracy.

Job description

Position SummaryThe Executive Steward responsibilities include managing the cleanliness of all kitchen and food preparation areas. This position is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of Team Members in stewarding department. This role is also responsible for inventory control of chemicals, utensils, supplies for dish rooms, etc. Executive Steward also coordinates internal health inspections and manages food safety protocols as instructed by the Vice President of Culinary Operations.

Position SummaryThe Executive Steward responsibilities include managing the cleanliness of all kitchen and food preparation areas. This position is primarily responsible for planning, organizing, controlling and directing the work of Team Members in stewarding department. This role is also responsible for inventory control of chemicals, utensils, supplies for dish rooms, etc. Executive Steward also coordinates internal health inspections and manages food safety protocols as instructed by the Vice President of Culinary Operations.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for redefining hospitality at Graton Resort & Casino while living, supporting, and promoting our values.
• Oversee daily stewarding operations, manage all aspects of the stewarding department, ensuring proper execution of cleaning assignments, team coordination, and internal service efficiency.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas. Supervise and train Team Members by directing, mentoring, and supporting stewarding staff.
• Prepare and distribute assignments to the Kitchen Workers & Kitchen Stewards while reviewing priorities and ensuring work safety and health standards are met.
• Maintain inventory levels of cleaning chemicals, utensils and various other supplies.
• Facilitate communication and team engagement by leading daily huddles, updating communication boards, and ensuring all Team Members are informed of operational updates.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and service standards while fostering a positive and productive work environment. Provide regular feedback, coaching, and corrective action to ensure fair and consistent performance management.
• Maintain accurate records by overseeing attendance tracking, payroll accuracy, and coaching

documentation, as well as all required safety documents.