Executive Steward

CoralTree Hospitality Group; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced Executive Steward to lead the stewarding operation. You will oversee a large team across multiple venues, ensuring top-tier cleanliness, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced resort environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in stewarding and at least 2 years in a leadership role, with strong HACCP/OSHA knowledge and proven staff development. The position offers growth within a premier hospitality group and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of stewarding experience in a high-volume hotel, resort, convention center, or similar setting.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience managing stewarding or kitchen support teams.
• Experience supporting large banquet and convention operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and health regulations.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, OSHA safety requirements, and sanitation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, schedule, and develop a large stewarding team across multiple outlets and venues.
• Maintain kitchen, banquet, and service areas in compliance with health and safety standards.
• Oversee warewashing and ensure all china, glassware, and equipment are ready for daily operations.
• Manage inventories of chemicals, cleaning supplies, smallwares, and equipment.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef, Banquet Chef, and managers to support guest experiences.
• Develop staffing plans for large conventions, weddings, and events.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of waste and recyclables.
• Monitor labor and expenses while maintaining service standards.
• Train staff on sanitation, chemical handling, equipment operation, and safety.
• Maintain preventive maintenance for stewarding equipment and coordinate repairs.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

A spotless kitchen doesn't happen by accident—it happens because someone is leading the charge behind the scenes.

Town and Country Resort is looking for an experienced Executive Steward to oversee the heart of our culinary operation. With multiple restaurants, banquet venues, pools, bars, and one of San Diego's premier convention operations, our stewarding team plays a critical role in every guest experience.

If you're an organized leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, believes cleanliness is non-negotiable, and knows how to build and motivate a high-performing team, we'd love to meet you. Salary range $85,000 to $95,000

Responsibilities

As Executive Steward, you'll lead the stewarding department and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, organization, and safety throughout all food and beverage operations.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, schedule, and develop a large stewarding team operating across multiple outlets and banquet venues.
• Maintain all kitchen, banquet, and food service areas in compliance with local health department regulations, OSHA standards, and company policies.
• Oversee warewashing operations and ensure all china, glassware, flatware, cookware, and equipment are cleaned and available to support daily operations.
• Manage inventories of chemicals, cleaning supplies, smallwares, and stewarding equipment.
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef, Banquet Chef, Restaurant Managers, Engineering, and Food & Beverage leadership to support exceptional guest experiences.
• Develop staffing plans to support large conventions, weddings, special events, and seasonal business demands.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of waste, recycling, grease, and food waste.
• Monitor labor productivity and departmental expenses while maintaining service standards.
• Conduct training on sanitation, chemical handling, equipment operation, and workplace safety.
• Maintain preventive maintenance programs for stewarding equipment and coordinate repairs with Engineering.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture.

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years of stewarding experience in a high-volume hotel, resort, convention center, or similar hospitality environment.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience managing stewarding or kitchen support teams.
• Experience supporting large banquet and convention operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and health department regulations.
• Knowledge of chemical handling, OSHA safety requirements, and sanitation best practices.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, prioritize competing demands, and remain calm under pressure.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules as business demands require.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Push and pull carts, dish racks, and equipment.
• Work in hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Frequently bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions.

Why Town and Country Resort?

Town and Country Resort has been welcoming guests for generations while continually reinventing what a resort experience can be. With award-winning dining, expansive convention facilities, multiple food and beverage outlets, and a culture built around teamwork and hospitality, there's never a dull moment.

Here, your leadership directly impacts thousands of guest experiences every week.

If you take pride in building organized operations, developing great teams, and ensuring every plate, pan, and piece of equipment is ready when needed, we invite you to join us.