Executive Steward

Sodexo; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 77,605 - 100,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Executive Steward for the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. You will lead the Stewarding Department, oversee dish room, storage, and non-food item distribution, and partner with the Culinary Leadership Team to ensure exceptional service.

This role focuses on operational excellence, team leadership, and maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards in a dynamic, large-scale venue environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience required.
• Two years of management experience.
• Two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Stewarding Department and guide the team.
• Maintain top-tier cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
• Oversee inventory, storage, and distribution of non-food items.
• Ensure Stewarding and Kitchen equipment is well maintained.
• Support Culinary Leadership and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate across departments to meet service goals.
• Work in a fast-paced environment; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Inventory management

Sanitation & safety

Team supervision

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Executive Steward for the San Diego Convention Center located in San Diego, CA!

About the job

Join a role where you’ll play a vital part in the Culinary Leadership Team, overseeing the nonfood production areas that keep a high performing kitchen operating at its best. You’ll manage the dish room, storage spaces, and utility areas while upholding exceptional standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment care. You’ll also take ownership of the inventory, organization, and distribution of essential banqueting items—including china, silver, glassware, and linen—ensuring the Culinary and Banquet teams are always fully supported. As the leader of the Stewarding Department, you’ll guide a diverse team, maintain efficient workflow throughout the kitchen, and contribute directly to outstanding food preparation and service. In this role, you’ll be a key partner in the overall food and beverage operation and an essential member of the Culinary Leadership Team.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range:

$77605 - $100430

What’s in it for you

• A leadership role that directly impacts guest satisfaction and operational excellence
• The opportunity to work closely with a talented Culinary Leadership Team
• A dynamic, fast paced environment where no two days feel the same
• A chance to shape and develop a high performing Stewarding team
• Exposure to large-scale venue operations and multi-site best practices
• A workplace that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement

What you’ll bring

• Lead the Stewarding Department and ensure smooth, efficient kitchen support operations
• Maintain top tier standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and workplace safety
• Oversee inventory, storage, and distribution of all non-food service items
• Ensure all Stewarding and Kitchen equipment is properly maintained and functioning
• Support Culinary Leadership and contribute to outstanding guest satisfaction
• Collaborate across departments to meet operational needs and service goals
• Work safely in a fast-paced environment that may involve lifting up to 50 pounds
• Maintain schedule flexibility, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Associate degree or equivalent experience
• Management Experience: 2 years
• Related Experience: 2 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.