Head Stewarding: Sanitation, Safety & Team Leadership

Chevy Chase Club; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chevy Chase Club is seeking an Executive Steward to lead the Stewarding Department, ensuring daily operation, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards. This hands-on leadership role manages staff, inventories, and back-of-house workflows to support high-quality culinary operations.

Reporting to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, you will oversee trainings, schedules, and performance, while maintaining top sanitation practices and cost-conscious management in a high-volume club

Qualifications

• Experience leading stewarding or housekeeping teams in a high-volume hospitality setting.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation standards and safety procedures.
• Excellent communication and training abilities.
• Ability to manage labor, inventory, and costs effectively.
• Fluent in English; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, train, and develop the Stewarding Team.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and evaluate staff with clear performance expectations.
• Coordinate daily assignments, staffing levels, and schedules to meet operational needs while controlling labor costs.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, safety, and organization across kitchens and back-of-house areas.
• Develop cleaning schedules and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

The Chevy Chase Club is seeking an Executive Steward to lead the Stewarding Department, ensuring daily operation, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards. This hands-on leadership role manages staff, inventories, and back-of-house workflows to support high-quality culinary operations.

Reporting to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, you will oversee trainings, schedules, and performance, while maintaining top sanitation practices and cost-conscious management in a high-volume club